Bismarck State College
Bismarck, North Dakota. 2,839 undergraduates.
Graduates' median debt ($11,000) equals 19% of former students' median earnings ten years after starting ($57,900). That is a light load relative to pay.
What families actually pay
Average yearly net price for first-time, full-time students who received federal aid, by family income. Net price is the cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships. Source: College Scorecard.
Do students finish, and what do they earn?
| Measure | This college | Similar colleges nationally |
|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 44% | 38% |
| Return for second year | 77% | 64% |
| Median earnings, 6 years after starting | $53,220 | $40,416 |
| Median earnings, 10 years after starting | $57,900 | $45,146 |
| Median debt at graduation | $11,000 | $12,000 |
Graduation rate within 150% of normal time; retention is the share of first-year students who return. Earnings are medians for former students who received federal aid, working and not enrolled. National comparison is the median for colleges of the same type (mostly associate degrees).
Programs and what graduates earn
59 programs reported| Program | Graduates / yr | Median earnings, 1 yr | Median earnings, 5 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | 51 | $113,408 | $117,244 | $12,408 |
| Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management | 12 | — | — | — |
| Finance and Financial Management Services | 2 | — | — | — |
Program-level medians for graduates who received federal aid. A dash means the Department of Education suppressed the figure to protect privacy, usually because the program is small. At four-year colleges, certificate graduates often earned a bachelor's at the same time, so their earnings can reflect the degree. Source: College Scorecard, field of study data.
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Quick answers
- How much does Bismarck State College cost per year?
- The average net price at Bismarck State College, what students pay after grants and scholarships, is $9,531 per year. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
- How much do Bismarck State College graduates earn?
- Former Bismarck State College students earn a median of $57,900 a year ten years after starting college. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
- What is the graduation rate at Bismarck State College?
- 44% of Bismarck State College students graduate within 150% of normal time. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
- How much student debt do Bismarck State College graduates have?
- The median federal student debt at graduation from Bismarck State College is $11,000. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
