Dickinson State University
Dickinson, North Dakota. 1,090 undergraduates. Admits 37% of applicants.
Graduates' median debt ($15,125) equals 27% of former students' median earnings ten years after starting ($55,221).
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 | 40% | 54% |
| Return for second year | 67% | 76% |
| Median earnings, 6 years after starting | $49,014 | $49,318 |
| Median earnings, 10 years after starting | $55,221 | $58,912 |
| Median debt at graduation | $15,125 | $21,609 |
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 bachelor's degrees).
Programs and what graduates earn
45 programs reported| Program | Graduates / yr | Median earnings, 1 yr | Median earnings, 5 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | 14 | — | $67,763 | $13,000 |
| Agricultural Business and Management | 7 | — | — | — |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | 20 | — | — | $12,000 |
| Business Operations Support and Assistant Services | 5 | — | — | — |
| Program | Graduates / yr | Median earnings, 1 yr | Median earnings, 5 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | 10 | $53,985 | — | — |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | 5 | — | — | — |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | 13 | — | — | — |
| Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operations | 12 | — | — | — |
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.
Getting in
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Quick answers
- How much does Dickinson State University cost per year?
- The average net price at Dickinson State University, what students pay after grants and scholarships, is $14,076 per year. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
- How much do Dickinson State University graduates earn?
- Former Dickinson State University students earn a median of $55,221 a year ten years after starting college. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
- What is the graduation rate at Dickinson State University?
- 40% of Dickinson State University students graduate within 150% of normal time. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
- How much student debt do Dickinson State University graduates have?
- The median federal student debt at graduation from Dickinson State University is $15,125. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
