North Dakota State College of Science
Wahpeton, North Dakota · Public, 2-year
At a glance
Average net price
$11,261
In-state, after aid
6-year graduation rate
54.7%
Admission rate
Not available
Undergrad size
1,909
In-state tuition
$5,974
Out-of-state tuition
$6,973
Cost of attendance
$17,265
Median earnings (10y)
$50,513
Admissions
- SAT average
- Not available
- ACT midpoint
- Not available
- Retention
- Not available
- Locale
- Town
Programs breakdown
11 program areas reported · Heavily focused on trades & services (52% of credentials).
- STEM12%
- Health20%
- Business3%
- Humanities & arts13%
- Trades & services52%
- Health professions20.4%~390 students/yr · HealthCompare schools
- Construction trades15.6%~297 students/yr · Trades & servicesCompare schools
- Mechanic & repair14.3%~273 students/yr · Trades & servicesCompare schools
- Liberal arts12.8%~245 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- Agriculture10.8%~207 students/yr · Trades & servicesCompare schools
- Engineering tech9.2%~176 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- ~155 students/yr · Trades & servicesCompare schools
- Business3.3%~62 students/yr · BusinessCompare schools
- Computer science2.5%~48 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- ~28 students/yr · Trades & servicesCompare schools
- Transportation1.5%~28 students/yr · Trades & servicesCompare schools
Share of all degrees and certificates awarded in each broad CIP-2 program area (U.S. Department of Education, latest reporting year). Estimated students/yr = share × undergrad size.
Specific majors offered
29 specific majors with reported completions. Earnings shown are median annual earnings 1 year after graduation; debt is median student-loan debt at graduation.
| Major | Credential | Grads | Median earnings | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities. | Associate's | 165 | $27,840 | $11,000 |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians. | Associate's | 161 | $51,767 | $11,835 |
| Agricultural Business and Management. | Associate's | 78 | $30,193 | $11,956 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | Associate's | 68 | — | $30,098 |
| Dental Support Services and Allied Professions. | Associate's | 60 | $42,835 | $15,320 |
| Agricultural Mechanization. | Associate's | 59 | $49,958 | $12,553 |
| Precision Metal Working. | Associate's | 51 | $47,110 | $11,246 |
| Electrical and Power Transmission Installers. | Associate's | 49 | — | — |
| Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants. | Associate's | 49 | $36,541 | $24,385 |
| Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technologies/Technicians. | Associate's | 48 | $43,277 | $11,000 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | Associate's | 45 | $35,995 | $14,762 |
| Precision Metal Working. | Undergraduate certificate | 42 | — | — |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services. | Associate's | 38 | $33,909 | — |
| Plumbing and Related Water Supply Services. | Undergraduate certificate | 28 | — | — |
| Environmental Control Technologies/Technicians. | Associate's | 25 | — | — |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions. | Associate's | 23 | — | — |
| Civil Engineering Technologies/Technicians. | Associate's | 18 | — | — |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General. | Associate's | 17 | — | — |
| Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians. | Associate's | 16 | $54,398 | $18,609 |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians. | Undergraduate certificate | 16 | — | — |
| Culinary Arts and Related Services. | Associate's | 15 | — | — |
| Construction Engineering Technology/Technician. | Associate's | 15 | — | — |
| Building/Construction Finishing, Management, and Inspection. | Associate's | 15 | — | — |
| Architectural Engineering Technologies/Technicians. | Associate's | 12 | — | — |
| Air Transportation. | Undergraduate certificate | 11 | — | — |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services. | Undergraduate certificate | 11 | — | — |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services. | Associate's | 7 | — | — |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General. | Undergraduate certificate | 5 | — | — |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions. | Undergraduate certificate | 5 | — | — |
Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard Field of Study. Earnings cover graduates who received federal financial aid and are working / not enrolled. Cells marked "—" are not reported or were suppressed for privacy.
About North Dakota State College of Science
North Dakota State College of Science is a mid-sized institution located in Wahpeton, North Dakota, primarily awarding the associate degree. It enrolls roughly 1,909 undergraduate students in a town setting. The most popular fields of study include Health professions, Construction trades, Mechanic & repair.
Cost & tuition
The average net price at North Dakota State College of Science — what a typical student actually pays after grants and scholarships — is $11,261 per year, which is moderately priced compared to other U.S. institutions. Sticker tuition runs $5,974 for in-state students and $6,973 for out-of-state students before aid. Total cost of attendance, including housing, books, and living expenses, comes to about $17,265 annually.
Graduation & earnings outcomes
The 6-year graduation rate is 54.7%, a above-average completion outcome. Ten years after enrolling, the median graduate earns $50,513 per year according to U.S. Department of Education earnings tracking.
Programs & majors
North Dakota State College of Science confers degrees and certificates across 11 broad program areas, with the largest concentrations of completions in Health professions, Construction trades, Mechanic & repair. Grouped into wider academic categories, the mix is led by trades & services (52% of credentials), health (20% of credentials), humanities & arts (13% of credentials), which gives a quick read on the school's overall academic profile. Use the programs breakdown below to see every reported area, an estimated number of students per program per year, and links to compare other U.S. colleges in the same field.
Admissions
Admission rate data is not reported for this institution, which is typical for open-admission community and trade schools.
Location & campus
Set in Wahpeton, North Dakota (town), North Dakota State College of Science draws students from across North Dakota and beyond. Prospective students often weigh proximity, cost of living, and local industry demand when choosing between schools in this area.
Frequently asked questions about North Dakota State College of Science
Q.How much does North Dakota State College of Science cost?
The average net price at North Dakota State College of Science is $11,261 per year after grants and scholarships, with total cost of attendance around $17,265.
Q.What is the graduation rate at North Dakota State College of Science?
North Dakota State College of Science has a 6-year graduation rate of 54.7% according to the latest U.S. Department of Education data.
Q.How much do North Dakota State College of Science graduates earn?
Ten years after enrolling, the median North Dakota State College of Science graduate earns $50,513 per year.
Q.What is tuition at North Dakota State College of Science?
Published tuition is $5,974 in-state and $6,973 out-of-state. Most students pay less than the sticker price after financial aid.
Q.Where is North Dakota State College of Science located?
North Dakota State College of Science is located in Wahpeton, North Dakota (ZIP 58076).
Data on this page comes from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard and IPEDS, the federal sources colleges are required to report to. Net price, graduation rate, and earnings figures reflect the latest available federal release. Always verify current tuition and program availability directly with North Dakota State College of Science at their official website.