Nursing at Bismarck State College
What traits are you looking for in a school for Nursing, you may want to check out the program at Bismarck State College. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Bismarck State College is located in Bismarck, ND.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 43 nursing degrees were granted at Bismarck State College.
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Online Class Availability at Bismarck State College
Online coursework is an option at Bismarck State College. Among 4,206 students, 1,467 (35%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 1,166 (28%) took at least some classes online.
Nursing Rankings at Bismarck State College
These rankings give you a sense of how Bismarck State College’s Nursing program to other colleges that offer this major.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | North Dakota | #1 of 13 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | North Dakota | #8 of 13 |
| Best Value | The Plains States (Region) | #49 of 197 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | The Plains States (Region) | #149 of 207 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #829 of 1,878 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #1462 of 1,918 |
Earnings for Nursing Graduates from Bismarck State College
Students who complete Bismarck State College’s Nursing program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $54,207 |
| 2 years | $55,964 |
| 3 years | $57,868 |
| 4 years | $57,299 |
| 5 years | $67,782 |
How does this compare to the school overall? At the four-year mark, Nursing graduates from Bismarck State College take home a median $57,299, compared with $66,130 for all Bismarck State College graduates — about 13% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for Nursing graduates from Bismarck State College stands at $25,382.
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the diversity of Nursing graduates at Bismarck State College, by degree type.
Program-wide, Nursing graduates at Bismarck State College are 98% women (42) and 2% men (1).
Nursing Associate’s Program at Bismarck State College
Among the 43 associate’s nursing degrees awarded at Bismarck State College, 98% were women (42) and 2% were men (1).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Nursing associate’s degree recipients at Bismarck State College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 36 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 3 |
| Asian | 1 |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 2 |
Minority students account for 16% of Nursing associate’s degree recipients at Bismarck State College, lower than the national average of 44%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
More Specific Nursing Concentrations at Bismarck State College
This Nursing program at Bismarck State College offers more specialized concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Registered Nursing | 43 |
Best-Paid Careers for Nursing Graduates
Graduates of the Nursing program at Bismarck State College pursue many career paths. Here are the best-paid careers for Nursing majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Nurse Practitioners | $147,651 |
| Advanced Practice Psychiatric Nurses | $143,854 |
| Medical and Health Services Managers | $129,557 |
| Registered Nurses | $105,741 |
| Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary | $69,718 |
| Nurse Anesthetists | $66,747 |
| Critical Care Nurses | $65,103 |
| Acute Care Nurses | $56,247 |
| Clinical Nurse Specialists | $52,889 |
| Nurse Midwives | $36,174 |
References
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
More about our data sources and methodologies.