2023 Best Nursing Schools in North Dakota
Finding the Best Nursing School for You
Nursing is the most popular major in North Dakota with 976 degrees and certificates handed out in 2020-2021.
There are lots of options to pick from today when trying to decide which healthcare program is right for you. You can choose a traditional brick and mortar school, or with the growth of online education, you can attend a school half-way across the country without even leaving your house. Also there are many trade schools that offer short-term programs that open up more career options.
To help you arm yourself with the information you need to make your decision, Healthcare Degree Search has developed this Best Nursing Schools in North Dakota ranking. This report analyzed 12 schools in North Dakota to see which ones offered the best programs for healthcare students.
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2023 Best Nursing Schools in North Dakota
The colleges and universities below are the best for nursing majors pursuing a .
Top 10 Best Nursing Schools
Our 2023 rankings named Mayville State University the best school in North Dakota for nursing students. Located in the remote area of Mayville, Mayville State University is a public school with a small student population.
After completing their degree, nursing graduates from Mayville State University carry an average student debtload of $32,615.
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A rank of #2 on this year’s list means University of North Dakota is a great place for nursing students. UND is a large public school located in the city of Grand Forks.
The average amount in student loans that nursing majors at UND take out is $27,000.
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A rank of #3 on this year’s list means North Dakota State University - Main Campus is a great place for nursing students. Located in the midsize city of Fargo, North Dakota State University is a public school with a fairly large student population.
The average amount in student loans that nursing majors at North Dakota State University take out is $30,036.
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The excellent programs at Rasmussen University - North Dakota helped the school earn the #4 place on this year’s ranking of the best nursing schools in North Dakota. Rasmussen University - North Dakota is a small private for-profit school located in the medium-sized city of Fargo.
On average, nursing graduates from Rasmussen University - North Dakota take out $35,539 in student loans while working on their degree. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $161.
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The excellent programs at University of Mary helped the school earn the #5 place on this year’s ranking of the best nursing schools in North Dakota. Located in the rural area of Bismarck, UMary is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.
After completing their degree, nursing graduates from UMary carry an average student debtload of $31,000.
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North Dakota State College of Science landed the #6 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best nursing programs. Located in the distant town of Wahpeton, North Dakota State College of Science is a public school with a small student population.
The average amount in student loans that nursing majors at North Dakota State College of Science take out is $27,445.
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Minot State University landed the #7 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best nursing programs. MSU is a small public school located in the town of Minot.
While working on their degree, nursing majors at MSU accumulate an average of around $26,500 in student debt.
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Dickinson State University came in at #8 in this year’s edition of the Best Nursing Schools in North Dakota ranking. Located in the remote town of Dickinson, DSU is a public college with a small student population.
The average amount in student loans that nursing majors at DSU take out is $35,461.
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University of Jamestown came in at #9 in this year’s edition of the Best Nursing Schools in North Dakota ranking. Located in the town of Jamestown, UJ is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.
While working on their degree, nursing majors at UJ accumulate an average of around $27,000 in student debt.
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Bismarck State College ranked #10 on this year’s Best Nursing Schools in North Dakota list. BSC is a small public school located in the city of Bismarck.
After completing their degree, nursing graduates from BSC carry an average student debtload of $27,152.
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| State | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Minnesota | 14,890 |
| Iowa | 2,966 |
| Missouri | 6,840 |
| Nebraska | 1,908 |
| Kansas | 2,633 |
| South Dakota | 1,022 |
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Rankings in Majors Related to Nursing
One of 30 majors within the healthcare area of study, nursing has other similar majors worth exploring.
Nursing Concentrations
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Registered Nursing | 266,651 |
| Family Practice Nurse/Nursing | 16,104 |
| Nursing Administration | 9,838 |
| Nursing Practice | 7,992 |
| Other Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | 5,092 |
| Nursing Science | 4,600 |
| Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse/Nursing | 2,287 |
| Adult Health Nurse/Nursing | 2,021 |
| Nurse Anesthetist | 1,936 |
| Public Health/Community Nurse/Nursing | 1,883 |
| Critical Care Nursing | 773 |
| Geriatric Nurse/Nursing | 563 |
| School Nursing | 553 |
| Nurse Midwife/Nursing Midwifery | 509 |
| Clinical Nurse Leader | 444 |
| Clinical Nurse Specialist | 419 |
| Perioperative/Operating Room and Surgical Nurse/Nursing | 331 |
| Maternal/Child Health and Neonatal Nurse/Nursing | 181 |
| Occupational and Environmental Health Nursing | 57 |
| Emergency Room/Trauma Nursing | 53 |
| Palliative Care Nursing | 14 |
| Forensic Nursing | 14 |
Most Popular Related Majors
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Health & Medical Administrative Services | 89,359 |
| Allied Health & Medical Assisting Services | 84,492 |
| Practical Nursing & Nursing Assistants | 84,274 |
| Allied Health Professions | 82,308 |
| Public Health | 40,596 |
Notes and References
*These averages are for the top 12 schools only.
- Read more about our ranking methodology.
- The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) serves as the core of the rest of our data about colleges.
- Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).
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