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2023 Most Popular Healthcare Associate Degree Schools in North Dakota

11 Schools Ranked
$5,533 Avg Tuition & Fees*
$20,213 Avg Student Debt

There are so many healthcare programs in today's world that it can tough to figure out which one is the right one for you. With more and more schools offering online options, you could even register for a great program on the other side of the country. On top of that, there are a considerable number of trade schools and bootcamps that offer fast-track entry to many fields.

To assist you in seeing some of the education options that are available to you, Healthcare Degree Search has created its Most Popular Healthcare Associate Degree Schools in North Dakota ranking. This report analyzed 11 schools in North Dakota to see which ones were the most popular associate degree programs for healthcare students. To create this ranking we looked at how many students graduated from each school on the list.

Learn more about these popular schools below:

#1

North Dakota State College of Science

Wahpeton, North Dakota
132 Total Awards
$5,646 Average Tuition & Fees
$16,451 Avg Student Debt

Our 2023 rankings named North Dakota State College of Science the most popular school in North Dakota for healthcare students working on their associate degree. Wahpeton, North Dakota is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The public school handed out associate degrees to 132 students in 2020-2021.

In-state students pay an average of $5,646 in tuition and fees if they attend North Dakota State College of Science full time. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $6,606. On average, associate degree students take out $16,451 in loans while pursuing their degree. Around 89% of those degree recipients were women.

One thing to take note of is that North Dakota State College of Science does offer online classes in some areas. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 32% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.

Full North Dakota State College of Science Report

#2

Rasmussen University - North Dakota

Fargo, North Dakota
126 Total Awards
$11,847 Average Tuition & Fees
$27,566 Avg Student Debt

The excellent associate degree programs at Rasmussen University - North Dakota helped the school earn the #2 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular healthcare schools in North Dakota. This very small private for-profit school is located in Fargo, North Dakota, and it awarded 126 associate degrees in 2020-2021.

The average tuition and fees at Rasmussen University - North Dakota is $11,847. In-state students do not receive a discount, however you may be able to reduce your price if you receive financial aid. On average, associate degree students take out $27,566 in loans while pursuing their degree. Around 87% of those degree recipients were women.

Rasmussen University - North Dakota does offer online classes for certain degree levels. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 100% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.

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#3

Bismarck State College

Bismarck, North Dakota
57 Total Awards
$4,926 Average Tuition & Fees
$17,120 Avg Student Debt

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Bismarck State College. It ranked #3 on our 2023 Most Popular Healthcare Associate Degree Schools in North Dakota list. BSC is located in Bismarck, North Dakota and has a small student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 57 associate degrees to qualified students.

In-state students pay an average of $4,926 in tuition and fees if they attend BSC full time. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $6,930. Associate Degree recipients from BSC accumulate an average of $17,120 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Around 88% of those degree recipients were women.

Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at BSC. In 2019-2020 about 66% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.

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#4

Dakota College at Bottineau

Bottineau, North Dakota
47 Total Awards
$5,173 Average Tuition & Fees
$13,087 Avg Student Debt

Out of the 11 schools in North Dakota that were part of this year’s ranking, Dakota College at Bottineau landed the # 4 spot on the list. MSU-Bottineau is located in Bottineau, North Dakota and has a small student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 47 associate degrees to qualified students.

In-state students pay an average of $5,173 in tuition and fees if they attend MSU-Bottineau full time. Out-of-state students pay an average of $7,351. By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $13,087 in student loans. Around 96% of those degree recipients were women.

MSU-Bottineau does offer online classes for certain degree levels. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 81% took at least some of their classes online.

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#4

Lake Region State College

Devils Lake, North Dakota
47 Total Awards
$5,000 Average Tuition & Fees
$16,732 Avg Student Debt

A rank of #4 on this year’s list means Lake Region State College is a great place for healthcare students working on their associate degree. Lake Region State College is located in Devils Lake, North Dakota and has a small student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 47 associate degrees to qualified students.

If you don’t receive financial aid, you can expect a bill for $5,000 to cover tuition and fees at Lake Region State College. The school does not offer an in-state discount. Associate Degree recipients from Lake Region State College accumulate an average of $16,732 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Around 96% of those degree recipients were women.

Some students may be able to take online classes at Lake Region State College. In fact, around 65% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.

Full Lake Region State College Report

#6

Williston State College

Williston, North Dakota
29 Total Awards
$5,981 Average Tuition & Fees
$15,725 Avg Student Debt

Williston State College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for healthcare students to get an associate degree. It came in at #6 on the list. Williston State College is a very small public school situated in Williston, North Dakota. It awarded 29 associate degrees in 2020-2021.

Williston State College does not offer a discount to in-state students, so the average tuition and fees for all undergraduates is $5,981. This amount may be reduced if you receive financial aid. By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $15,725 in student loans. Of those students who received their degree, 97% were women.

If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since Williston State College does offer online classes for certain majors. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 67% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.

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#6

Dickinson State University

Dickinson, North Dakota
29 Total Awards
$8,122 Average Tuition & Fees
$19,554 Avg Student Debt

Dickinson State University landed the #6 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular associate degree healthcare programs. DSU is a small public school situated in Dickinson, North Dakota. It awarded 29 associate degrees in 2020-2021.

Full-time students from North Dakota pay an average of $8,122 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend DSU. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $9,942. On average, associate degree students take out $19,554 in loans while pursuing their degree. Around 97% of those degree recipients were women.

Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at DSU. In fact, around 51% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.

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#8

Turtle Mountain Community College

Belcourt, North Dakota
14 Total Awards
$2,338 Average Tuition & Fees

With a ranking of #8, Turtle Mountain Community College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for healthcare students working on their associate degree. TMCC is a private not-for-profit institution located in Belcourt, North Dakota. The school has a very small population, and it awarded 14 associate degrees in 2020-2021.

The average tuition and fees at TMCC is $2,338. In-state students do not receive a discount, however you may be able to reduce your price if you receive financial aid. Around 71% of those degree recipients were women.

Since TMCC is primarily an online school, it is an excellent choice for undergraduate students who need more flexibility than what is offered at some other schools.

Full Turtle Mountain Community College Report

#9

Sitting Bull College

Fort Yates, North Dakota
3 Total Awards
$4,010 Average Tuition & Fees

Sitting Bull College came in at #9 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Healthcare Associate Degree Schools in North Dakota ranking. Sitting Bull College is a very small public school located in Fort Yates, North Dakota that handed out 3 associate degrees in 2020-2021.

If you don’t receive financial aid, you can expect a bill for $4,010 to cover tuition and fees at Sitting Bull College. The school does not offer an in-state discount. Of those students who received their degree, 100% were women.

You may have the opportunity to take online classes at Sitting Bull College. During the 2019-2020 year, about 31% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.

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#9

Nueta Hidatsa Sahnish College

New Town, North Dakota
3 Total Awards
$3,870 Average Tuition & Fees

Nueta Hidatsa Sahnish College landed the #9 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular associate degree healthcare programs. This very small public school is located in New Town, North Dakota, and it awarded 3 associate degrees in 2020-2021.

If you want to attend NHSC, expect to pay an average of $3,870 in tuition and fees. Of course, this could be reduced if you receive financial aid. Of those students who received their degree, 100% were women.

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#11

Cankdeska Cikana Community College

Fort Totten, North Dakota
$3,950 Average Tuition & Fees

Cankdeska Cikana Community College came in at #11 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Healthcare Associate Degree Schools in North Dakota ranking.

If you want to attend CCCC, expect to pay an average of $3,950 in tuition and fees. Of course, this could be reduced if you receive financial aid.

CCCC is one of the schools on our list that is primarily online. Each undergraduate student at the school took at least one class online.

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Notes and References

Footnotes

*These averages are for the top 11 schools only.

References

  • 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 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).
  • Information about the national average student loan default rate is from the U.S. Department of Education and refers to data about the 2016 borrower cohort tracking period for which the cohort default rate (CDR) was 10.1%.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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