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2023 Most Popular Healthcare Schools in North Dakota

21 Schools Ranked
$46,306 Average Earnings
$23,327 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 help you arm yourself with the information you need to make your decision, Healthcare Degree Search has developed this Most Popular Healthcare Schools in North Dakota ranking. This report analyzed 21 schools in North Dakota to see which ones were the most popular 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

University of North Dakota

Grand Forks, North Dakota
582 Total Awards
$51,496 Average Earnings
$25,771 Avg Student Debt

Our 2023 rankings named University of North Dakota the most popular school in North Dakota for healthcare students working on their degree. This fairly large public school is located in Grand Forks, North Dakota, and it awarded 582 degrees in 2020-2021.

By the time they get their degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $25,771 in student loans. If you borrow this amount, expect your monthly student loan payment to be around $591, assuming you are on a 10-year repayment plan. During the early years of their career, UND graduates make an average of $51,496 annually. Around 84% of those degree recipients were women.

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468 Total Awards
$48,201 Average Earnings
$23,435 Avg Student Debt

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend North Dakota State University - Main Campus. It ranked #2 on our 2023 Most Popular Healthcare Schools in North Dakota list. Fargo, North Dakota is the setting for this fairly large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out degrees to 468 students in 2020-2021.

On average, students take out $23,435 in loans while pursuing their degree.After graduating from North Dakota State University, students go on to jobs where they make an average of $48,201 during the early years of their career. Around 80% of those degree recipients were women.

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#3

University of Mary

Bismarck, North Dakota
367 Total Awards
$55,808 Average Earnings
$28,314 Avg Student Debt

The programs at University of Mary helped the school earn the #3 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular healthcare schools in North Dakota. UMary is a private not-for-profit institution located in Bismarck, North Dakota. The school has a small population, and it awarded 367 degrees in 2020-2021.

Degree recipients from UMary accumulate an average of $28,314 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. During the early years of their career, UMary graduates make an average of $55,808 annually. Of those students who received their degree, 82% were women.

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#4

Rasmussen University - North Dakota

Fargo, North Dakota
201 Total Awards
$41,940 Average Earnings
$30,604 Avg Student Debt

You’ll be in good company if you attend Rasmussen University - North Dakota. The school came in at #4 on this year’s Most Popular Healthcare Schools in North Dakota list. Rasmussen University - North Dakota is located in Fargo, North Dakota and has a very small student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 201 degrees to qualified students.

On average, students take out $30,604 in loans while pursuing their degree. If you borrow this amount, expect your monthly student loan payment to be around $127, assuming you are on a 10-year repayment plan.After graduating from Rasmussen University - North Dakota, students go on to jobs where they make an average of $41,940 during the early years of their career. Of those students who received their degree, 88% were women.

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#5

North Dakota State College of Science

Wahpeton, North Dakota
148 Total Awards
$41,257 Average Earnings
$16,451 Avg Student Debt

A rank of #5 on this year’s list means North Dakota State College of Science is a great place for healthcare students. North Dakota State College of Science is a public institution located in Wahpeton, North Dakota. The school has a small population, and it awarded 148 degrees in 2020-2021.

On average, students take out $16,451 in loans while pursuing their degree.After graduating from North Dakota State College of Science, students go on to jobs where they make an average of $41,257 during the early years of their career. Around 89% of those degree recipients were women.

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#6

Minot State University

Minot, North Dakota
112 Total Awards
$43,575 Average Earnings
$23,762 Avg Student Debt

With a ranking of #6, Minot State University did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for healthcare students working. Located in Minot, North Dakota, the small public school handed out 112 degrees in 2020-2021.

On average, students take out $23,762 in loans while pursuing their degree. During the early years of their career, MSU graduates make an average of $43,575 annually. Of those students who received their degree, 93% were women.

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#7

Bismarck State College

Bismarck, North Dakota
109 Total Awards
$55,404 Average Earnings
$16,840 Avg Student Debt

Bismarck State College ranked #7 on this year’s Most Popular Healthcare Schools in North Dakota list. Bismarck, North Dakota is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The public school handed out degrees to 109 students in 2020-2021.

Degree recipients from BSC accumulate an average of $16,840 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Once they receive their degree, BSC graduates enter the workforce, making an average salary of $55,404 during the early year of their career. Of those students who received their degree, 89% were women.

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#8

Dakota College at Bottineau

Bottineau, North Dakota
91 Total Awards
$45,945 Average Earnings
$15,492 Avg Student Debt

Dakota College at Bottineau landed the #8 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular healthcare programs. Located in Bottineau, North Dakota, the small public school awarded 91 diplomas to qualifed students in 2020-2021.

By the time they get their degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $15,492 in student loans. During the early years of their career, MSU-Bottineau graduates make an average of $45,945 annually. Around 97% of those degree recipients were women.

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#9

Lake Region State College

Devils Lake, North Dakota
89 Total Awards
$42,054 Average Earnings
$16,764 Avg Student Debt

Lake Region State College landed the #9 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular healthcare programs. Located in Devils Lake, North Dakota, the small public school awarded 89 diplomas to qualifed students in 2020-2021.

On average, students take out $16,764 in loans while pursuing their degree.After graduating from Lake Region State College, students go on to jobs where they make an average of $42,054 during the early years of their career. Around 94% of those degree recipients were women.

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#10

Williston State College

Williston, North Dakota
61 Total Awards
$25,122 Average Earnings
$16,894 Avg Student Debt

With a ranking of #10, Williston State College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for healthcare students working. Williston State College is a very small public school situated in Williston, North Dakota. It awarded 61 degrees in 2020-2021.

On average, students take out $16,894 in loans while pursuing their degree.After graduating from Williston State College, students go on to jobs where they make an average of $25,122 during the early years of their career. Of those students who received their degree, 95% were women.

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#11

University of Jamestown

Jamestown, North Dakota
54 Total Awards
$49,749 Average Earnings
$25,886 Avg Student Debt

University of Jamestown did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for healthcare students. It came in at #11 on the list. University of Jamestown is a small private not-for-profit school located in Jamestown, North Dakota that handed out 54 degrees in 2020-2021.

Degree recipients from UJ accumulate an average of $25,886 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Once they receive their degree, UJ graduates enter the workforce, making an average salary of $49,749 during the early year of their career. Of those students who received their degree, 70% were women.

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#12

Dickinson State University

Dickinson, North Dakota
53 Total Awards
$43,771 Average Earnings
$25,653 Avg Student Debt

With a ranking of #12, Dickinson State University did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for healthcare students working. Located in Dickinson, North Dakota, the small public school awarded 53 diplomas to qualifed students in 2020-2021.

By the time they get their degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $25,653 in student loans. Once they receive their degree, DSU graduates enter the workforce, making an average salary of $43,771 during the early year of their career. Of those students who received their degree, 87% were women.

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#13

Mayville State University

Mayville, North Dakota
43 Total Awards
$39,678 Average Earnings
$28,896 Avg Student Debt

With a ranking of #13, Mayville State University did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for healthcare students working. Located in Mayville, North Dakota, the small public school awarded 43 diplomas to qualifed students in 2020-2021.

By the time they get their degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $28,896 in student loans. Once they receive their degree, Mayville State University graduates enter the workforce, making an average salary of $39,678 during the early year of their career. Around 86% of those degree recipients were women.

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#14

Turtle Mountain Community College

Belcourt, North Dakota
40 Total Awards

Turtle Mountain Community College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for healthcare students. It came in at #14 on the list. TMCC is located in Belcourt, North Dakota and has a very small student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 40 degrees to qualified students.

Around 88% of those degree recipients were women.

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#15

Valley City State University

Valley City, North Dakota
21 Total Awards
$39,881 Average Earnings
$22,578 Avg Student Debt

Valley City State University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for healthcare students. It came in at #15 on the list. Valley City State University is a small public school situated in Valley City, North Dakota. It awarded 21 degrees in 2020-2021.

On average, students take out $22,578 in loans while pursuing their degree.After graduating from Valley City State University, students go on to jobs where they make an average of $39,881 during the early years of their career. Of those students who received their degree, 67% were women.

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19 Total Awards
$25,174 Average Earnings
$13,661 Avg Student Debt

With a ranking of #16, The Salon Professional Academy - Fargo did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for healthcare students working. Fargo, North Dakota is the setting for this very small institution of higher learning. The private for-profit school handed out degrees to 19 students in 2020-2021.

By the time they get their degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $13,661 in student loans.After graduating from TSPA - Fargo, students go on to jobs where they make an average of $25,174 during the early years of their career. Around 89% of those degree recipients were women.

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6 Total Awards
$22,042 Average Earnings
$14,255 Avg Student Debt

Josef’s School of Hair, Skin & Body-Fargo ranked #17 on this year’s Most Popular Healthcare Schools in North Dakota list. Josef’s School of Hair, Skin & Body is a very small private for-profit school situated in Fargo, North Dakota. It awarded 6 degrees in 2020-2021.

By the time they get their degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $14,255 in student loans. During the early years of their career, Josef’s School of Hair, Skin & Body graduates make an average of $22,042 annually. Around 100% of those degree recipients were women.

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#18

Nueta Hidatsa Sahnish College

New Town, North Dakota
3 Total Awards

With a ranking of #18, Nueta Hidatsa Sahnish College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for healthcare students working. NHSC is located in New Town, North Dakota and has a very small student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 3 degrees to qualified students.

Of those students who received their degree, 100% were women.

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#18

Sitting Bull College

Fort Yates, North Dakota
3 Total Awards

With a ranking of #18, Sitting Bull College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for healthcare students working. Located in Fort Yates, North Dakota, the very small public school awarded 3 diplomas to qualifed students in 2020-2021.

Of those students who received their degree, 100% were women.

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$22,042 Average Earnings
$14,255 Avg Student Debt

Josef’s School of Hair, Skin & Body, Grand Forks did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for healthcare students. It came in at #20 on the list.

On average, students take out $14,255 in loans while pursuing their degree. Once they receive their degree, Josef’s School of Hair, Skin & Body graduates enter the workforce, making an average salary of $22,042 during the early year of their career.

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#20

Cankdeska Cikana Community College

Fort Totten, North Dakota

Cankdeska Cikana Community College ranked #20 on this year’s Most Popular Healthcare Schools in North Dakota list.

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Notes and References

Footnotes

*These averages are for the top 21 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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