Median Earnings (1yr)
$44,841
64th percentile (40th in ND)
Est. Median Debt
$26,041
Est. from ND median (3 programs)
Sample Size
18
Limited data

Earnings Distribution

How Dickinson State University graduates compare to all programs nationally

Dickinson State University graduates earn $45k, placing them in the 64th percentile of all teacher education and professional development, specific subject areas bachelors programs nationally.

Earnings Over Time

How earnings evolve from 1 year to 4 years after graduation

Earnings trajectories vary significantly. Some programs show strong early returns that plateau; others start lower but accelerate. Consider where you want to be at year 4, not just year 1.

Compare to Similar Programs in North Dakota

Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas bachelors's programs at peer institutions in North Dakota (12 total in state)

SchoolEarnings (1yr)Earnings (4yr)Median Debt*Debt/Earnings
Dickinson State University$44,841$48,309$26,041*
Valley City State University$49,582$47,585$26,041*0.53
Mayville State University$47,650$48,533*
North Dakota State University-Main Campus$46,970$48,240$25,485*0.54
Minot State University$44,973$47,512$28,324*0.63
University of Mary$43,299$27,399*0.63
National Median$43,082$26,221*0.61
* Estimated from similar programs

Other Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas Programs in North Dakota

Compare tuition, earnings, and debt across North Dakota schools

SchoolIn-State TuitionEarnings (1yr)Debt
Valley City State University
Valley City
$8,514$49,582$26,041
Mayville State University
Mayville
$7,935$47,650
North Dakota State University-Main Campus
Fargo
$10,857$46,970$25,485
Minot State University
Minot
$8,634$44,973$28,324
University of Mary
Bismarck
$21,468$43,299$27,399

About This Data

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (October 2025 release)

Population: Graduates who received federal financial aid (Title IV grants or loans). At Dickinson State University, approximately 22% of students receive Pell grants. Students who did not receive federal aid are not included in these figures.

Earnings: Median earnings from IRS W-2 data for graduates who are employed and not enrolled in further education, measured 1 year after completion. Earnings are pre-tax and include wages, salaries, and self-employment income.

Debt: Median cumulative federal loan debt at graduation. Does not include private loans or Parent PLUS loans borrowed on behalf of students.

Sample Size: Based on 18 graduates with reported earnings and 18 graduates with debt data. Small samples may not be representative.