Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas at Dickinson State University
Bachelor's Degree
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)
| School | Earnings (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 |
Other Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas Programs in North Dakota
Compare tuition, earnings, and debt across North Dakota schools
| School | In-State Tuition | Earnings (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.