Median Debt
$14,000
5% below national median

Compare to Similar Programs in North Dakota

Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants certificate's programs at peer institutions in North Dakota (5 total in state)

SchoolEarnings (1yr)Earnings (4yr)Median DebtDebt/Earnings
Lake Region State College$14,000
Bismarck State College$61,629$18,2970.30
Dakota College at Bottineau$60,969$17,6480.29
Rasmussen University-North Dakota$45,271$46,881$21,2740.47
National Median$44,134$14,8030.34

Other Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants Programs in North Dakota

Compare tuition, earnings, and debt across North Dakota schools

SchoolIn-State TuitionEarnings (1yr)Debt
Bismarck State College
Bismarck
$5,195$61,629$18,297
Dakota College at Bottineau
Bottineau
$5,347$60,969$17,648
Rasmussen University-North Dakota
Fargo
$12,715$45,271$21,274

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 Lake Region State College, approximately 11% 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.