Educational Administration and Supervision at Rasmussen University-North Dakota

Rasmussen's Educational Administration program comes with a premium price tag that's hard to justify given the outcomes. While the $35,697 in debt sits below the national average, it's still close to a full year's salary—and earnings actually decline slightly by year four rather than grow. With only two schools offering this degree in North Dakota, this program ranks in the middle of the pack statewide, but that's a limited comparison given the minimal competition.

The real concern is what happens after graduation. Starting at $37,480 puts graduates exactly at the national median, which sounds acceptable until you realize earnings drop to $36,299 four years out. For a field that typically requires additional credentials or experience to advance into leadership roles, this early plateau suggests graduates may be stuck in entry-level positions. Nearly half the student body receives Pell grants, meaning many families are borrowing significant amounts for outcomes that barely keep pace with what they started with.

For parents considering this investment, the math is straightforward: you're paying nearly a year's salary in debt for earnings that don't grow. Unless your child has specific connections in North Dakota education or a clear path to administrative certification, there are likely better routes into school leadership—whether that's starting as a teacher and earning a master's later, or finding programs with stronger earning trajectories.