Legal Support Services at Rasmussen University-North Dakota

Rasmussen's paralegal program in North Dakota delivers precisely middle-of-the-road results, ranking at the 50th percentile nationally with first-year earnings of $34,421. The debt load of $27,876 translates to a 0.81 debt-to-earnings ratio—not alarming, but requiring roughly 10 months of gross income to repay, which is meaningful for an associate's degree. Within North Dakota specifically, this program performs slightly better, landing in the 60th percentile among the state's three legal support programs, though that advantage amounts to hitting the state median exactly.

The modest 8% earnings growth over four years—from $34,421 to $37,112—suggests this career path offers stability rather than dramatic upward mobility. For context, graduates carry above-average debt for this field (67th percentile nationally when lower is better), while earning exactly average salaries. The program serves a substantial Pell-eligible population (46%), making that debt-to-earnings balance particularly relevant for families without financial cushion.

This program makes sense if your child wants straightforward entry into paralegal work in North Dakota and values the flexibility Rasmussen offers. However, since the outcomes mirror what you'd find at half the legal support programs nationally, investigate whether North Dakota's other two options—or community colleges in neighboring states—might deliver similar credentials with less borrowing. The earnings ceiling appears relatively fixed, so minimizing debt matters more here than chasing prestige.