Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing at Rasmussen University-North Dakota

This Rasmussen nursing program delivers solid earnings with exceptionally manageable debt, making it a financially sound choice for your child. With first-year earnings of $74,861 and debt of just $39,232, graduates face a debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.52—well below the problematic 1.0 threshold that signals financial stress. Most impressively, this program ranks in the 5th percentile nationally for debt, meaning 95% of nursing programs saddle students with more debt.

The earnings picture is reassuring both locally and nationally. While the program performs at the national median for nursing earnings, it ranks in the 60th percentile among North Dakota nursing programs, outperforming the state median of $72,810. Among the state's eight nursing programs, Rasmussen ranks second in earnings, trailing only Mayville State by about $2,600 annually. The 10% earnings growth from year one to year four suggests steady career progression.

The financial math works strongly in your child's favor here. The combination of competitive regional earnings and remarkably low debt creates an attractive return on investment. With 46% of students receiving Pell grants, the program serves many middle and lower-income families successfully. This represents a practical path to a stable healthcare career without the crushing debt burden that plagues many college graduates.