Bismarck State College
Bismarck, North Dakota · Public · 2,839 undergraduates
All 14 programs with reported earnings leave graduates out-earning a typical North Dakota high-school graduate (about $36,976/yr). Another 49 programs did not have enough data to judge.
What families actually pay
| Family income | Net price per year |
|---|---|
| Under $30k | $6,140 |
| $30k to $48k | $5,828 |
| $48k to $75k | $8,524 |
| $75k to $110k | $12,160 |
| $110k and up | $13,979 |
| All families (average) | $10,270 |
Net price is the yearly cost after grants and scholarships, by family income (College Scorecard). Credit: TuitionTracker.
Program earnings vs a high-school graduate
| Program | Credential | Median earnings | vs HS grad | Verdict | Median debt | Payback |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | Associate's Degree | $51,767 | +$14,791 | clears the bar | $10,887 | 0.7 yrs |
| Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technologies/Technicians | Associate's Degree | $115,316 | +$78,340 | clears the bar | $11,892 | 0.2 yrs |
| Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians | Associate's Degree | $121,039 | +$84,063 | clears the bar | $12,000 | 0.1 yrs |
| Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $65,425 | +$28,449 | clears the bar | $10,500 | 0.4 yrs |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Bachelor's Degree | $122,948 | +$85,972 | clears the bar | $15,250 | 0.2 yrs |
| Agricultural Business and Management | Associate's Degree | $58,392 | +$21,416 | clears the bar | $12,000 | 0.6 yrs |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Associate's Degree | $66,683 | +$29,707 | clears the bar | $20,479 | 0.7 yrs |
| Electrical and Power Transmission Installers | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $68,875 | +$31,899 | clears the bar | $5,500 | 0.2 yrs |
| Electromechanical Technologies/Technicians | Associate's Degree | $118,853 | +$81,877 | clears the bar | $12,000 | 0.1 yrs |
| Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technologies/Technicians | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $94,634 | +$57,658 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $62,014 | +$25,038 | clears the bar | $5,775 | 0.2 yrs |
| Business/Commerce, General | Associate's Degree | $44,242 | +$7,266 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Design and Applied Arts | Associate's Degree | $37,776 | +$800 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Electrical and Power Transmission Installers | Associate's Degree | $101,828 | +$64,852 | clears the bar | $7,153 | 0.1 yrs |
Access and outcomes: 15% of students receive Pell grants · 47% complete their program.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (release 2026-06-10). Earnings are median earnings of graduates measured up to four years after completing, compared to the state high-school-graduate earnings threshold. Figures describe past graduates and are never a promise. Method: methodology. Something look wrong? Report it.