Dakota College at Bottineau
Bottineau, North Dakota · Public · 399 undergraduates
All 3 programs with reported earnings leave graduates out-earning a typical North Dakota high-school graduate (about $36,976/yr). Another 41 programs did not have enough data to judge.
What families actually pay
| Family income | Net price per year |
|---|---|
| Under $30k | $7,225 |
| $30k to $48k | $6,229 |
| $48k to $75k | $8,476 |
| $75k to $110k | $11,796 |
| $110k and up | $16,037 |
| All families (average) | $10,039 |
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 | $47,735 | +$10,759 | clears the bar | $9,840 | 0.9 yrs |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Associate's Degree | $72,593 | +$35,617 | clears the bar | $18,442 | 0.5 yrs |
| Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $65,960 | +$28,984 | clears the bar | $10,500 | 0.4 yrs |
Access and outcomes: 13% of students receive Pell grants · 48% 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.