University of North Dakota
Grand Forks, North Dakota · Public · 9,981 undergraduates
Of 57 programs with reported earnings, 56 leave graduates out-earning a typical North Dakota high-school graduate (about $36,976/yr) and 1 fall short. Another 186 programs did not have enough data to judge.
What families actually pay
| Family income | Net price per year |
|---|---|
| Under $30k | $13,126 |
| $30k to $48k | $12,251 |
| $48k to $75k | $15,206 |
| $75k to $110k | $18,981 |
| $110k and up | $20,730 |
| All families (average) | $18,551 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air Transportation | Bachelor's Degree | $104,472 | +$67,496 | clears the bar | $21,500 | 0.3 yrs |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Bachelor's Degree | $79,624 | +$42,648 | clears the bar | $24,639 | 0.6 yrs |
| Psychology, General | Bachelor's Degree | $55,333 | +$18,357 | clears the bar | $20,620 | 1.1 yrs |
| Special Education and Teaching | Master's Degree | $59,392 | +$22,416 | clears the bar | $24,040 | 1.1 yrs |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | Bachelor's Degree | $71,538 | +$34,562 | clears the bar | $22,378 | 0.6 yrs |
| Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $75,339 | +$38,363 | clears the bar | $11,201 | 0.3 yrs |
| Law | First Professional Degree | $90,309 | +$53,333 | clears the bar | $61,500 | 1.2 yrs |
| Mechanical Engineering | Bachelor's Degree | $89,704 | +$52,728 | clears the bar | $22,500 | 0.4 yrs |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Master's Degree | $244,209 | +$207,233 | clears the bar | $51,250 | 0.2 yrs |
| Biology, General | Bachelor's Degree | $50,191 | +$13,215 | clears the bar | $20,526 | 1.6 yrs |
| Medicine | First Professional Degree | $116,665 | +$79,689 | clears the bar | $161,183 | 2 yrs |
| Social Work | Bachelor's Degree | $56,001 | +$19,025 | clears the bar | $22,250 | 1.2 yrs |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | Bachelor's Degree | $45,955 | +$8,979 | clears the bar | $26,467 | 2.9 yrs |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Bachelor's Degree | $68,932 | +$31,956 | clears the bar | $20,748 | 0.6 yrs |
| Marketing | Bachelor's Degree | $64,912 | +$27,936 | clears the bar | $23,166 | 0.8 yrs |
Showing the 15 largest programs by graduates. See all 57 on the full profile.
Access and outcomes: 17% of students receive Pell grants · 60% 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.