Valley City State University
Valley City, North Dakota · Public · 958 undergraduates
All 8 programs with reported earnings leave graduates out-earning a typical North Dakota high-school graduate (about $36,976/yr). Another 39 programs did not have enough data to judge.
What families actually pay
| Family income | Net price per year |
|---|---|
| Under $30k | $7,879 |
| $30k to $48k | $7,787 |
| $48k to $75k | $10,841 |
| $75k to $110k | $12,538 |
| $110k and up | $14,570 |
| All families (average) | $11,890 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | Bachelor's Degree | $48,841 | +$11,865 | clears the bar | $15,000 | 1.3 yrs |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $44,886 | +$7,910 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | Master's Degree | $61,050 | +$24,074 | clears the bar | $14,297 | 0.6 yrs |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | Bachelor's Degree | $52,500 | +$15,524 | clears the bar | $20,250 | 1.3 yrs |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Bachelor's Degree | $58,067 | +$21,091 | clears the bar | $25,250 | 1.2 yrs |
| Wildlife and Wildlands Science and Management | Bachelor's Degree | $69,799 | +$32,823 | clears the bar | $24,250 | 0.7 yrs |
| Leisure and Recreational Activities | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $45,018 | +$8,042 | clears the bar | $23,158 | 2.9 yrs |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | Post-baccalaureate Certificate | $56,536 | +$19,560 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
Access and outcomes: 17% of students receive Pell grants · 53% 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.