North Dakota State College of Science
Wahpeton, ND · Public · offers Associate's degrees
—Acceptance rate
$11,261Average net price / year
55%Graduation rate
$50,513Median earnings 10 yrs after entry
$12,000Median debt at graduation
1,909Undergraduates
Cost
- In-state tuition & fees
- $5,974
- Out-of-state tuition
- $6,973
- Total cost of attendance
- $17,265
- Room & board
- $8,096
- Books & supplies
- $1,000
- Average net price
- $11,261
Net price by family income
- $0–30k
- $7,803
- $30–48k
- $7,297
- $48–75k
- $9,678
- $75–110k
- $12,078
- $110k+
- $14,772
Admissions
- Acceptance rate
- —
Outcomes
- Graduation rate
- 55%
- First-year retention
- 79%
- Median earnings (6 yrs)
- $48,800
- Median earnings (10 yrs)
- $50,513
- Median debt (graduates)
- $12,000
- 3-year loan default rate
- 0.0%
- Students with Pell grants
- 16%
- Students with federal loans
- 30%
Programs: what graduates earn
17 of 52 programs have published earnings or debt data. Earnings are median salaries of graduates one year after completing the program (or the latest available year).
Undergraduate certificate
| Program | Graduates | Earnings | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Precision Metal Working | 21 | $55,739 | — |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | 10 | $52,137 | — |
Associate's degree
| Program | Graduates | Earnings | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agricultural Mechanization | 37 | $62,531 | $12,500 |
| Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians | 6 | $59,489 | $12,546 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | 33 | $59,229 | $18,773 |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | 95 | $56,659 | $11,554 |
| Precision Metal Working | 21 | $51,647 | $11,123 |
| Environmental Control Technologies/Technicians | 15 | $50,780 | — |
| Agricultural Business and Management | 44 | $48,646 | $11,000 |
| Dental Support Services and Allied Professions | 31 | $48,565 | $11,500 |
| Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technologies/Technicians | — | $45,253 | $11,000 |
| Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | 22 | $41,956 | $16,090 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | 30 | $31,594 | $10,000 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | 83 | $31,521 | $10,921 |
| Architectural Engineering Technologies/Technicians | 6 | $48,797 | — |
| Culinary Arts and Related Services | 6 | $39,940 | — |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | 17 | $36,795 | — |
Students
- Undergraduates
- 1,909
- Part-time
- 14%
- Women / men
- 38% / 62%
- White
- 81%
- Hispanic
- 4%
- Black
- 7%
- Asian
- 1%
- International
- 1%
Faculty & school
- Student–faculty ratio
- 12:1
- Avg faculty salary
- $67,824 / year
- Full-time faculty
- 88%
- Accreditor
- Higher Learning Commission
- Website
- ndscs.edu
- Also known as
- NDSCS
Most popular fields
- Agriculture – 12% of degrees
- Computer & Information Sciences – 1% of degrees
- Personal & Culinary Services – 1% of degrees
- Engineering Technologies – 7% of degrees
- Liberal Arts & General Studies – 12% of degrees
- Homeland Security, Law Enforcement & Firefighting – 0% of degrees
Frequently asked questions
How much does North Dakota State College of Science cost?
The average net price after grants is $11,261 per year; in-state tuition and fees are $5,974 and the full cost of attendance is $17,265.
How much do North Dakota State College of Science graduates earn?
Students who enrolled earn a median of $50,513 ten years later. See the program table above for salaries by major.
What is the graduation rate?
55% of first-time, full-time students graduate within 150% of normal time.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release.