Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants

Undergraduate certificate · Dakota College at Bottineau · Bottineau, ND

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$60,969Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$65,960Median earnings 4 years after
—Median earnings 5 years after
$10,500Median federal debt
41Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the undergraduate certificate program in Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants at Dakota College at Bottineau earn a median of $60,969 one year after completing the program. Nationally, undergraduate certificate graduates in this field earn a median of $56,073 four years after graduating (middle half: $37,200–$76,301). Median debt is $10,500, about 17% of first-year earnings – a manageable level by common guidelines.

Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants (Undergraduate certificate) at other North Dakota schools

CollegeEarnings (1 yr)Median debt
Bismarck State College
Bismarck
$61,629$10,500
Rasmussen University-North Dakota
Fargo
$45,271$14,167

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Frequently asked questions

How much do Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants graduates from Dakota College at Bottineau make?

The median salary is $60,969 one year after graduation.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $10,500.

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.