Is University of North Dakota worth it?
University of North Dakota is a public, four-year institution in Grand Forks, North Dakota (small city). It awarded 3,431 degrees and certificates in 2024, most often in aeronautics science and technology, registered nursing and social work.
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Median earnings 1 year after
$53,393
Median earnings 4 years after
$69,563
Median earnings 10 years after
$63,552
Average net price
$18,551
Completion rate
60%
Completions (2024)
3,431
Years to pay back
1.1 years
Students (undergrad)
9,981
Median earnings after completing, by program
| Program | Credential | Median earnings, 1yr | Median earnings, 4yr | Graduates counted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Bachelor's | $73,097 | $79,624 | 172 |
| Special Education and Teaching | Master's | $53,957 | $59,392 | 170 |
| Social Work | Master's | $61,532 | $72,577 | 117 |
| Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions | Undergraduate certificate | $65,073 | $75,339 | 116 |
| Mechanical Engineering | Bachelor's | $73,603 | $89,704 | 115 |
| Law | First professional | $61,451 | $90,309 | 104 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | Bachelor's | $42,057 | $45,955 | 100 |
| Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions | Master's | $66,840 | $71,797 | 98 |
| Marketing | Bachelor's | $48,843 | $64,912 | 96 |
| Air Transportation | Bachelor's | $46,193 | $104,472 | 84 |
| Communication and Media Studies | Bachelor's | $34,963 | $56,065 | 80 |
| Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions | Doctoral | $74,721 | $80,900 | 79 |
| Social Work | Bachelor's | $49,695 | $56,001 | 78 |
| Psychology, General | Bachelor's | $33,487 | $55,333 | 76 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Bachelor's | $53,776 | $68,932 | 66 |
Source: College Scorecard, June 2026 release, and IPEDS. Earnings cover federally aided students only, so they do not cover every graduate.
Awards conferred, by program
| Program | Award level | Awards |
|---|---|---|
| Aeronautics/Aviation/Aerospace Science and Technology, General | Bachelor's | 290 |
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse | Master's | 130 |
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse | Bachelor's | 122 |
| Psychology, General | Bachelor's | 108 |
| General Studies | Bachelor's | 97 |
| Special Education and Teaching, General | Master's | 81 |
| Law | Doctoral professional practice | 81 |
| Mechanical Engineering | Bachelor's | 78 |
| Medicine | Doctoral professional practice | 74 |
| Social Work | Bachelor's | 70 |
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Sources: federal figures for University of North Dakota. Federal figures from College Scorecard and IPEDS. Occupation pay from Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS for North Dakota. Counts under 10 are not published.
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