Is Valley City State University worth it?
Valley City State University is a public, four-year institution in Valley City, North Dakota (small town). It awarded 455 degrees and certificates in 2024, most often in elementary education and teaching, general studies and technology teacher education education.
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Median earnings 1 year after
$45,069
Median earnings 4 years after
$52,034
Median earnings 10 years after
$52,725
Average net price
$11,890
Completion rate
53%
Completions (2024)
455
Years to pay back
under 1 year
Students (undergrad)
958
Median earnings after completing, by program
| Program | Credential | Median earnings, 1yr | Median earnings, 4yr | Graduates counted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | Bachelor's | $44,179 | $48,841 | 124 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | Bachelor's | $49,582 | $52,500 | 71 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | Master's | $53,674 | $61,050 | 41 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Bachelor's | $47,799 | $58,067 | 34 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | Undergraduate certificate | $44,886 | N/A | 25 |
| Leisure and Recreational Activities | Undergraduate certificate | $45,018 | N/A | 20 |
| Wildlife and Wildlands Science and Management | Bachelor's | $44,253 | $69,799 | 17 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | Post-baccalaureate certificate | $56,536 | N/A | 16 |
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research | Bachelor's | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Communication and Media Studies | Bachelor's | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Communication and Media Studies | Graduate certificate | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | Undergraduate certificate | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | Bachelor's | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Computer Software and Media Applications | Undergraduate certificate | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | Undergraduate certificate | N/A | N/A | N/A |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Elementary Education and Teaching | Bachelor's | 92 |
| General Studies | Certificate 12 weeks to 1 yr | 78 |
| Reading Teacher Education | Certificate under 12 weeks | 35 |
| Technology Teacher Education/Industrial Arts Teacher Education | Master's | 34 |
| Wildlife, Fish and Wildlands Science and Management | Bachelor's | 21 |
| Business Administration and Management, General | Bachelor's | 20 |
| Health/Medical Preparatory Programs, Other | Bachelor's | 15 |
| Physical Education Teaching and Coaching | Bachelor's | 10 |
| General Studies | Bachelor's | 10 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness, General | Certificate 12 weeks to 1 yr | 9 |
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Sources: federal figures for Valley City State University. 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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