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Bismarck State College

Bismarck, North Dakota · public · mainly awards associate degrees · 2,839 students · WeldingMachining & CNCHVACElectricianElectrical LinemanDiesel MechanicsAutomotive TechnologyAviation MaintenancePractical Nursing (LPN/LVN)EMT & ParamedicRadiologic TechnologyCarpentry

Avg net price / yr
$10,270
cheaper than 38% of comparable schools
Completion rate
52.5%
Median debt at completion
$11,533
Median earnings (10 yrs after entry)
$54,277
earns ~$5,285 per $1k of yearly net price

About

Bismarck State College is a public community college in Bismarck, ND, serving about 2,839 students with associate degrees and certificates. It offers training in trades like electrical work, HVAC, and vehicle repair alongside other academic programs.

What to know

The average annual net price after aid is reported at $10,270. Only 52.5% of students complete a program, which includes those who transfer out of the college. Median student debt at completion is $11,533, while median earnings ten years after entry are $54,277.

Net price is 3% above the North Dakota median ($9,971) for schools offering these programs. Reported median earnings are 42% above the national median ($38,354) for comparable schools.

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Programs & what graduates earn

ProgramCredentialMedian earnings 2 yrs after completion
Electrical and Power Transmission Installersassociate degree$53,358
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professionsassociate degree$49,937
Electrical and Power Transmission Installersundergraduate certificate$48,600
Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Techniciansundergraduate certificate$36,848
Carpentersundergraduate certificatenot reported
Carpentersassociate degreenot reported
Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR)undergraduate certificatenot reported
Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR)associate degreenot reported
Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Techniciansassociate degreenot reported
Precision Metal Workingundergraduate certificatenot reported
Precision Metal Workingassociate degreenot reported
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professionsundergraduate certificatenot reported
Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistantsundergraduate certificatenot reported
Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistantsassociate degreenot reported
Show all 47 other programs at this school
ProgramCredentialMedian earnings (2 yr after completion)
Nuclear Engineering Technology/Technicianassociate degree$119,805
Industrial Production Technologies/Techniciansassociate degree$83,669
Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technologies/Techniciansassociate degree$76,773
Electromechanical Technologies/Techniciansassociate degree$74,576
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursingassociate degree$55,964
Agricultural Business and Managementassociate degree$48,823
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunicationsassociate degree$46,087
Business/Commerce, Generalassociate degree$33,687
Business Operations Support and Assistant Servicesassociate degree$31,670
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanitiesassociate degree$28,500
Human Services, Generalassociate degree$26,625
Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communicationassociate degreenot reported
Audiovisual Communications Technologies/Techniciansundergraduate certificatenot reported
Audiovisual Communications Technologies/Techniciansassociate degreenot reported
Information Science/Studiesassociate degreenot reported
Computer Software and Media Applicationsundergraduate certificatenot reported
Computer Software and Media Applicationsassociate degreenot reported
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunicationsundergraduate certificatenot reported
Computer/Information Technology Administration and Managementundergraduate certificatenot reported
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areasundergraduate certificatenot reported
Engineering Technologies/Technicians, Generalassociate degreenot reported
Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technologies/Techniciansundergraduate certificatenot reported
Electromechanical Technologies/Techniciansundergraduate certificatenot reported
Environmental Control Technologies/Techniciansundergraduate certificatenot reported
Environmental Control Technologies/Techniciansassociate degreenot reported
Industrial Production Technologies/Techniciansundergraduate certificatenot reported
Mining and Petroleum Technologies/Techniciansundergraduate certificatenot reported
Mining and Petroleum Technologies/Techniciansassociate degreenot reported
Engineering-Related Technologies/Techniciansundergraduate certificatenot reported
Engineering-Related Technologies/Techniciansassociate degreenot reported
Nuclear Engineering Technology/Technicianundergraduate certificatenot reported
Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguisticsundergraduate certificatenot reported
Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguisticsassociate degreenot reported
Legal Support Servicesassociate degreenot reported
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanitiesundergraduate certificatenot reported
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Otherassociate degreenot reported
Criminal Justice and Correctionsassociate degreenot reported
Human Services, Generalundergraduate certificatenot reported
Heavy/Industrial Equipment Maintenance Technologies/Techniciansundergraduate certificatenot reported
Heavy/Industrial Equipment Maintenance Technologies/Techniciansassociate degreenot reported
Design and Applied Artsundergraduate certificatenot reported
Design and Applied Artsassociate degreenot reported
Health and Medical Administrative Servicesassociate degreenot reported
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professionsassociate degreenot reported
Business Operations Support and Assistant Servicesundergraduate certificatenot reported
Insuranceundergraduate certificatenot reported
Insuranceassociate degreenot reported

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Questions students ask

What programs are offered and at what credential levels?
The school offers associate degrees and undergraduate certificates in fields like Electrical and Power Transmission Installers, Allied Health professions, Vehicle Maintenance, Carpenters, and HVAC maintenance. It lists 53 additional programs beyond these specific trades.
How much do graduates of the Electrical and Power Transmission Installer program earn?
The median earnings for Electrical and Power Transmission Installers two years after completion are reported at $53,358 for the associate degree and $48,600 for the undergraduate certificate.
How many students finish their programs?
The completion rate for the school is reported at 52.5%. This figure includes students who finish the program and those who transfer to other institutions.
How large is the student body?
The school enrolls approximately 2,839 students.
Is Bismarck State College public or private?
It is a public school.

Other options in North Dakota

SchoolCityNet price / yrCompletionEarnings (10 yr)
North Dakota State College of ScienceWahpeton$11,26145.4%$50,513
Williston State CollegeWilliston$5,93240.8%$44,017
Turtle Mountain CollegeBelcourt$3,42854%$32,079
United Tribes Technical CollegeBismarck$3,56928.5%$25,292
Data: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (most recent release, pulled July 2026), school ID 200022. Figures are federally reported medians and may lag current prices. "Not reported" means the federal dataset suppresses or lacks the value — often due to small cohort sizes. How we compute comparisons. This site is independent and not affiliated with any government agency or school.