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North Dakota State College of Science

Wahpeton, North Dakota · public · mainly awards associate degrees · 1,909 students · WeldingMachining & CNCHVACElectricianElectrical LinemanPlumbingDiesel MechanicsAutomotive TechnologyAviation MaintenanceDental AssistingMedical AssistingPractical Nursing (LPN/LVN)EMT & ParamedicRadiologic TechnologyCulinary Arts

Avg net price / yr
$11,261
cheaper than 32% of comparable schools
Completion rate
45.4%
Median debt at completion
$12,000
Median earnings (10 yrs after entry)
$50,513
earns ~$4,485.7 per $1k of yearly net price

About

North Dakota State College of Science is a public institution in Wahpeton, ND that mainly awards associate degrees. It serves 1,909 students with a focus on hands-on trade training and allied health fields. Data is drawn from the official U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.

What to know

The average annual net price after aid is $11,261, while the median student debt at completion is $12,000. Typical earnings 10 years after entry are $50,513, though specific program earnings two years after completion vary significantly. The school reports a completion rate of 45.4%, which includes transfer-outs for public community colleges.

Net price is 13% above the North Dakota median ($9,971) for schools offering these programs. Reported median earnings are 32% above the national median ($38,354) for comparable schools.

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Programs & what graduates earn

ProgramCredentialMedian earnings 2 yrs after completion
Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Techniciansassociate degree$45,383
Dental Support Services and Allied Professionsassociate degree$43,426
Precision Metal Workingassociate degree$41,565
Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistantsassociate degree$40,821
Allied Health and Medical Assisting Servicesassociate degree$33,993
Culinary Arts and Related Servicesassociate degree$29,250
Culinary Arts and Related Servicesundergraduate certificatenot reported
Electrical and Power Transmission Installersassociate degreenot reported
Plumbing and Related Water Supply Servicesundergraduate certificatenot reported
Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR)associate degreenot reported
Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Techniciansundergraduate certificatenot reported
Precision Metal Workingundergraduate certificatenot reported
Dental Support Services and Allied Professionsundergraduate certificatenot reported
Allied Health and Medical Assisting Servicesundergraduate certificatenot reported
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professionsundergraduate certificatenot reported
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professionsassociate degreenot reported
Show all 36 other programs at this school
ProgramCredentialMedian earnings (2 yr after completion)
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursingassociate degree$58,673
Agricultural Mechanizationassociate degree$49,102
Environmental Control Technologies/Techniciansassociate degree$46,087
Architectural Engineering Technologies/Techniciansassociate degree$45,808
Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technologies/Techniciansassociate degree$39,489
Agricultural Business and Managementassociate degree$34,704
Business Administration, Management and Operationsassociate degree$33,726
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanitiesassociate degree$17,628
Animal Sciencesassociate degreenot reported
Plant Sciencesassociate degreenot reported
Computer and Information Sciences, Generalundergraduate certificatenot reported
Computer and Information Sciences, Generalassociate degreenot reported
Computer Programmingundergraduate certificatenot reported
Computer Programmingassociate degreenot reported
Computer Software and Media Applicationsundergraduate certificatenot reported
Computer Software and Media Applicationsassociate degreenot reported
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunicationsassociate degreenot reported
Computer/Information Technology Administration and Managementundergraduate certificatenot reported
Civil Engineering Technologies/Techniciansassociate degreenot reported
Electromechanical Technologies/Techniciansundergraduate certificatenot reported
Environmental Control Technologies/Techniciansundergraduate certificatenot reported
Industrial Production Technologies/Techniciansundergraduate certificatenot reported
Industrial Production Technologies/Techniciansassociate degreenot reported
Construction Engineering Technology/Technicianassociate degreenot reported
Building/Construction Finishing, Management, and Inspectionassociate degreenot reported
Air Transportationundergraduate certificatenot reported
Health and Medical Administrative Servicesundergraduate certificatenot reported
Health and Medical Administrative Servicesassociate degreenot reported
Business Administration, Management and Operationsundergraduate certificatenot reported
Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operationsundergraduate certificatenot reported
Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operationsassociate degreenot reported
Finance and Financial Management Servicesundergraduate certificatenot reported
Finance and Financial Management Servicesassociate degreenot reported
Hospitality Administration/Managementassociate degreenot reported
General Sales, Merchandising and Related Marketing Operationsundergraduate certificatenot reported
General Sales, Merchandising and Related Marketing Operationsassociate degreenot reported

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Questions students ask

What programs are offered and at what credential level?
The school offers associate degrees in Vehicle Maintenance and Repair, Dental Support Services, Precision Metal Working, Practical Nursing, Allied Health, and Electrical Installation, plus an undergraduate certificate in Culinary Arts and 44 other programs.
How much do graduates of a specific program typically earn?
Two years after completion, Vehicle Maintenance graduates earn a median of $45,383, Dental Support Services graduates earn $43,426, Precision Metal Working graduates earn $41,565, Practical Nursing graduates earn $40,821, Allied Health graduates earn $33,993, and Culinary Arts graduates earn $29,250.
How many students finish the program?
The reported completion rate is 45.4%. For public community colleges like this one, that figure often undercounts students who transfer to four-year institutions.
Is the school public or private?
North Dakota State College of Science is a public school.
How does typical student debt compare to the yearly cost?
The median student debt at completion is $12,000, while the average annual net price after aid is $11,261. This means the total debt is slightly higher than the cost of one year of attendance.

Other options in North Dakota

SchoolCityNet price / yrCompletionEarnings (10 yr)
Bismarck State CollegeBismarck$10,27052.5%$54,277
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 200305. 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.