by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. We've also included details on how DSU ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in nursing.
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The bachelor's program at DSU was ranked #1,356 on College Factual's Best Schools for nursing list. It is also ranked #11 in North Dakota.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Dickinson State University handed out 19 bachelor's degrees in nursing. This is a decrease of 10% over the previous year when 21 degrees were handed out.
Nursing majors who earn their bachelor's degree from DSU go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $62,558 a year. This is less than $62,880, which is the national median of all nursing majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
While getting their bachelor's degree at DSU, nursing students borrow a median amount of $31,000 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $27,000 for all nursing majors across the country.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the nursing majors at Dickinson State University.
In the 2020-2021 academic year, 19 students earned a bachelor's degree in nursing from DSU. About 84% of these graduates were women and the other 16% were men.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 74% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Dickinson State University with a bachelor's in nursing.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 14 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 1 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Practical Nursing & Nursing Assistants | 29 |
| Health Sciences & Services | 5 |
