Registered Nurse Programs in North Dakota: 13 Colleges and Schools
13 North Dakota schools reported registered nurse completions to NCES IPEDS for 2024, graduating 909 students: 10 public, 2 private nonprofit, 1 private for-profit, grouped below by city.
NCES IPEDS 2024 completions · North Dakota · CIP 51.3801
13 schools in North Dakota graduated 909 RNs in 2024, out of 2,125 schools nationally. By type: 10 public, 2 private nonprofit, 1 private for-profit. Credentials offered: bachelor's (8), associate (6), doctorate (2), master's (2), certificate (1).
The largest program is University of North Dakota in Grand Forks with 254 graduates. The full list is grouped by city so you can find one near you.
Who runs the 13 North Dakota schools
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Largest programs in North Dakota
| # | School | City | 2024 graduates |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | University of North Dakota | Grand Forks | 254 |
| 2 | North Dakota State University-Main Campus | Fargo | 178 |
| 3 | Rasmussen University-North Dakota | Fargo | 101 |
| 4 | University of Mary | Bismarck | 88 |
| 5 | Minot State University | Minot | 70 |
NCES IPEDS 2024 completions
All programs in North Dakota by city
| School | Type | Credentials | 2024 graduates | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bismarck · 2 schools | ||||
| University of Mary | Private nonprofit | bachelor's, certificate, doctorate | 88 | Website ↗ |
| Bismarck State College | Public | associate | 43 | Website ↗ |
| Fargo · 2 schools | ||||
| North Dakota State University-Main Campus | Public | bachelor's | 178 | Website ↗ |
| Rasmussen University-North Dakota | Private for-profit | associate, bachelor's | 101 | Website ↗ |
| Bottineau · 1 school | ||||
| Dakota College at Bottineau | Public | associate | 26 | Website ↗ |
| Devils Lake · 1 school | ||||
| Lake Region State College | Public | associate | 37 | Website ↗ |
| Dickinson · 1 school | ||||
| Dickinson State University | Public | bachelor's | 16 | Website ↗ |
| Grand Forks · 1 school | ||||
| University of North Dakota | Public | bachelor's, master's, doctorate | 254 | Website ↗ |
| Jamestown · 1 school | ||||
| University of Jamestown | Private nonprofit | bachelor's | 17 | Website ↗ |
| Mayville · 1 school | ||||
| Mayville State University | Public | bachelor's, master's | 28 | Website ↗ |
| Minot · 1 school | ||||
| Minot State University | Public | bachelor's | 70 | Website ↗ |
| Wahpeton · 1 school | ||||
| North Dakota State College of Science | Public | associate | 25 | Website ↗ |
| Williston · 1 school | ||||
| Williston State College | Public | associate | 26 | Website ↗ |
NCES IPEDS 2024 completions · 13 schools · type is institution control · a listing is not a statement of accreditation or state approval
Nearby states
| State | Schools | 2024 graduates | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Dakota | 13 | 909 | this page |
| Minnesota | 49 | 16,327 | Programs in Minnesota → |
| Montana | 14 | 802 | Programs in Montana → |
| South Dakota | 11 | 786 | Programs in South Dakota → |
NCES IPEDS 2024 completions · bordering states
Questions about RN programs in North Dakota
- How many RN programs are in North Dakota?
- 13 colleges and schools reported registered nurse completions to NCES IPEDS for 2024, graduating 909 students.
- Which North Dakota program is the largest?
- University of North Dakota in Grand Forks, with 254 graduates in 2024, followed by North Dakota State University-Main Campus in Fargo (178).
- Are North Dakota programs mostly public?
- Yes: 10 public, 2 private nonprofit, 1 private for-profit of the 13 schools.
- What does an RN earn in North Dakota?
- Typical RN pay in North Dakota is $80,730 a year (BLS OES May 2025), against $97,550 nationally.