Rasmussen University-North Dakota
A good fit for students who want small classes and close faculty access. graduation rate is below 40%; for-profit institutions have higher scrutiny — research carefully. a private for-profit school with 52 students.
About This School
Rasmussen University-North Dakota is a private for-profit institution located in Fargo, North Dakota with approximately 52 undergraduate students enrolled. In-state tuition is $13,957 per year. The graduation rate is 29%, and the typical graduate earns $34,300 within 10 years of enrollment.
This school might appeal to working adults or career-changers in the Fargo area who want a structured, vocational path and prefer a very small setting — but the numbers here deserve a serious look before you commit. The graduation rate of just 29% is a real red flag, meaning fewer than 1 in 3 students who start actually finish, which raises legitimate questions about student support, program fit, and institutional follow-through. Graduates who do complete their degrees earn a median of $34,300 ten years out, while carrying $20,899 in debt — that debt-to-earnings ratio is manageable but tight, and it assumes you graduate, which statistically most students here do not. As a for-profit institution with only 52 undergraduates, there's very little community life, limited research or networking infrastructure, and outcomes that don't clearly outpace what a community college or regional public university could offer at lower cost and higher completion rates. My honest advice: before applying here, take a hard look at North Dakota State University or Minnesota State Community and Technical College — you're likely to find stronger graduation odds, comparable or better earnings, and more financial breathing room on the other side.
Popular Programs
Percentage of degrees awarded. Source: College Scorecard.
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After Graduation
Earnings 6 Years After Enrollment, by Gender
Gap: 23% less for female graduates. National avg ~16%.
What Each Major Actually Earns
Median earnings four years after graduation, by major, next to the national median for that same major at every college. The school-wide average hides this: at most schools the spread between the best- and worst-paying majors is far wider than the gap between schools.
Rasmussen University-North Dakota graduates earn most above the national rate in Criminal Justice and Corrections ($56,503 vs $46,706 nationally), and most below it in Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management ($51,541 vs $54,726).
| Major | Grads | Here | National | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | 100 | $79,954 | $80,813 | −$859 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | 16 | $57,337 | $48,733 | +$8,604 |
| Accounting and Related Services | 10 | $53,756 | $47,660 | +$6,096 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | 7 | $39,403 | $37,656 | +$1,747 |
| Design and Applied Arts | 6 | $37,689 | $38,127 | −$438 |
| Computer Engineering | 6 | $69,873 | $65,316 | +$4,557 |
| Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management | 4 | $51,541 | $54,726 | −$3,185 |
| Human Resources Management and Services | 3 | $60,288 | $54,425 | +$5,863 |
| Human Services, General | 2 | $46,185 | $39,422 | +$6,763 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | 2 | $56,503 | $46,706 | +$9,797 |
| Marketing | 1 | $51,824 | $44,264 | +$7,560 |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | 1 | $43,243 | $42,269 | +$974 |
U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard field-of-study data. Median earnings of graduates working and not enrolled four years after completing an associate's degreehere. Majors with too few graduates to report are omitted for privacy, so this is not the school's full program list.
Will This School Pay Off?
Solid return. Earnings outpace debt, though major choice matters.
Earnings data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. These are means across all graduates, not specific to any major.
Student Body
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (52 undergraduates).
Contact & Location
Address
Rasmussen University-North Dakota
4012 19th Avenue SW
Fargo, ND 58103-7196
Official Links
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the graduation rate at Rasmussen University-North Dakota?
Rasmussen University-North Dakota has a graduation rate of 29%, according to U.S. Department of Education data.
Sources & Methodology
Primary data source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Accessed via automated sync. Latest values may come from different reporting years depending on the metric.
- Earnings figures are institution-level averages, not major-specific.
- Some metrics are based on Title IV financial aid recipients only.
- Some values may be privacy-suppressed or rolled up by the Department of Education.
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