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Bismarck State College

Bismarck, ND bismarckstate.edu 2,629 students

Bismarck State College is located in the state capital. As a polytechnic college, it emphasizes technical programs alongside more traditional academic paths. A distinctive feature is its focus on energy-related fields, with specialized degrees in power plant technology, nuclear power, and renewable energy.

Programs
1
Analyzed in dataset
Earnings
$100,668
Average graduate, 1 yr after
Tuition
$5,195
In-state sticker price
Out-of-state: $7,279/yr

Financial Aid

The sticker price is rarely what families actually pay. Bismarck State College's grant and scholarship aid lowers the net price for most income brackets. 14% of students receive Pell Grants; 24% take federal loans.

Net Price by Family Income

Academic Year 2025
Income Bracket Avg Net Price 4-Year Net Cost
$0 – $30K $6,499 $25,996
$30K – $48K $7,726 $30,904
$48K – $75K $9,658 $38,632
$75K – $110K $12,736 $50,944
$110K+ $13,615 $54,460
Sticker price (no aid) $5,195 $20,780
Net price = tuition + fees + room & board minus grants and scholarships, by reported family-income bracket. Source: IPEDS Student Financial Aid survey via College Scorecard.

Programs at Bismarck State College

1 degree program ranked by DegreeOutlook Score. Click any program for AI scenario analysis and 10-year earnings projections.

Degree Program DW Score 1-yr Earnings AI Risk ROI
Business Administration
Business Administration, Management and Operations Compare across schools →
89
$100,668/yr High 61.8x

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