Bismarck State College (BSC)
Public two-year college in Bismarck, ND that costs an average of $9,531 a year after financial aid and graduates 44% of full-time students.
Net price / year
$9,531
Acceptance rate
Open
Graduation rate
44%
Earnings after 10 yrs
$57,900
PublicSmall city2,839 undergraduates
Cost of BSC
| Total cost of attendance (per year) | $16,017 |
|---|---|
| Tuition and fees, in-state | $6,037 |
| Tuition and fees, out-of-state | $8,246 |
| Housing and food (on campus) | $8,770 |
| Books and supplies | $1,300 |
| Average net price after aid | $9,531 |
Net price by family income
| Family income | Average net price / year |
|---|---|
| $0–30,000 | $6,024 |
| $30,001–48,000 | $5,919 |
| $48,001–75,000 | $7,215 |
| $75,001–110,000 | $9,961 |
| $110,001+ | $13,563 |
Net price is what students actually pay after grants and scholarships (in-state students). Get your own estimate with BSC's net price calculator ↗.
Admissions
| Acceptance rate | Open admission (everyone admitted) |
|---|
Graduation, earnings and debt
| Graduation rate | 44% |
|---|---|
| First-year retention | 77% |
| Median earnings 6 years after enrolling | $53,220 |
| Median earnings 10 years after enrolling | $57,900 |
| Rank in North Dakota (earnings) | 1st of 10 similar colleges |
| Median debt of graduates | $11,000 |
| Typical monthly loan payment | $125 (10-year plan) |
| Students with Pell grants | 19% |
| Students with federal loans | 21% |
Majors and programs at BSC
Earnings one year after graduation and median debt, by program. Click a program for details and comparisons.
Bachelor's degree programs (3)
| Program | Graduates (2 yrs) | Earnings after 1 yr | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | 91 | $113,408 | $14,482 |
| Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management | 33 | — | — |
| Finance and Financial Management Services | 2 | — | — |
Certificate programs (31)
| Program | Graduates (2 yrs) | Earnings after 1 yr | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical and Power Transmission Installers | 74 | $69,717 | $6,350 |
| Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | 83 | $69,228 | $11,500 |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | 44 | $49,503 | — |
| Air Transportation | 1 | — | — |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | 41 | — | — |
| Audiovisual Communications Technologies/Technicians | — | — | — |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | 3 | — | — |
| Business Operations Support and Assistant Services | 1 | — | — |
| Carpenters | 29 | — | — |
| Computer Software and Media Applications | 1 | — | — |
| Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications | 102 | — | — |
| Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management | 33 | — | — |
| Design and Applied Arts | 1 | — | — |
| Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technologies/Technicians | 42 | — | — |
| Electromechanical Technologies/Technicians | 9 | — | — |
| Engineering-Related Technologies/Technicians | 9 | — | — |
| Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operations | 2 | — | — |
| Environmental Control Technologies/Technicians | 4 | — | — |
| Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR) | 23 | — | — |
| Heavy/Industrial Equipment Maintenance Technologies/Technicians | 4 | — | — |
| Human Services | 4 | — | — |
| Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians | 18 | — | — |
| Insurance | — | — | — |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | 1 | — | — |
| Mining and Petroleum Technologies/Technicians | — | — | — |
| Nuclear Engineering Technology/Technician | — | — | — |
| Precision Metal Working | 35 | — | — |
| Quality Control and Safety Technologies/Technicians | 2 | — | — |
| Radio, Television, and Digital Communication | 2 | — | — |
| Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | 48 | — | — |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | 9 | — | — |
Associate's degree programs (35)
| Program | Graduates (2 yrs) | Earnings after 1 yr | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians | 66 | $101,448 | $12,691 |
| Electromechanical Technologies/Technicians | 47 | $99,056 | $12,000 |
| Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technologies/Technicians | 147 | $87,388 | $11,531 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | 85 | $74,565 | $17,750 |
| Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications | 66 | $52,967 | $12,000 |
| Agricultural Business and Management | 75 | $50,120 | $12,000 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | 609 | $37,269 | $12,000 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | 36 | — | — |
| Audiovisual Communications Technologies/Technicians | — | — | — |
| Business Operations Support and Assistant Services | 7 | — | — |
| Business/Commerce | 26 | — | — |
| Carpenters | 9 | — | — |
| Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions | 19 | — | — |
| Computer Software and Media Applications | 8 | — | — |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | 7 | — | — |
| Design and Applied Arts | 33 | — | — |
| Electrical and Power Transmission Installers | 19 | — | — |
| Engineering Technologies/Technicians | 5 | — | — |
| Engineering-Related Technologies/Technicians | 1 | — | — |
| Environmental Control Technologies/Technicians | 9 | — | — |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | 1 | — | — |
| Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR) | 10 | — | — |
| Heavy/Industrial Equipment Maintenance Technologies/Technicians | 8 | — | — |
| Human Services | 9 | — | — |
| Information Science/Studies | 2 | — | — |
| Insurance | — | — | — |
| Legal Support Services | 1 | — | — |
| Mining and Petroleum Technologies/Technicians | 9 | — | — |
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | 10 | — | — |
| Nuclear Engineering Technology/Technician | 2 | — | — |
| Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | — | — | — |
| Precision Metal Working | 16 | — | — |
| Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication | 5 | — | — |
| Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | — | — | — |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | 8 | — | — |
Similar colleges in North Dakota
| College | City | Net price / yr | Acceptance | Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Dakota State College of Science | Wahpeton | $11,706 | — | $54,808 |
| Williston State College | Williston | $7,309 | — | $53,831 |
| Lake Region State College | Devils Lake | $13,501 | — | $51,503 |
| Dakota College at Bottineau | Bottineau | $11,499 | — | $45,217 |
| Sitting Bull College | Fort Yates | $2,278 | — | $34,471 |
| Cankdeska Cikana Community College | Fort Totten | $18,531 | — | $26,728 |
| Nueta Hidatsa Sahnish College | New Town | $3,497 | — | $45,924 |
About BSC
| Type | Public two-year college |
|---|---|
| Location | Bismarck, ND |
| Setting | Small city |
| Undergraduates | 2,839 |
| Student-to-faculty ratio | 13 to 1 |
| Accreditor | Higher Learning Commission |
| Website | bismarckstate.edu ↗ |
Frequently asked questions
How much does BSC cost per year?
The full cost of attendance is $16,017 a year (tuition and fees: $6,037 in-state, $8,246 out-of-state). After grants and scholarships the average student pays $9,531 a year, and students from families earning under $30,000 pay about $6,024.
How much do BSC graduates earn?
Former students earn a median of $57,900 a year, 10 years after first enrolling — 1st of 10 similar colleges in North Dakota. The best-paid bachelor's program is business administration, management and operations ($113,408 a year after graduation).
What is BSC's graduation rate?
44% of full-time students graduate within 150% of the normal program length, and 77% of first-year students return for a second year.