Is Dakota College at Bottineau worth it?

Bottineau, ND · Public · 2-year

Dakota College at Bottineau is a public, two-year institution in Bottineau, North Dakota (rural area). It awarded 192 degrees and certificates in 2024, most often in liberal arts and sciences, licensed practical nurse training and registered nursing.

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Median earnings 1 year after

$48,260

Median earnings 4 years after

$57,933

Median earnings 10 years after

$40,576

Average net price

$10,039

Completion rate

48%

Completions (2024)

192

Years to pay back

under 1 year

Students (undergrad)

399

Median earnings after completing, by program

ProgramCredentialMedian earnings, 1yrMedian earnings, 4yrGraduates counted
Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing AssistantsUndergraduate certificate$60,969$65,96039
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical NursingAssociate$71,421$72,59336
Agricultural Business and ManagementUndergraduate certificateN/AN/AN/A
Agricultural Business and ManagementAssociateN/AN/AN/A
Agricultural Production OperationsUndergraduate certificateN/AN/AN/A
Agricultural Production OperationsAssociateN/AN/AN/A
Applied Horticulture and Horticultural Business ServicesUndergraduate certificateN/AN/AN/A
Applied Horticulture and Horticultural Business ServicesAssociateN/AN/AN/A
Natural Resources Conservation and ResearchAssociateN/AN/AN/A
ForestryUndergraduate certificateN/AN/AN/A
ForestryAssociateN/AN/AN/A
Wildlife and Wildlands Science and ManagementAssociateN/AN/AN/A
Computer Systems Networking and TelecommunicationsAssociateN/AN/AN/A
Computer/Information Technology Administration and ManagementAssociateN/AN/AN/A
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services, OtherUndergraduate certificateN/AN/AN/A

Source: College Scorecard, June 2026 release, and IPEDS. Earnings cover federally aided students only, so they do not cover every graduate.

Awards conferred, by program

Awards conferred in 2024, from IPEDS completions.
ProgramAward levelAwards
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal StudiesAssociate69
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse TrainingCertificate 1-2 yrs28
Registered Nursing/Registered NurseAssociate26
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal StudiesCertificate 12 weeks to 1 yr21
Urban ForestryAssociate6
Small Business Administration/ManagementAssociate6
Medical/Clinical AssistantAssociate4
Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)Certificate 1-2 yrs4
Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)Associate4
Marketing/Marketing Management, GeneralAssociate4

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Sources: federal figures for Dakota College at Bottineau. Federal figures from College Scorecard and IPEDS. Occupation pay from Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS for North Dakota. Counts under 10 are not published.

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