CNA & LPN programs in North Dakota
12 CNA & LPN programs at 9 North Dakota schools are in the federal data. Where earnings are reported (5 programs), the state median is $64,154 one year after completion, 28% above the national median of $49,998. Median borrower debt is $17,500.
| School | City | Program | Credential | Completers/yr | 1-yr earnings | Median debt | Monthly payment* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Williston State College | Williston, ND | Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | Certificate | 29 | $69,896 | $10,500 | $119 |
| Bismarck State College | Bismarck, ND | Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | Certificate | 38 | $69,228 | $12,000 | $136 |
| Dakota College at Bottineau | Bottineau, ND | Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | Certificate | 41 | $64,154 | $17,500 | $199 |
| Rasmussen University-North Dakota | Fargo, ND | Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | Certificate | 21 | $53,464 | $23,446 | $266 |
| North Dakota State College of Science | Wahpeton, ND | Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | Associate degree | 22 | $52,770 | $20,850 | $237 |
| Bismarck State College | Bismarck, ND | Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | Associate degree | 0 | not reported | – | – |
| Dickinson State University | Dickinson, ND | Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | Associate degree | 18 | not reported | $13,000 | $148 |
| Nueta Hidatsa Sahnish College | New Town, ND | Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | Associate degree | – | not reported | – | – |
| Lake Region State College | Devils Lake, ND | Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | Certificate | 27 | not reported | $19,560 | $222 |
| North Dakota State College of Science | Wahpeton, ND | Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | Certificate | – | not reported | – | – |
| Williston State College | Williston, ND | Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | Associate degree | 0 | not reported | – | – |
| Sitting Bull College | Fort Yates, ND | Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | Associate degree | 2 | not reported | – | – |
*Scorecard's estimated monthly payment on the median debt over 10 years. “Not reported” means the Department suppressed or did not publish the figure.
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Before you choose a CNA & LPN school in North Dakota
Nurse aides are listed on a state registry after passing a state competency exam; federal rules set minimum training for aides in nursing homes and states can require more. LPNs must pass the NCLEX-PN and be licensed by the state board of nursing.
- Is the program approved by my state's nursing board?
- What is the NCLEX-PN pass rate (LPN) or state-exam pass rate (CNA)?
- Where are clinical hours completed?
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Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard Field of Study and Institution files (release dated 10/15/2026). Earnings are median annual earnings of completers working and not enrolled one year after finishing; debt is median federal loan debt of borrowers; both describe past cohorts and small programs are suppressed by the Department. See our methodology.
Frequently asked questions
What is the best-paying CNA & LPN program in North Dakota?
By reported one-year earnings, Williston State College leads at $69,896 in the certificate program, but compare cost and local jobs too.
How many CNA & LPN programs are in North Dakota?
The Scorecard lists 12 certificate or associate programs in this field at 9 schools in North Dakota.