ND | PUBLIC
Degreeli reads this school through school + degree value, not prestige alone. Start with the Value Score, then expand each program to see cost, salary, payback, and risk.
Overview
Dickinson State University looks strongest as a selective value play, with its best program landing at $800,346 in completion-adjusted ROI.
Families should compare the strongest path against weaker options, especially if recoup times stretch well beyond 8.8 years.
4-year net cost
$56,368
Estimated debt
$29,311
Early salary signal
$63,885
Graduation rate
51%
Why this score?
Fair Value is a Degreeli Value Score v1 directional read based on modeled cost ($56,368), estimated debt ($29,311), early-career salary ($63,885), payback, completion, and review signals. The strongest signal is that cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay. The main caution is that completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny. Data confidence is medium, so this should support comparison rather than act as a guarantee.
Strengths
Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.
Estimated debt appears manageable relative to salary.
Projected payback timeline is comparatively short.
Risks
Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.
Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.
Programs
BACHELORS
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72
Fair Value
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion ROI
$800,346
Salary Outlook
$63,885
Estimated Debt
$29,311
Payback
4.6 years
Strengths
Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.
Estimated debt appears manageable relative to salary.
Projected payback timeline is comparatively short.
Risks
Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.
Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.
BACHELORS
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69
Caution Zone
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion ROI
$741,003
Salary Outlook
$59,311
Estimated Debt
$29,311
Payback
4.9 years
Strengths
Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.
Estimated debt appears manageable relative to salary.
Risks
Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.
Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.
ASSOCIATE
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65
Caution Zone
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion ROI
$669,910
Salary Outlook
$53,832
Estimated Debt
$29,311
Payback
5.4 years
Strengths
Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.
Estimated debt appears manageable relative to salary.
Risks
Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.
Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.
BACHELORS
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64
Caution Zone
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion ROI
$651,228
Salary Outlook
$52,392
Estimated Debt
$29,311
Payback
5.6 years
Strengths
Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.
Estimated debt appears manageable relative to salary.
Risks
Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.
Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.
BACHELORS
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63
Caution Zone
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion ROI
$640,885
Salary Outlook
$51,595
Estimated Debt
$29,311
Payback
5.7 years
Strengths
Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.
Estimated debt appears manageable relative to salary.
Risks
Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.
Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.
BACHELORS
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62
Caution Zone
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion ROI
$624,096
Salary Outlook
$50,301
Estimated Debt
$29,311
Payback
5.8 years
Strengths
Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.
Estimated debt appears manageable relative to salary.
Risks
Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.
Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.
BACHELORS
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53
High Risk
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion ROI
$503,071
Salary Outlook
$40,973
Estimated Debt
$29,311
Payback
7.2 years
Strengths
Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.
Risks
Payback could take longer than many families expect.
Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.
Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.
BACHELORS
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43
High Risk
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion ROI
$402,984
Salary Outlook
$33,258
Estimated Debt
$29,311
Payback
8.8 years
Strengths
Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.
Risks
Payback could take longer than many families expect.
Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.
Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.
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ROI Snapshot
BACHELORS
72
Fair Value
On-time ROI
$1,581,712
Risk-adjusted ROI
$800,346
Value at risk
$781,366
Payback
4.6 years
BACHELORS
69
Caution Zone
On-time ROI
$1,464,432
Risk-adjusted ROI
$741,003
Value at risk
$723,429
Payback
4.9 years
ASSOCIATE
65
Caution Zone
On-time ROI
$1,323,932
Risk-adjusted ROI
$669,910
Value at risk
$654,022
Payback
5.4 years
BACHELORS
64
Caution Zone
On-time ROI
$1,287,012
Risk-adjusted ROI
$651,228
Value at risk
$635,784
Payback
5.6 years
BACHELORS
63
Caution Zone
On-time ROI
$1,266,572
Risk-adjusted ROI
$640,885
Value at risk
$625,687
Payback
5.7 years
BACHELORS
62
Caution Zone
On-time ROI
$1,233,392
Risk-adjusted ROI
$624,096
Value at risk
$609,296
Payback
5.8 years
BACHELORS
53
High Risk
On-time ROI
$994,212
Risk-adjusted ROI
$503,071
Value at risk
$491,141
Payback
7.2 years
BACHELORS
43
High Risk
On-time ROI
$796,412
Risk-adjusted ROI
$402,984
Value at risk
$393,428
Payback
8.8 years
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