As of 2026, Dickinson State University offers 78 degree programs through Certificate, Associate's, Bachelor's, Master's, Post-Graduate Certificate programs. Of that, 56 programs can be conferred by distance learning.
At the school, the Business Administration and Management Bachelor program has the most completers of 46 and the Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training Associate program has the second most completers of 21 students.
The Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing program has the highest salary ($55,198) after graduation and the Health and Physical Education/Fitness program is reported as the second-highest earning program with a $50,127 average salary.
A total of 350 students completed certificate or degree programs between July 1, 2023 and June 30, 2024 at DSU. 228 students completed bachelor's programs and 31 completed master's programs.
The following table summarizes the number of major programs by offered degrees with number of completers( graduates ) at DSU. It only includes students who completed a program as the first major.
| Total Programs | Online Programs | Completers | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | Men | Women | |||
| Associate's | 8 | 5 | 41 | 8 | 33 |
| Bachelor's | 36 | 26 | 228 | 104 | 124 |
| Master's | 6 | 6 | 31 | 16 | 15 |
| Post-Graduate Certificate | 3 | 3 | - | - | - |
| Less than 12-Weeks Certificate | 5 | 2 | 15 | 7 | 8 |
| At least 12-weeks but less than 1-Year Certificate | 17 | 13 | 25 | 9 | 16 |
| At least 1 but less than 4 years Certificate | 3 | 1 | 10 | 10 | - |
The following table lists the best programs with the highest salary after graduation from Dickinson State University. Note that the average salary and debt is based on 2020 data from College Scorecard.
The Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing program has the highest salary ($55,198) after graduation and the Health and Physical Education/Fitness program is reported as the second-highest earning program with a $50,127 average salary.
| Field of Study | Average Salary (2020) | Average Loan Debt | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yearly | Monthly | Yearly | Monthly | |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $55,198 | $4,600 | $25,250 | $268 |
| Health and Physical Education/Fitness | $50,127 | $4,177 | - | - |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $43,780 | $3,648 | $19,000 | $201 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | $43,117 | $3,593 | - | - |
| Accounting and Related Services | $42,677 | $3,556 | $20,856 | $221 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $41,233 | $3,436 | $15,000 | $159 |
Following programs are popular with most enrolled students at Dickinson State University.
At the school, the Business Administration and Management Bachelor program has the most completers of 46 and the Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training Associate program has the second most completers of 21 students.
| Field of Study | Number of Completers | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|---|
| Welding Technology/Welder | 10 | 10 | - |
| Field of Study | Number of Completers | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|---|
| Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training | 21 | 2 | 19 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies | 10 | 3 | 7 |
| Agricultural/Farm Supplies Retailing and Wholesaling | 8 | 2 | 6 |
| Fire Prevention and Safety Technology/Technician | 1 | 1 | - |
| Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science | 1 | - | 1 |
| Field of Study | Number of Completers | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration and Management | 46 | 23 | 23 |
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 21 | 1 | 20 |
| Accounting | 18 | 6 | 12 |
| Kinesiology and Exercise Science | 17 | 8 | 9 |
| Agriculture | 15 | 5 | 10 |
| Psychology | 13 | 3 | 10 |
| Biology/Biological Sciences | 11 | 7 | 4 |
| Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies (other) | 9 | 5 | 4 |
| Physical Education Teaching and Coaching | 7 | 6 | 1 |
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse | 7 | 1 | 6 |
| Field of Study | Number of Completers | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration and Management | 19 | 8 | 11 |
| Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies | 6 | 3 | 3 |
| Sport and Fitness Administration/Management | 6 | 6 | - |
| Secondary Education and Teaching | 4 | 1 | 3 |
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 1 | - | 1 |
| Field of Study | Number of Completers | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|---|
| Health and Physical Education/Fitness (other) | 13 | 5 | 8 |
| Parks, Recreation, Leisure, and Fitness Studies (other) | 10 | 5 | 5 |
| Health and Wellness | 3 | 1 | 2 |
| Field of Study | Number of Completers | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping | 14 | 4 | 10 |
| Banking and Financial Support Services | 4 | 1 | 3 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations (other) | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration | 3 | - | 3 |
| Marketing (other) | 3 | 1 | 2 |
| Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia | 3 | 2 | 1 |
| Horse Husbandry/Equine Science and Management | 1 | - | 1 |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences | 1 | - | 1 |
Below tables describes the major programs by offered degrees. You can check the online learning availability of each programs with number of completers. By expanding each table, you can view the major programs in the area of study that you select.
| Certificate | Associate's | Bachelor's | Master's | Doctorate | Post-Graduate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Farm/Farm and Ranch Management | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED |
| Agricultural/Farm Supplies Retailing and Wholesaling | NOT OFFERED | 8ONLINE | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED |
| Horse Husbandry/Equine Science and Management | 1ONLINE | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED |
| Certificate | Associate's | Bachelor's | Master's | Doctorate | Post-Graduate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Environmental Science | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | 2 | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED |
| Certificate | Associate's | Bachelor's | Master's | Doctorate | Post-Graduate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Speech Communication and Rhetoric | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | 3ONLINE | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED |
| Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia | 3 | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED |
| Certificate | Associate's | Bachelor's | Master's | Doctorate | Post-Graduate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Computer and Information Sciences | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | 3ONLINE | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED |
| Information Technology | NOT OFFERED | 0 | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED |
| Computer Programming/Programmer | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED |
| Data Processing and Data Processing Technology/Technician | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | 3ONLINE | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED |
| Data Entry/Microcomputer Applications | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED |
| Web/Multimedia Management and Webmaster | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED |
| Certificate | Associate's | Bachelor's | Master's | Doctorate | Post-Graduate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Meat Cutting/Meat Cutter | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED |
| Certificate | Associate's | Bachelor's | Master's | Doctorate | Post-Graduate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Educational Leadership and Administration | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | 0 | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED |
| Elementary Education and Teaching | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | 21ONLINE | 1ONLINE | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED |
| Secondary Education and Teaching | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | 4ONLINE | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED |
| Business Teacher Education | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | 0 | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED |
| English/Language Arts Teacher Education | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | 5ONLINE | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED |
| Health Teacher Education | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | 0 | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED |
| Mathematics Teacher Education | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | 3ONLINE | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED |
| Music Teacher Education | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | 3ONLINE | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED |
| Physical Education Teaching and Coaching | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | 7ONLINE | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED |
| Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | 0 | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED |
| Social Science Teacher Education | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | 3ONLINE | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED |
| Biology Teacher Education | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | 0 | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED |
| Chemistry Teacher Education | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | 0 | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED |
| History Teacher Education | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | 2ONLINE | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED |
| Certificate | Associate's | Bachelor's | Master's | Doctorate | Post-Graduate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| English Language and Literature | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | 2ONLINE | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED |
| Certificate | Associate's | Bachelor's | Master's | Doctorate | Post-Graduate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies | NOT OFFERED | 10ONLINE | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED |
| Certificate | Associate's | Bachelor's | Master's | Doctorate | Post-Graduate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biology/Biological Sciences | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | 11 | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED |
| Certificate | Associate's | Bachelor's | Master's | Doctorate | Post-Graduate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mathematics | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | 0 | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED |
| Certificate | Associate's | Bachelor's | Master's | Doctorate | Post-Graduate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies (other) | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | 9ONLINE | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED |
| Certificate | Associate's | Bachelor's | Master's | Doctorate | Post-Graduate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sport and Fitness Administration/Management | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | 6ONLINE | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED |
| Kinesiology and Exercise Science | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | 17 | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED |
| Health and Physical Education/Fitness (other) | 13 | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED |
| Parks, Recreation, Leisure, and Fitness Studies (other) | 10 | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED |
| Certificate | Associate's | Bachelor's | Master's | Doctorate | Post-Graduate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Physical Sciences | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED |
| Chemistry | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | 2 | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED |
| Certificate | Associate's | Bachelor's | Master's | Doctorate | Post-Graduate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Psychology | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | 13ONLINE | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED |
| Certificate | Associate's | Bachelor's | Master's | Doctorate | Post-Graduate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | 5ONLINE | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED |
| Fire Prevention and Safety Technology/Technician | NOT OFFERED | 1 | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED |
| Certificate | Associate's | Bachelor's | Master's | Doctorate | Post-Graduate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Social Sciences | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | 2ONLINE | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED |
| Political Science and Government | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | 2ONLINE | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED |
| Certificate | Associate's | Bachelor's | Master's | Doctorate | Post-Graduate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium/Heavy Vehicle and Truck Technology/Technician | NOT OFFERED | 0 | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED |
| Certificate | Associate's | Bachelor's | Master's | Doctorate | Post-Graduate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Welding Technology/Welder | 10 | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED |
| Certificate | Associate's | Bachelor's | Master's | Doctorate | Post-Graduate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Graphic Design | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED |
| Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | 2 | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED |
| Music | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | 2ONLINE | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED |
| Certificate | Associate's | Bachelor's | Master's | Doctorate | Post-Graduate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Health and Wellness | 3 | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED |
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | 7 | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED |
| Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training | NOT OFFERED | 21 | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED |
| Certificate | Associate's | Bachelor's | Master's | Doctorate | Post-Graduate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business/Commerce | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | 7ONLINE | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED |
| Business Administration and Management | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | 46ONLINE | 19ONLINE | NOT OFFERED | 0 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations (other) | 4ONLINE | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED |
| Accounting | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | 18ONLINE | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED |
| Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping | 14ONLINE | 0 | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED |
| Accounting and Related Services (other) | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED |
| Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science | NOT OFFERED | 1ONLINE | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED |
| Receptionist | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED |
| General Office Occupations and Clerical Services | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED |
| Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | 6ONLINE | NOT OFFERED | 0 |
| Finance | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | 7ONLINE | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED |
| Banking and Financial Support Services | 4ONLINE | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED |
| Hospitality Administration/Management | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED |
| Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration | 3ONLINE | NOT OFFERED | 6ONLINE | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED |
| Marketing (other) | 3ONLINE | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED |
| Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services (other) | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | 0 |
| Certificate | Associate's | Bachelor's | Master's | Doctorate | Post-Graduate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business/Commerce | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | 7ONLINE | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED |
| Business Administration and Management | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | 46ONLINE | 19ONLINE | NOT OFFERED | 0 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations (other) | 4ONLINE | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED |
| Accounting | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | 18ONLINE | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED |
| Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping | 14ONLINE | 0 | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED |
| Accounting and Related Services (other) | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED |
| Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science | NOT OFFERED | 1ONLINE | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED |
| Receptionist | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED |
| General Office Occupations and Clerical Services | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED |
| Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | 6ONLINE | NOT OFFERED | 0 |
| Finance | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | 7ONLINE | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED |
| Banking and Financial Support Services | 4ONLINE | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED |
| Hospitality Administration/Management | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED |
| Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration | 3ONLINE | NOT OFFERED | 6ONLINE | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED |
| Marketing (other) | 3ONLINE | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED |
| Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services (other) | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | 0 |
| History | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | 2ONLINE | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED |
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