Online Degrees and Programs at Northern State University

Northern State University offers 79 major programs for degree granting/certificate programs. Of that, the distance learning opportunity (online degrees/courses) is given to 29 major programs - 4 Associate, 9 Bachelors, 8 Masters, and 5 Post-graduate Certificate.

The 2024 tuition & fees are $8,845 for South Dakota residents and $11,947 for out-of-state students. Total 1,475 students out of total 3,344 students have enrolled online exclusively. Last year, total 181 students have completed their degree/certificate program through distance learning. Northern State University is accredited by Higher Learning Commission.

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Online Program Overview

Northern State University is a four-years, public school located in Aberdeen, South Dakota. It offers graduate degree programs as well as undergraduate degree programs. For the academic year 2023-2024, the tuition & fees are $8,845 for South Dakota residents and $11,947 for other students on average.

It offers 79 degree programs. Of that, the distance learning opportunity is given to 29 programs - 4 Associates, 9 Bachelors, 8 Masters, 5 Post-Bachelors or Post-Masters Certificate.

Online Degrees / Programs Overview
Online Degree Programs
School Name	Northern State University
Type	four-years, public
Address	1200 S Jay St, Aberdeen, SD
Online Students	1,475 Enrolled Online Exclusively 624 Enrolled in Some Online Courses
Tuition & Fees (2023-2024)	In-State$8,845 Out-of-State$11,947
Student to Faculty	16:1 (6.25%)
Total	29 Programs
Associates	4 Programs
Bachelors	9 Programs
Masters	8 Programs
Post-Graduate	5 Programs

2024 Tuition & Fees

The following table and chart describe 2023-2024 tuition & fees and costs trends last 5 years at Northern State University . Each cost is an average amount over the offered programs. For South Dakota residents, the tuition & fees are $8,845 and $11,947 for non-South Dakota residents.

The costs per credit hour for part-time students or overload credits of full-time students is $295 for South Dakota residents and $398 for out-of-state students for undergraduate programs. The costs per credit hour for graduate programs is $374 for South Dakota residents and $663 for out-of-state students.

2024 Tuition & Fees

Tuition Changes (2019-2024)
	2019-2020	2020-2021	2021-2022	2022-2023	2023-2024
Undergraduate (In-State)	$8,750	$8,750	$8,845	$8,845	$8,845
Undergraduate (Out-of-State)	$11,821	$11,821	$11,947	$11,947	$11,947
Graduate (In-State)	$6,665	$6,665	$6,736	$6,736	$6,736
Graduate (Out-of-State)	$11,814	$11,814	$11,936	$11,936	$11,936

Cost per Credit Hour

Tuition per Credit Hour (2019-2024)
	2019-2020	2020-2021	2021-2022	2022-2023	2023-2024
Undergraduate (In-State)	$292	$292	$295	$295	$295
Undergraduate (Out-of-State)	$394	$394	$398	$398	$398
Graduate (In-State)	$370	$370	$374	$374	$374
Graduate (Out-of-State)	$656	$656	$663	$663	$663

Online Programs By Area of Study

Northern State University offers 79 degree programs through Associates, Bachelors, Masters, Post-Graduate Certificate programs. Of that, 29 programs can be conferred by distance learning - 4 Associates, 9 Bachelors, 8 Masters, 5 Post-Bachelors or Post-Masters. The following table summarizes the number of degree programs by degree types.

Total Number of Online Degree Programs
	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors	Masters	Doctorate	Post-Graduate
Online Programs	NOT OFFERED	4	9	8	NOT OFFERED	5
Overall Programs	NOT OFFERED	7	42	10	NOT OFFERED	7

Next tables list online programs with offered degrees at Northern State University. The number on each column denotes the conferred degree of the program. It includes the completers through on-campus classes and hybrid on/offline classes as well as completely online classes. Only in Classroom means that the program is offered only on-site classes and not offered denotes that the school does not offer the program.

You may want to see all online schools offering a major program by following the link on the title of the program.

Area, Ethnic, Cultural, Gender, and Group Studies

what is Area, Ethnic, Cultural, Gender, and Group Studies program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors	Masters	Doctorate	Post-Graduate
German Studies	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED	ONLY IN CLASSROOM

Computer and Information Sciences

what is Computer and Information Sciences program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors	Masters	Doctorate	Post-Graduate
Computer and Information Sciences	NOT OFFERED	ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED

Education

what is Education program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors	Masters	Doctorate	Post-Graduate
Curriculum and Instruction	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED	8	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED
Educational Administration and Supervision (other)	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED	11	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED
Educational/Instructional Technology	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED	ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED	ONLY IN CLASSROOM
Special Education and Teaching	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED	ONLY IN CLASSROOM	1	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED
Teacher Education, Multiple Levels	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED	ONLY IN CLASSROOM
Art Teacher Education	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED	ONLY IN CLASSROOM	ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED
Music Teacher Education	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED	ONLY IN CLASSROOM	15	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED
Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language/ESL Language Instructor	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED	ONLY IN CLASSROOM

Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics

what is Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors	Masters	Doctorate	Post-Graduate
Chinese Language and Literature	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED
Spanish Language and Literature	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED	ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED

Liberal Arts and Sciences, Humanities

what is Liberal Arts and Sciences, Humanities program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors	Masters	Doctorate	Post-Graduate
General Studies	NOT OFFERED	15	10	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED

Mathematics and Statistics

what is Mathematics and Statistics program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors	Masters	Doctorate	Post-Graduate
Mathematics	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED	ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED	ONLY IN CLASSROOM
Financial Mathematics	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED	6	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED

Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies

what is Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors	Masters	Doctorate	Post-Graduate
International/Global Studies	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED	ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED

Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, and Firefighting

what is Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, and Firefighting program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors	Masters	Doctorate	Post-Graduate
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies	NOT OFFERED	ONLY IN CLASSROOM	1	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED

Social Sciences

what is Social Sciences program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors	Masters	Doctorate	Post-Graduate
American Government and Politics (United States	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED

Business

what is Business program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors	Masters	Doctorate	Post-Graduate
Business Administration and Management	NOT OFFERED	ONLY IN CLASSROOM	2	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED
Accounting	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED	1	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED
Banking and Financial Support Services	NOT OFFERED	1	4	5	NOT OFFERED	ONLY IN CLASSROOM
International Business/Trade/Commerce	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED	3	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED
Marketing/Marketing Management	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED	1	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED

Distance Learning Student Population

At Northern State University, there are 3,344 students including in both undergraduate and graduate schools, with full-time and part-time status. Of that, 2,099 students were attending classes through distance learning (1,475 students are enrolled exclusively and 624 are enrolled in some online courses).

Distance Learning Student Distribution
Total Enrollment	3,344
Enrolled Exclusively in Online Courses	1,475
Enrolled in Some But Not All Online Courses	624
Not Enrolled In Any Online Courses	1,245

By student location, out of a total of 1,475 enrolled exclusively in online courses, 1,273 South Dakota Residents were enrolled in online classes exclusively, 188 students living in the U.S. States other than South Dakota, and 14 non-U.S. students enrolled in online courses.

Distance Learning Enrollment By Student Location
Enrolled Exclusively in Online Courses	1,475
South Dakota Resident	1,273
Other State In U.S.	188
Outside of U.S.	14

Distance Learning Enrollment By Degree
Enrolled Exclusively in Online Courses	1,475
Undergraduate	1,083
Graduate	392

Distance Learning Enrollment - Undergraduate
Enrolled Exclusively in Undergraduate Online Courses	1,083
Degree/Certificate Seeking	127
Non-Degree/Certificate Seeking	956

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