Best Value Health and Physical Education/Fitness Colleges in North Dakota

North Dakota's fitness programs reveal striking cost differences, with Minot State University charging just $12,514 net price while Trinity Bible College reaches $20,396. Dickinson State graduates earn the highest salaries at $42,682, nearly $14,000 above the state average. The state's growing healthcare sector and aging population create steady demand for fitness professionals, particularly in rural communities where wellness programming remains underserved.

Programs

$12,514 – $20,396

Net Price Range

$34,026

Avg. Program Earnings

50.8%

Avg. Graduation Rate

9 Health and Physical Education/Fitness Programs

Program rankings
#	School	Net Price	Program Earnings	In-State Tuition	Graduation Rate	Acceptance Rate
1	Dickinson State University Dickinson, North Dakota	$15,270	$42,682	$9,118	43.4%	72.0%
2	Mayville State University Mayville, North Dakota	$14,454	$30,771	$7,935	40.3%	71.2%
3	North Dakota State University-Main Campus Fargo, North Dakota	$16,334	$34,526	$10,857	63.7%	95.7%
4	University of Mary Bismarck, North Dakota	$18,568	$33,281	$21,468	68.2%	81.4%
5	University of North Dakota Grand Forks, North Dakota	$18,998	$28,870	$10,951	63.3%	83.3%
6	University of Jamestown Jamestown, North Dakota	$20,318		$24,820	44.0%	92.0%
7	Minot State University Minot, North Dakota	$12,514		$8,634	47.8%	93.2%
8	Trinity Bible College and Graduate School Ellendale, North Dakota	$20,396		$18,762	38.8%	44.4%
9	Valley City State University Valley City, North Dakota	$13,613		$8,514	48.1%	83.5%

Frequently Asked Questions

What explains the wide earnings gap between North Dakota fitness programs?

Dickinson State graduates earn $42,682 annually compared to just $28,870 from University of North Dakota graduates. This $13,812 difference likely reflects program focus and regional job placement, with energy sector wellness programs and corporate fitness roles typically paying more than traditional school-based positions.

How do graduation rates compare across different price points?

University of Mary commands the highest graduation rate at 68.2% despite its $18,568 net cost. Meanwhile, the most affordable option, Minot State at $12,514, achieves a respectable 47.8% graduation rate, suggesting that higher costs don't guarantee better completion rates in this field.

Is there a clear advantage to choosing public over private schools?

Public schools average $15,197 in net costs compared to $19,761 for private institutions. However, private University of Mary graduates show stronger completion rates at 68.2% versus the public average around 50%, making the cost-benefit analysis more complex than simple tuition comparisons.

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Net price reflects the average cost after grants and scholarships for first-time, full-time students. See our methodology for details.