North Dakota · Allied Health Diagnostic

Best colleges for Allied Health Diagnostic in North Dakota

Ranked by graduate earnings

North Dakota State University, University of North Dakota and University of Mary award the most Allied Health Diagnostic degrees and certificates in North Dakota: 60, 37 and 36 graduates a year (IPEDS 2024–25). 9 North Dakota colleges offer Allied Health Diagnostic and award 188 degrees and certificates a year in all.

The Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions program prepares students for a variety of roles within the healthcare sector. This program focuses on equipping students with the skills necessary to provide…

Institutions
9
offering CIP 51.09
States & territories
52
with a program page
Degrees / yr
188
IPEDS completions 2024–25
Median starting salary
$55,153
1 yr after graduation, College Scorecard
With earnings data
2
College Scorecard
Median net price
$16,753
IPEDS 2024–25
Avg graduation rate
53%
IPEDS 2024–25
State pay · Diagnostic Medical Sonographers
$87,020
BLS OEWS May 2025

Top 2 institutions, ranked by graduate earnings

Ranked by median earnings one year after graduation (often called starting salary), College Scorecard. Programs with fewer than 20 graduates a year, a graduation rate under 30%, or online, degree-completion or graduate-only status rank after the rest.

Starting salary (1 yr): median earnings one year after graduation (often called starting salary), College Scorecard.
#InstitutionStarting salary (1 yr)Graduates / yrGrad rateNet priceMedian debt
1North Dakota State University
Fargo Public · Bachelor's degree
$67,3036064%—$28,039
2University of Mary
Bismarck Private not-for-profit · Bachelor's degree
$55,1533667%$16,753$27,000

Colleges awarding the most Allied Health Diagnostic degrees in North Dakota

Top 9 by graduates a year (IPEDS 2024–25 completions). Online, degree-completion and graduate-only schools, and schools with a graduation rate under 30% are listed in full below.

Graduates / yr: degrees and certificates awarded in a year, IPEDS completions. Starting salary (1 yr): median earnings one year after graduation (often called starting salary), College Scorecard.
#InstitutionGraduates / yrStarting salary (1 yr)
1North Dakota State University
Fargo Public
60$67,303
2University of North Dakota
Grand Forks Public
37Not reported
3University of Mary
Bismarck Private not-for-profit
36$55,153
4Bismarck State College
Bismarck Public
29Not reported
5North Dakota State College of Science
Wahpeton Public
10Not reported
6Minot State University
Minot Public
8Not reported
7Turtle Mountain College
Belcourt Private not-for-profit
4Not reported
8Dakota College at Bottineau
Bottineau Public
3Not reported
9Lake Region State College
Devils Lake Public
1Not reported

Career outlook

What this program leads to: Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (SOC 29-2032).

Projected growth (2024–2034)
+13.0%
Much faster than average
Openings / yr (US)
~5,800
BLS Employment Projections
US median wage
$89,340
typically Associate's degree

Top skills

Active ListeningSpeakingReading ComprehensionMonitoringCritical ThinkingActive Learning

What Diagnostic Medical Sonographers earn in North Dakota

Jobs in North Dakota
240
BLS OEWS May 2025
State average pay
$87,020
median $84,340
Best-paying metro
$87,180
Bismarck, ND

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Common questions

Answers for students comparing Allied Health Diagnostic programs in North Dakota.

Which North Dakota colleges award the most Allied Health Diagnostic degrees?+

North Dakota State University (60 graduates a year), University of North Dakota (37 graduates a year) and University of Mary (36 graduates a year) award the most Allied Health Diagnostic degrees and certificates in North Dakota, per IPEDS 2024–25 completions. In all, 9 North Dakota colleges offer Allied Health Diagnostic.

Which Allied Health Diagnostic program in North Dakota has the highest-earning graduates?+

By median earnings one year after graduation (often called starting salary), College Scorecard, North Dakota State University tops the list at $67,303. Compare it against graduates a year, graduation rate, cost, and debt in the ranked table above.

How much do Diagnostic Medical Sonographers earn in North Dakota?+

The average annual wage for Diagnostic Medical Sonographers in North Dakota is $87,020 (median $84,340), across about 240 jobs. Source: BLS OEWS, May 2025.

What is the focus of the Allied Health Diagnostic program?+

The Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions program prepares students for a variety of roles within the healthcare sector. This program focuses on equipping students with the skills necessary to provide…

What skills will I develop in this program?+

You will develop active listening, speaking, reading comprehension, monitoring, and related professional skills.

What is the job outlook for Diagnostic Medical Sonographers?+

The national job outlook is about +13.0% growth with around 5,800 annual openings (BLS Employment Projections 2024–2034).

What is the typical education requirement?+

A Associate's degree is the typical entry-level education for this field (BLS).

About the data on this page

Every figure comes from an official federal or public source. Here is each one and the release it is currently on.

IPEDSFall 2025–26 release, published July 28, 2026
Enrollment, completions, graduation rates, tuition, financial aid, staffing, and finance for every U.S. institution in federal student aid programs.
College ScorecardJune 10, 2026 release (merged 2025–26 files)
Institution and field-of-study costs, graduate earnings, debt, completion, and admissions outcomes compiled from federal aid records, tax data, and IPEDS.
PSEO graduate earnings2019–21 graduation cohorts (release V4.13.0)
Earnings and employment outcomes of graduates by institution, degree level, and field of study, measured from state wage records.
BLS wages & outlookOEWS May 2025 release
Occupational employment and wage estimates plus 10-year job outlook, used to connect programs to real-world earnings.
FVT/GE program performanceProvisional preview, May 18, 2026 release
Program-level debt-to-earnings and earnings-premium measures behind the FVT/GE and STATS accountability frameworks.

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