Northern State University: programs, outcomes and local jobs

Northern State University at a glance

• 1,273

  students enrolled

• 446

  degrees and certificates a year

• 49%

  of students complete

  College Scorecard

• $15,812

  average net price a year

  Tuition $7,616 in state, $10,718 out of state

• $41,536

  median earnings, 6 years after entry

• $47,618

  median earnings, 10 years after entry

  92% working

What students study

AI and data programs

Northern State University reported no degrees or certificates in artificial intelligence, data science, data analytics or robotics for 2024. A new program with no graduates yet would not appear here.

The job market around Northern State University

Professional jobs listed in the cities of Brown County, where the college is.

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• 15

  open professional jobs

• 2

  entry level

• 7%

  ask for AI skills

  1 jobs

• 2.0%

  unemployment in Brown County

  2026-08 · down 0.1 points from a year earlier

• $70,239

  median household income

  Brown County

• 36%

  of workers are in professional jobs

  estimated 1.3% unemployment among them

Jobs that fit what students study here: most degrees are in education, business & management, biological sciences, which lead to finance (4 open), sales (2 open), operations (4 open), marketing (1 open).

Hiring most: South Dakota Wheat Growers (5), Builders FirstSource (1), CorTrust Bank National Association (1), Dacotah Bank (1), First Interstate (1), First Interstate Bank (1), Indian Health Service (1), Park Avenue Group (1).

What they hire for: Finance (4), Operations (4), Legal (2), Sales (2), Engineering (1), Marketing (1). Finance jobs

Job search help near campus

Workforce board: South Dakota Workforce Development Council.

American Job Centers are free, public career offices.

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Common questions

How big is Northern State University?

Northern State University enrolls about 1,273 students and is a public 4-year institution in Aberdeen, South Dakota. It awards about 446 degrees and certificates a year.

What is the graduation rate at Northern State University?

49% of students complete, from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (IPEDS 2023 / Scorecard 2026-06).

What do Northern State University graduates earn?

Median earnings of students who received federal aid are $41,536 six years after entry and $47,618 ten years after entry, from the College Scorecard.

Does Northern State University offer AI or data science degrees?

Northern State University reported no degrees or certificates in artificial intelligence, data science, data analytics or robotics for 2024 (IPEDS completions). A new program with no graduates yet would not appear.

Are there jobs near Northern State University?

15 open professional jobs are listed in Brown County, 2 of them entry level and 0 saying no experience is needed. South Dakota Wheat Growers has the most openings.