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Dakota College at Bottineau

Bottineau, ND · Public · 399 students

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$41k
Median earnings 10 years
after starting college
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Is Dakota College at Bottineau worth it?
✅ Excellent ROI
$81,552 total cost vs $390,124 estimated 10-year earnings
10
ROI Score / 10

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Your residency
Tuition: $5,388/year
Years to graduate4 yrs
3 yrs4 yrs (avg)6 yrs
Annual living expenses$15,000
$8k$15k (avg)$30k
Annual scholarship / grant$0
$0$30k

Your Total Investment

Tuition (4 yrs)$21,552
Living expenses (4 yrs)$60,000
Scholarships / grants-$0
Total Cost$81,552

Estimated 10-Year Earnings

Years 1–2 (starting salary)$65,516
Years 3–10 (mid-career salary)$324,608
Total 10-yr Earnings$390,124

Key Numbers

$308,572
Net Return (10yr)
Earnings minus total cost
2.5 yrs
Break-Even
After graduation
-26%
vs National Avg
vs avg US college grad
10/10
ROI Score
Excellent
📊 Data sources: Tuition from IPEDS. Earnings from U.S. College Scorecard (Dept. of Education). This calculator provides estimates only and should not be the sole basis for enrollment decisions.
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