Students in a number of academic programs should plan for additional expenses as part of their education. These additional expenses may include professional-grade tools, equipment such as laptops, required supplies like uniforms, instructional fees, and costs associated with board exams and licensure, among others. The figures provided reflect the most current information available regarding additional expenses; however, these costs are subject to change. For more information about specific program costs, visit www.NDSCS.edu/Paying-for-College.
Students enrolled in the following Associate in Applied Science programs should add the corresponding amounts to their estimated expenses. The (1) indicates the first year of a program, and a (2) indicates the second year.
- Agriculture Business (1) $2,160
- Agriculture Business (2) $310
- Agriculture Communication & Marketing (1) $2,095
- Agriculture Communication & Marketing (2) $270
- Agriculture Education (1) $2,090
- Agriculture Education (2) $285
- Agriculture - Farm & Ranch Management (1) $2,175
- Agriculture - Farm & Ranch Management (2) $300
- Animal Science (1) $2,040
- Animal Science (2) $280
- Architectural Modeling & Design Technology (1) $3,500
- Architectural Modeling & Design Technology (2) $550
- Automotive & Diesel Master Technician - $840
- Automotive Technology (1) $11,327
- Automotive Technology (2) $840
- Aviation Maintenance (1) $4,505
- Aviation Maintenance (2) $4,070
- Building Construction (1) $4,267
- Building Construction (2) $470
- Business Management - Administration & Finance (1) $2,040
- Business Management - Administration & Finance (2) $460
- Business Management - Restaurant Management - $450
- Caterpillar Dealer Service Technician (1) $12,742
- Caterpillar Dealer Service Technician (2) $1,610
- Collision Engineering & Technology (1) $9,146
- Computer Science - IT Support/Info Systems (1) $2,110
- Computer Science - IT Support/Info Systems (2) $565
- Computer Science - Software Engineering (1) $2,065
- Computer Science - Software Engineering (2) $445
- Computer Science - Web Design & Developer (1) $2,145
- Computer Science - Web Design & Developer (2) $555
- Construction Management Technology (1) $2,015
- Construction Management Technology (2) $465
- Culinary Arts - Baking & Pastry Arts (1) $3,542
- Culinary Arts - Baking & Pastry Arts (2) $1,606
- Culinary Arts - Chef Training & Management (1) $3,912
- Culinary Arts - Chef Training & Management (2) $1,526
- Dental Assisting - $6,585
- Dental Hygiene (1) $9,815
- Dental Hygiene (2) $5,530
- Diesel Technology (1) $12,852
- Diesel Technology (2) $1,690
- Diesel Technology - Case IH (1) $12,822
- Diesel Technology - Case IH (2) $1,580
- Diesel Technology - Komatsu (1) $12,872
- Diesel Technology - Komatsu (2) $1,520
- Electrical Technology (1) $3,581
- Electrical Technology(2) $1,060
- EMS Paramedic Tech - $3,025
- Fire Science (1) $690
- Fire Science (2) $150
- Health Information Technician (1) $995
- Health Information Technician (2) $1,265
- HVAC/R (1) $7,018
- HVAC/R (2) $1,310
- John Deere Technology (1) $12,812
- John Deere Technology (2) $1,600
- Land Surveying & Civil Engineering Technology (1) $3,640
- Land Surveying & Civil Engineering Technology (2) $1,175
- Liberal Arts (1) $215
- Liberal Arts (2) $225
- Meat Processing $325
- Mechanical Systems (1) $4,847
- Mechanical Systems (2) $5,383
- Occupational Therapy Assistant (1) $3,535
- Occupational Therapy Assistant (2) $2,660
- Pathway - At Home $3,951
- Pathway - On Campus $5,633
- Pharmacy Technician (1) $2,025
- Pharmacy Technician (2) $1,150
- Pharmacy Technician (Certificate) $1,269
- Powersports Technology (1) $11,864
- Powersports Technology (2) $760
- Precision Ag (1) $1,890
- Precision Ag (2) $290
- Precision Ag Tech (1) $6,806
- Precision Ag Tech (2) $385
- Precision Machining Technology (1) $6,516
- Precision Machining Technology (2) $1,509
- Registered Nursing (1) $4,566
- Registered Nursing (2) $4,245
- Registered Nursing (LPN to RN) $4,854
- RAMT - General Technician (1) $3,374
- RAMT - General Technician (2) $1,185
- RAMT - Mechatronics Engineering Tech (1) $3,289
- RAMT - Mechatronics Engineering Tech (2) $1,075
- Unmanned Aircraft Systems (1) $3,930
- Unmanned Aircraft Systems (2) $855
- Welding Technology (1) $5,153
- Welding Technology (2) $1,325
Students enrolled in the following Certificate programs should add the corresponding amounts to their estimated expenses.
- Agriculture Application & Operations - $375
- Agriculture Meat Processing - $2,040
- Automotive Technology Electrical & Drivability - $11,032
- Automotive Technology Engines - $11,082
- Automotive Technology Powertrains - $11,007
- Automotive Technology Steering, Suspension & Alignment - $11,002
- Aviation Maintenance Technician (1) - $4,505
- Aviation Maintenance Technician (2) - $4,070
- Business Management - $1,840
- Business Management Finance - $1,840
- Business Management Sales & Marketing - $1,795
- Carpentry - $240
- Computer Science Cybersecurity Defense - $1,815
- Computer Science Cybersecurity Incident Response - $1,835
- Computer Science Cybersecurity Incident Response - $1,815
- Computer Science IT Forensics & Cybersecurity - $2,190
- Computer Science Cybersecurity Penetration Testing - $1,785
- Computer Science Web Design - $2,145
- Culinary Arts Baking & Pastry Arts - $3,537
- Culinary Arts Catering & Banqueting - $3,582
- Culinary Arts Italian Cuisine - $3,297
- Dental Assisting - $6,585
- Diesel Technology Electrical - $12,057
- Diesel Technology Engines - $12,017
- Diesel Technology Hydraulics - $11,997
- Diesel Technology Powertrains - $12,002
- Emergency Medical Technician - $1,365
- HVAC/R - $7,168
- Medical Coding - $1,130
- Paramedic Technology - $3,915
- Pharmacy Technician - $2,985
- Plumbing - $4,802
- Powersports Marine Technology - $11,219
- Powersports Outdoor Power Equipment & Snowmobile Technology - $11,299
- Powersports Motorcycle/ATV Technology - $11,319
- Practical Nursing - $5,124
- Precision Machining Technology - $6,501
- Introduction to Precision Machining Technology - $5,821
- Intermediate Precision Machining Technology - $5,861
- Unmanned Aircraft Systems - $3,745
- Welding Technology - $5,138
For a complete list of tools and supplies, contact the Bookstore at 701.671.2825. Estimates for laptop computer leases are based on rates from a vendor. Students retain the option of buying any books, tools and supplies — including laptop computers — from vendors other than the Bookstore or those recommended by NDSCS.