Students in a number of academic programs should plan for additional expenses as part of their education. These added expenses include professional-quality tools and equipment such as laptop computers, required supplies such as uniforms and special books. For more information about specific program costs, visit www.NDSCS.edu/Paying-for-College.
Students enrolled in the following 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 (1) $1,884
Agriculture (2) $358
Architectural Modeling & Design Technology (1) $2,870
Architectural Modeling & Design Technology (2) $382
Auto Body Repair & Refinishing Technology (1) $7,790
Auto Body Repair & Refinishing Technology (2) $1,000
Automotive Technology (1) $12,018
Automotive Technology (2) $1,060
Autonomous System Technician $1,774
Building Construction (1) $3,668
Building Construction (2) $388
Business (1) $1,922
Business (2) $562
Caterpillar Dealer Service Technician (1) $9,833
Caterpillar Dealer Service Technician (2) $1,090
Construction Management Technology (1) $2,898
Construction Management Technology (2) $404
Culinary Arts (1) $1,746
Culinary Arts (2) $1,248
Dental Assisting (1) $5,112
Dental Hygiene (1) $7,248
Dental Hygiene (2) $5,602
Diesel Technology (1) $9,814
Diesel Technology (2) $1,004
Diesel Technology - Case IH (1) $9,896
Diesel Technology - Case IH (2) $1,076
Diesel Technology - Komatsu (1) $9,848
Diesel Technology - Komatsu (2) $1,046
Electrical Technology (1) $3,178
Electrical Technology(2) $946
EMS - Paramedic (EMT) (1) $1,364
EMS - Paramedic (EMT) (2) $4,160
EMS - Paramedic (Certificate) (1) $4,514
Emergency Medical Technician (Certificate) $4,160
Fire Science $536
Health Information Technician (1) $1,072
Health Information Technician (2) $910
Health Information Technician - Medical Coding $1,132
HVAC/R (1) $6,490
HVAC/R (2) $1,174
Information & Communication Technology (1) $3,348
Information & Communication Technology (2) $1,000
John Deere Technology (1) $9,790
John Deere Technology (2) $962
Land Surveying & Civil Engineering Technology (1) $3,098
Land Surveying & Civil Engineering Technology (2) $1,448
Liberal Arts (1) $398
Liberal Arts (2) $434
Meat Processing $422
Mechanical Systems (1) $1,280
Mechanical Systems (2) $1,100
Occupational Therapy Assistant (1) $1,046
Occupational Therapy Assistant (2) $1,200
Pathway - At Home $4,270
Pathway - On Campus $6,010
Pharmacy Technician (1) $472
Pharmacy Technician (2) $1,424
Pharmacy Technician (Certificate) $1,592
Plumbing $2,536
Powersports Technology (1) $9,836
Powersports Technology (2) $1,038
Practical Nursing (1) $2,362
Practical Nursing (2) $4,554
Precision Machining Technology (1) $6,146
Precision Machining Technology (2) $1,032
Registered Nursing (AAS) (1) $2,344
Registered Nursing (AAS) (2) $5,024
Registered Nursing (ASN) (1) $4,576
Robotics Automation & Mechatronics Technology (1) $2,856
Robotics Automation & Mechatronics Technology (2) $908
Unmanned Aircraft Systems (1) $2,050
Unmanned Aircraft Systems (2) $680
Welding Technology (1) $4,156
Welding Technology (2) $976
For a complete list of tools and supplies, contact the Bookstore. 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.