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) $1,809
Agriculture (2) $351
Architectural Modeling & Design Technology (1) $3,456
Architectural Modeling & Design Technology (2) $479
Auto Body Repair & Refinishing Technology (1) $10,084
Auto Body Repair & Refinishing Technology (2) $1,886
Automotive Technology (1) $11,723
Automotive Technology (2) $1,832
Building Construction (1) $3,871
Building Construction (2) $514
Business (1) $1,588
Business (2) $466
Caterpillar Dealer Service Technician (1) $12,359
Caterpillar Dealer Service Technician (2) $1,863
Construction Management Technology (1) $1,632
Construction Management Technology (2) $445
Culinary Arts (1) $2,935
Culinary Arts (2) $2,148
Dental Assisting (1) $5,959
Dental Hygiene (1) $8,322
Dental Hygiene (2) $5,732
Diesel Technology (1) $12,584
Diesel Technology (2) $1,866
Diesel Technology - Case IH (1) $12,535
Diesel Technology - Case IH (2) $1,866
Diesel Technology - Komatsu (1) $12,556
Diesel Technology - Komatsu (2) $1,727
Electrical Technology (1) $3,212
Electrical Technology(2) $1,020
EMS - Paramedic Tech(1) $2,612
EMS - Paramedic Tech(2) $2,378
EMS - Paramedic (Certificate) $3,685
Emergency Medical Technician (Certificate) $1,177
Fire Science (1) $810
Fire Science (2) $300
Health Information Technician (1) $934
Health Information Technician (2) $1,134
Health Information Technician - Medical Coding $1,054
HVAC/R (1) $6,758
HVAC/R (2) $1,437
Information & Communication Technology (1) $1,721
Information & Communication Technology (2) $563
John Deere Technology (1) $12,552
John Deere Technology (2) $1,816
Land Surveying & Civil Engineering Technology (1) $3,660
Land Surveying & Civil Engineering Technology (2) $1,509
Liberal Arts (1) $344
Liberal Arts (2) $325
Meat Processing $325
Mechanical Systems (1) $1,443
Mechanical Systems (2) $1,329
Occupational Therapy Assistant (1) $1,011
Occupational Therapy Assistant (2) $1,128
Pathway - At Home $3,951
Pathway - On Campus $5,633
Pharmacy Technician (1) $631
Pharmacy Technician (2) $905
Pharmacy Technician (Certificate) $1,269
Plumbing $3,966
Powersports Technology (1) $12,315
Powersports Technology (2) $1,761
Practical Nursing (1) $2,362
Practical Nursing (2) $4,554
Precision Ag (1) $1,564
Precision Ag (2) $345
Precision Ag Tech (1) $5,938
Precision Ag Tech (2) $345
Precision Machining Technology (1) $6,267
Precision Machining Technology (2) $1,259
Registered Nursing (AAS) (1) $3,626
Registered Nursing (AAS) (2) $4,925
Registered Nursing (LPN to RN) $5,070
Robotics Automation & Mechatronics Technology (1) $2,800
Robotics Automation & Mechatronics Technology (2) $1,082
Unmanned Aircraft Systems (1) $3,835
Unmanned Aircraft Systems (2) $1,037
Unmanned Aircraft Systems Certificate $3,439
Welding Technology (1) $4,648
Welding Technology (2) $1,124
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.