Valley City State University
Valley City State University is a public college in Valley City, ND. Its average net price is $13,748 a year - and the price families actually pay swings a lot by income, as the receipt below shows.
Money
Tuition and room and board for the 2025-26 academic year
Average Net Price by Family Income
| Family Income | Average Net Price |
|---|---|
| $0 to $30,000 | $9,997 |
| $30,001 to $48,000 | $9,236 |
| $48,001 to $75,000 | $8,809 |
| $75,001 to $110,000 | $13,300 |
| $110,001 and up | $17,176 |
Admissions
Outcomes
| Horizon | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 6 years after entry | $47,201 |
| 8 years after entry | $52,685 |
| 10 years after entry | $53,886 |
Campus Facts
Programs and What They Pay
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| Major | Median Earnings | Median Debt |
|---|---|---|
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | $69,634 National median for this major n=9,921 | Not published |
| Biology | $36,562 National median for this major n=68,911 | Not published |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $46,995 Small program - rough guide n=39 | Not published |
| Chemistry | $47,486 National median for this major n=10,597 | Not published |
| Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions | $69,014 National median for this major n=5,201 | Not published |
| Communications | $42,882 National median for this major n=55,154 | Not published |
| Computer Engineering | $83,729 National median for this major n=11,252 | Not published |
| Computer Science | $70,762 National median for this major n=44,537 | Not published |
| English Language and Literature, General | $36,147 National median for this major n=27,468 | Not published |
| Environmental Conservation | $40,925 National median for this major n=16,925 | Not published |
| Health/Medical Preparatory Programs | $36,985 National median for this major n=2,289 | Not published |
| History | $38,156 National median for this major n=20,617 | Not published |
| Human Services, General | $41,637 National median for this major n=5,838 | Not published |
| Leisure and Recreational Activities | $30,597 National median for this major n=119 | Not published |
| Liberal Arts | $42,801 National median for this major n=38,048 | Not published |
| Management Information Systems and Services | $65,673 National median for this major n=9,101 | Not published |
| Mathematics | $52,843 National median for this major n=13,762 | Not published |
| Music | $33,156 National median for this major n=13,251 | Not published |
| Personal Awareness and Self-Improvement | Not published | Not published |
| Psychology | $37,251 National median for this major n=100,431 | Not published |
| Social Sciences | $43,758 National median for this major n=5,239 | Not published |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | $37,216 National median for this major n=38,400 | Not published |
| Studio Art | $31,108 National median for this major n=25,748 | Not published |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | $49,186 Small program - rough guide n=49 | $22,803 Small program - rough guide n=47 |
| Teaching | $46,714 Small program - rough guide n=61 | $20,000 Small program - rough guide n=83 |
| Visual and Performing Arts, General | $30,671 National median for this major n=4,580 | Not published |
| Wildlife and Wildlands Science and Management | $34,340 National median for this major n=1,905 | Not published |
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