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Essential careers start right here.

Science, Tech and a Healthy Check.

More options. More action. Health Sciences pathways at Bismarck State College put you at the center of an always-on industry, ready to earn a life-changing salary in a healthcare or exercise and sports studies. Demand is sizzling for qualified professionals, in North Dakota and beyond, with hospitals, clinics, companies and more paying top dollar for graduates bearing the latest skills. No matter which Health Sciences pathway you choose, you’ll be swiping right on your success story. Begin at Bismarck State College… and build your future from the ground up.

Six-figure Success.

There has never been a better time to earn a living improving lives. Career education students in Health Sciences programs are encountering unprecedented workforce demand as the need for nurses, medical assistants, surgical techs, sports and fitness experts, lab techs and EMT personnel grows ever more urgent. Not surprisingly, salaries are soaring, with the most in-demand occupations reaching $100,000 or more.

A Future in Fitness.

Flex into a future-proof career in the all-new Exercise and Sports Studies program at Bismarck State College. Short-term certificates are available in Exercise Science, Sport and Fitness Entrepreneurship, Sport and Fitness Management and Clinical Exercise Science.

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A Higher Ceiling. A Healthier Salary.

#1
in N.D.

Health Sciences is North Dakota’s fastest-growing sector, with the Labor Market Information Center projecting a staggering 13% increase in jobs statewide by 2032*.

#1
Nationwide

The healthcare and social assistance sector paces all U.S. industries, with opportunities expected to expand 9.7% by 2032 (representing about 45% of all new jobs)**.

+15.4%

Healthcare support careers are especially hot, with new jobs expanding at almost five times the national average rate for all occupations**.

$65,490

Employees in this sector earn more than $65K per year, on average, in North Dakota*.

Sources: *Insights ND, **Bureau of Labor Statistics

Done Bright.

The Health Sciences and Healthcare Support sectors include many Bright Outlook occupations (fields expected to grow by at least 100,000 jobs or 5% over 10 years), as designated by O-Net, including Nurses, Medical Assistants, Exercise Trainers, Surgical Technologists, Sonogrophers, Paramedics, Laboratory Technicians and more.

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All-Access. No Debt.
Scholarships @ Bismarck State

The BSC Foundation awards close to $1.3 million in scholarships every year, with awards ranging from $500 to full tuition and fees.

Thanks to scholarships and tuition waivers, plus generous financial aid packages, BSC students have an opportunity to graduate with little or no debt.

Options
DONE RIGHT.

Discover your destiny among 20+ real world-ready pathways, covering patient care, sports and fitness, technology, management and more.

Experiences
DONE RIGHT.

Build essential skills on state-of-the-art equipment and access on-site career training through our workforce partners.

Support
DONE RIGHT.

Plan your career path with confidence, calling on our committed community of academic support experts.

The Heart of the Health Sciences Industry.

Bismarck State College is a proven launchpad for health sciences careers. Join our next-level network of instructors, innovators and game-changers – and explore opportunities with employers like these.

Sanford Bismarck
North Dakota Hospital Association
CHI St. Alexius Health
McKenzie County Healthcare System
Northern Plains Laboratory
Vibra Hospital

Metro Area Ambulance Services
Indian Health Service
Sanford Power
Sanford Health
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