Offered Degrees
BS, MS, AS, Certificate, Post-Graduate
Online Courses
BS, MS, AS, Certificate, Post-Graduate
Total Programs
84
Online Programs
34
Salary after Completing
$37,000 - $38,400
Offered Degrees at NSU
Northern State University is categorized by Master's College and University (smaller programs) by Carnegie categorization. As of 2025, Northern State University offers 84 programs through online and on-site (classroom) education. It offers Associate's, Bachelor's, Master's, Certificate and Post-Graduate Certificate degree.
The following table lists number of programs by offered degree and online availability.
| Award Level | Total Number of Programs | Available Online Class |
|---|---|---|
| Associate's | 7 | 5 |
| Bachelor's | 44 | 9 |
| Master's | 11 | 10 |
| Less Than 1 Year Certificate | 14 | 3 |
| Post-Bachelor's Certificate | 8 | 7 |
| Total | 84 | 34 |
Field of Study by Offered Degree/Program
NSU Associate's Programs
Northern State University offers Associate's degree with 7 major programs. Among them 5 programs are available through online classes.
| Program | Available Online | Number of Completer | Average Salary after Completing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer and Information Sciences [+] | ✔ | 0 | |
| Computer and Information Sciences | ✔ | - | - |
| Education [+] | ✔ | 2 | |
| Early Childhood Education and Teaching | ✔ | 2 | - |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, Humanities [+] | ✔ | 14 | |
| General Studies | ✔ | 14 | - |
| Biological and Biomedical Sciences [+] | ✕ | 1 | |
| Biotechnology | ✕ | 1 | - |
| Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, and Firefighting [+] | ✔ | 4 | |
| Criminal Justice/Safety Studies | ✔ | 4 | - |
| Visual and Performing Arts [+] | ✕ | 2 | |
| Graphic Design | ✕ | 2 | - |
| Business [+] | ✔ | 4 | - |
| Business Administration and Management | ✔ | 4 | - |
NSU Bachelor's Programs
Northern State University offers Bachelor's degree with 44 major programs. Among them 9 programs are available through online classes.
| Program | Available Online | Number of Completer | Average Salary after Completing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer and Information Sciences [+] | ✕ | 3 | |
| Computer/Information Technology Services Administration and Management (other) | ✕ | 3 | - |
| Education [+] | ✕ | 55 | |
| Special Education and Teaching | ✕ | 4 | - |
| Elementary Education and Teaching | ✕ | 33 | - |
| Art Teacher Education | ✕ | - | - |
| English/Language Arts Teacher Education | ✕ | 1 | - |
| Mathematics Teacher Education | ✕ | - | - |
| Music Teacher Education | ✕ | 6 | - |
| Physical Education Teaching and Coaching | ✕ | 4 | - |
| Social Studies Teacher Education | ✕ | 5 | - |
| Biology Teacher Education | ✕ | 1 | - |
| Chemistry Teacher Education | ✕ | - | - |
| History Teacher Education | ✕ | 1 | - |
| Spanish Language Teacher Education | ✕ | - | - |
| Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics [+] | ✔ | 0 | |
| German Language and Literature | ✕ | - | - |
| Spanish Language and Literature | ✔ | - | - |
| English Language and Literature [+] | ✕ | 11 | |
| English Language and Literature | ✕ | 8 | - |
| Rhetoric and Composition | ✕ | 3 | - |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, Humanities [+] | ✔ | 4 | |
| General Studies | ✔ | 4 | - |
| Biological and Biomedical Sciences [+] | ✕ | 3 | |
| Biology/Biological Sciences | ✕ | 1 | - |
| Biochemistry | ✕ | - | - |
| Exercise Physiology | ✕ | 1 | - |
| Ecology | ✕ | 1 | - |
| Mathematics and Statistics [+] | ✕ | 0 | |
| Mathematics | ✕ | - | - |
| Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies [+] | ✔ | 0 | |
| International/Global Studies | ✔ | - | - |
| Parks, Recreation, Leisure, and Fitness Studies [+] | ✕ | 12 | |
| Health and Physical Education/Fitness | ✕ | - | - |
| Sport and Fitness Administration/Management | ✕ | 12 | - |
| Physical Sciences [+] | ✕ | 0 | |
| Chemistry | ✕ | - | - |
| Psychology [+] | ✕ | 1 | |
| Psychology | ✕ | 1 | - |
| Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, and Firefighting [+] | ✔ | 4 | |
| Criminal Justice/Safety Studies | ✔ | 4 | - |
| Social Sciences [+] | ✕ | 6 | |
| Political Science and Government | ✕ | 3 | - |
| Sociology | ✕ | 3 | - |
| Visual and Performing Arts [+] | ✕ | 7 | |
| Graphic Design | ✕ | 4 | - |
| Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts | ✕ | - | - |
| Art/Art Studies | ✕ | 1 | - |
| Fine/Studio Arts | ✕ | 1 | - |
| Music | ✕ | 1 | - |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences [+] | ✕ | 1 | |
| Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist | ✕ | 1 | - |
| Business [+] | ✔ | 30 | |
| Business Administration and Management | ✔ | 2 | $37,000 |
| Accounting | ✔ | 10 | - |
| Finance | ✕ | 2 | - |
| Banking and Financial Support Services | ✔ | 7 | - |
| International Business/Trade/Commerce | ✔ | 1 | - |
| Marketing/Marketing Management | ✔ | 8 | - |
| History [+] | ✕ | 5 | - |
| History | ✕ | 5 | - |
NSU Master's Programs
Northern State University offers Master's degree with 11 major programs. Among them 10 programs are available through online classes.
| Program | Available Online | Number of Completer | Average Salary after Completing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Education [+] | ✔ | 50 | |
| Curriculum and Instruction | ✔ | 17 | $39,600 |
| Educational Administration and Supervision (other) | ✔ | 10 | - |
| Educational/Instructional Technology | ✔ | 3 | - |
| Special Education and Teaching | ✔ | 3 | - |
| Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services | ✔ | 2 | $43,400 |
| Art Teacher Education | ✔ | - | - |
| Music Teacher Education | ✔ | 15 | - |
| Mathematics and Statistics [+] | ✔ | 10 | |
| Financial Mathematics | ✔ | 10 | - |
| Parks, Recreation, Leisure, and Fitness Studies [+] | ✕ | 15 | |
| Health and Physical Education/Fitness | ✕ | 15 | - |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences [+] | ✔ | 5 | |
| Mental Health Counseling/Counselor | ✔ | 5 | - |
| Business [+] | ✔ | 6 | - |
| Banking and Financial Support Services | ✔ | 6 | - |
NSU Less Than 1 Year Certificate Programs
Northern State University offers Less Than 1 Year Certificate degree with 14 major programs. Among them 3 programs are available through online classes.
| Program | Available Online | Number of Completer | Average Salary after Completing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Area, Ethnic, Cultural, Gender, and Group Studies [+] | ✔ | 0 | |
| German Studies | ✔ | - | - |
| Education [+] | ✕ | 2 | |
| Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language/ESL Language Instructor | ✕ | 2 | - |
| Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics [+] | ✔ | 0 | |
| Chinese Language and Literature | ✔ | - | - |
| Biological and Biomedical Sciences [+] | ✕ | 12 | |
| Biology/Biological Sciences | ✕ | 11 | - |
| Biotechnology | ✕ | 1 | - |
| Mathematics and Statistics [+] | ✕ | 0 | |
| Mathematics | ✕ | - | - |
| Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, and Firefighting [+] | ✕ | 0 | |
| Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration | ✕ | - | - |
| Social Sciences [+] | ✔ | 0 | |
| Geography | ✕ | - | - |
| American Government and Politics (United States | ✔ | - | - |
| Visual and Performing Arts [+] | ✕ | 2 | |
| Jazz/Jazz Studies | ✕ | - | - |
| Music Pedagogy | ✕ | - | - |
| Fine and Studio Arts Management | ✕ | 2 | - |
| Business [+] | ✕ | 0 | |
| Banking and Financial Support Services | ✕ | - | - |
| History [+] | ✕ | 2 | - |
| History | ✕ | 2 | - |
NSU Post-Bachelor's Certificate Programs
Northern State University offers Post-Bachelor's Certificate degree with 8 major programs. Among them 7 programs are available through online classes.
| Program | Available Online | Number of Completer | Average Salary after Completing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Area, Ethnic, Cultural, Gender, and Group Studies [+] | ✔ | 0 | |
| German Studies | ✔ | - | - |
| Education [+] | ✔ | 2 | |
| Educational Leadership and Administration | ✔ | 2 | - |
| Secondary School Administration/Principalship | ✕ | - | - |
| Educational/Instructional Technology | ✔ | - | - |
| Teacher Education, Multiple Levels | ✔ | - | - |
| Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language/ESL Language Instructor | ✔ | - | - |
| Mathematics and Statistics [+] | ✔ | 0 | |
| Mathematics | ✔ | - | - |
| Business [+] | ✔ | 0 | - |
| Banking and Financial Support Services | ✔ | - | - |
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