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If you thrive on solving problems and have a passion for helping communities prepare for and recover from crises, NDSU’s disaster resilience and emergency management degree program is ideal for you. This rigorous and dynamic major prepares you for success as a practitioner in emergency management and related fields or as a scholar pursuing an advanced degree. Combining robust coursework with hands-on learning opportunities, you’ll graduate ready to lead in diverse settings, from government and healthcare to nonprofits and humanitarian organizations.

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Post-Graduation Career Snapshot

Explore career possibilities within the first five years after graduation with a list of high-demand occupations. Discover how you can advance into more specialized or leadership roles through examples of potential career pathways.

High Demand Occupations

  • Emergency Management Specialist
  • Emergency Management Coordinator
  • Preparedness Specialist
  • Safety Officer
  • Emergency Planner

National Median Salary

$87,800
The median salary is based on national job listings for the above occupations that require five years experience or less.

Future Career Pathways

As you gain experience, you can advance into more specialized or leadership roles. Here are pathway occupations you might explore:
  • Emergency Management Director
  • Crisis Manager
  • Director of Campus Safety
Data sourced from Lightcast, a leading provider of labor market analytics and workforce data. 2025.

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NDSU students are encouraged to collaborate with an advisor and develop a unique program of study that meets their specific interests.

Comprehensive Curriculum

The in-depth curriculum covers all aspects of disaster resilience and emergency management. You’ll develop skills necessary to the effective practice of emergency management, including communication, collaboration, teamwork, leadership, critical thinking and problem-solving.

Career Support

You’ll receive guidance from the department on different career opportunities within the disaster resilience and emergency management field and help to develop skills and strategies related to job searches, resume building, networking and interviewing.

Professional Development and Leadership

Broaden your horizons and expand your experience outside of the classroom through experiential learning activities, research participation, conferences, trainings, networking events and alumni socials. A required six-credit internship will combine theoretical and applied aspects of emergency management to meet your career goals.

Accelerated Master’s Option Available

High-achieving undergraduates can complete both their bachelor's degree and either a Master of Science in community planning and resilience; or a Master of Public Health in five years.

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Tuition & Costs

NDSU offers a high-quality, academically rigorous education at an affordable cost. To support you in covering tuition and expenses, we provide a wide range of need-based and merit-based scholarships and financial aid options.

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At NDSU, we welcome students from all backgrounds who are seeking a dynamic learning environment within a supportive, welcoming community.

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