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2023 Most Popular Business Associate Degree Schools in North Dakota

14 Schools Ranked
$6,459 Avg Tuition & Fees*
$20,213 Avg Student Debt

It's not easy to decide which business program to enroll in when you have so many options available. You can choose a traditional brick and mortar school, or with the growth of online education, you can attend a school half-way across the country without even leaving your house. Also there are many trade schools and bootcamps that offer short-term programs that open up more career options.

Along with in-depth profiles of schools and the programs they offer, Business Degree Central has created the Most Popular Business Associate Degree Schools in North Dakota to help you in your search for the best school for you. Our analysis looked at 14 schools in North Dakota to see which associate degree programs were the most popular for business students. To create this ranking we looked at how many students graduated from each school on the list.

Learn more about these popular schools below:

#1

Bismarck State College

Bismarck, North Dakota
57 Total Awards
$4,926 Average Tuition & Fees
$17,120 Avg Student Debt

Our 2023 rankings named Bismarck State College the most popular school in North Dakota for business students working on their associate degree. This small public school is located in Bismarck, North Dakota, and it awarded 57 associate degrees in 2020-2021.

The average in-state tuition and fees for students at BSC is $4,926. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $6,930. Associate Degree recipients from BSC accumulate an average of $17,120 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Around 35% of those degree recipients were women.

One thing to take note of is that BSC does offer online classes in some areas. During the 2019-2020 year, about 66% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.

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#2

Williston State College

Williston, North Dakota
43 Total Awards
$5,981 Average Tuition & Fees
$15,725 Avg Student Debt

Out of the 14 schools in North Dakota that were part of this year’s ranking, Williston State College landed the # 2 spot on the list. Williston State College is located in Williston, North Dakota and has a very small student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 43 associate degrees to qualified students.

The average tuition and fees at Williston State College is $5,981. In-state students do not receive a discount, however you may be able to reduce your price if you receive financial aid. By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $15,725 in student loans. Of those students who received their degree, 81% were women.

Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at Williston State College. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 67% took at least some of their classes online.

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#3

Lake Region State College

Devils Lake, North Dakota
38 Total Awards
$5,000 Average Tuition & Fees
$16,732 Avg Student Debt

Out of the 14 schools in North Dakota that were part of this year’s ranking, Lake Region State College landed the # 3 spot on the list. Located in Devils Lake, North Dakota, the small public school awarded 38 diplomas to qualifed associate degree students in 2020-2021.

The average tuition and fees at Lake Region State College is $5,000. In-state students do not receive a discount, however you may be able to reduce your price if you receive financial aid. On average, associate degree students take out $16,732 in loans while pursuing their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 29% were women.

Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at Lake Region State College. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 65% took at least some of their classes online.

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#3

North Dakota State College of Science

Wahpeton, North Dakota
38 Total Awards
$5,646 Average Tuition & Fees
$16,451 Avg Student Debt

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend North Dakota State College of Science. It ranked #3 on our 2023 Most Popular Business Associate Degree Schools in North Dakota list. Wahpeton, North Dakota is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The public school handed out associate degrees to 38 students in 2020-2021.

In-state students pay an average of $5,646 in tuition and fees if they attend North Dakota State College of Science full time. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $6,606. By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $16,451 in student loans. Of those students who received their degree, 39% were women.

Online courses are available at North Dakota State College of Science, but you will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your field of interest. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 32% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.

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#5

Rasmussen University - North Dakota

Fargo, North Dakota
30 Total Awards
$11,847 Average Tuition & Fees
$27,566 Avg Student Debt

Out of the 14 schools in North Dakota that were part of this year’s ranking, Rasmussen University - North Dakota landed the # 5 spot on the list. Rasmussen University - North Dakota is a very small private for-profit school situated in Fargo, North Dakota. It awarded 30 associate degrees in 2020-2021.

Rasmussen University - North Dakota does not offer a discount to in-state students, so the average tuition and fees for all undergraduates is $11,847. This amount may be reduced if you receive financial aid. By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $27,566 in student loans. Of those students who received their degree, 80% were women.

Online courses are available at Rasmussen University - North Dakota, but you will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your field of interest. In fact, around 100% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.

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#6

Dickinson State University

Dickinson, North Dakota
12 Total Awards
$8,122 Average Tuition & Fees
$19,554 Avg Student Debt

Dickinson State University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for business students to get an associate degree. It came in at #6 on the list. DSU is located in Dickinson, North Dakota and has a small student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 12 associate degrees to qualified students.

Students from North Dakota who attend DSU full time pay an average of $8,122 in tuition and fees. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $9,942. On average, associate degree students take out $19,554 in loans while pursuing their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 58% were women.

Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at DSU. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 51% took at least some of their classes online.

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#7

United Tribes Technical College

Bismarck, North Dakota
8 Total Awards
$4,252 Average Tuition & Fees
$13,589 Avg Student Debt

United Tribes Technical College landed the #7 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular associate degree business programs. United Tribes Technical College is located in Bismarck, North Dakota and has a very small student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 8 associate degrees to qualified students.

If you want to attend United Tribes Technical College, expect to pay an average of $4,252 in tuition and fees. Of course, this could be reduced if you receive financial aid. Associate Degree recipients from United Tribes Technical College accumulate an average of $13,589 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 100% were women.

United Tribes Technical College does have options available for those who want to take online classes. You will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your specific major. In 2019-2020 about 11% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.

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#7

Cankdeska Cikana Community College

Fort Totten, North Dakota
8 Total Awards
$3,950 Average Tuition & Fees

Cankdeska Cikana Community College ranked #7 on this year’s Most Popular Business Associate Degree Schools in North Dakota list. CCCC is located in Fort Totten, North Dakota and has a very small student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 8 associate degrees to qualified students.

If you want to attend CCCC, expect to pay an average of $3,950 in tuition and fees. Of course, this could be reduced if you receive financial aid. Around 88% of those degree recipients were women.

If you are interested in distance education, CCCC is an excellent choice, since the school is online.

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#9

Dakota College at Bottineau

Bottineau, North Dakota
6 Total Awards
$5,173 Average Tuition & Fees
$13,087 Avg Student Debt

Dakota College at Bottineau landed the #9 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular associate degree business programs. Dakota College at Bottineau is a small public school located in Bottineau, North Dakota that handed out 6 associate degrees in 2020-2021.

The average in-state tuition and fees for students at MSU-Bottineau is $5,173. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $7,351. Associate Degree recipients from MSU-Bottineau accumulate an average of $13,087 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 33% were women.

Some students may be able to take online classes at MSU-Bottineau. In fact, around 81% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.

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#9

Sitting Bull College

Fort Yates, North Dakota
6 Total Awards
$4,010 Average Tuition & Fees

Sitting Bull College ranked #9 on this year’s Most Popular Business Associate Degree Schools in North Dakota list. Sitting Bull College is a public institution located in Fort Yates, North Dakota. The school has a very small population, and it awarded 6 associate degrees in 2020-2021.

The average tuition and fees at Sitting Bull College is $4,010. In-state students do not receive a discount, however you may be able to reduce your price if you receive financial aid. Around 100% of those degree recipients were women.

Sitting Bull College does have options available for those who want to take online classes. You will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your specific major. In 2019-2020 about 31% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.

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#11

Turtle Mountain Community College

Belcourt, North Dakota
3 Total Awards
$2,338 Average Tuition & Fees

Turtle Mountain Community College landed the #11 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular associate degree business programs. TMCC is a private not-for-profit institution located in Belcourt, North Dakota. The school has a very small population, and it awarded 3 associate degrees in 2020-2021.

TMCC does not offer a discount to in-state students, so the average tuition and fees for all undergraduates is $2,338. This amount may be reduced if you receive financial aid. Of those students who received their degree, 67% were women.

If you are interested in distance education, TMCC is an excellent choice, since the school is online.

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#11

Nueta Hidatsa Sahnish College

New Town, North Dakota
3 Total Awards
$3,870 Average Tuition & Fees

Nueta Hidatsa Sahnish College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for business students to get an associate degree. It came in at #11 on the list. NHSC is a very small public school situated in New Town, North Dakota. It awarded 3 associate degrees in 2020-2021.

NHSC does not offer a discount to in-state students, so the average tuition and fees for all undergraduates is $3,870. This amount may be reduced if you receive financial aid. Around 100% of those degree recipients were women.

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#13

Mayville State University

Mayville, North Dakota
2 Total Awards
$7,622 Average Tuition & Fees

Mayville State University landed the #13 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular associate degree business programs. Mayville State University is a small public school situated in Mayville, North Dakota. It awarded 2 associate degrees in 2020-2021.

The average in-state tuition and fees for students at Mayville State University is $7,622. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $10,756. Of those students who received their degree, 50% were women.

Online courses are available at Mayville State University, but you will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your field of interest. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 67% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.

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#14

Trinity Bible College and Graduate School

Ellendale, North Dakota
$17,686 Average Tuition & Fees

Trinity Bible College and Graduate School did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for business students to get an associate degree. It came in at #14 on the list.

Trinity does not offer a discount to in-state students, so the average tuition and fees for all undergraduates is $17,686. This amount may be reduced if you receive financial aid.

Online courses are available at Trinity, but you will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your field of interest. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 11% took at least some of their classes online.

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Notes and References

Footnotes

*These averages are for the top 14 schools only.

References

  • The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) serves as the core of our data about colleges.
  • Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).
  • Information about the national average student loan default rate is from the U.S. Department of Education and refers to data about the 2016 borrower cohort tracking period for which the cohort default rate (CDR) was 10.1%.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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