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2023 Most Popular Business Schools in North Dakota

20 Schools Ranked
$46,306 Average Earnings
$23,327 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.

To assist you in seeing some of the education options that are available to you, Business Degree Central has created its Most Popular Business Schools in North Dakota ranking. Our analysis looked at 20 schools in North Dakota to see which 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:

641 Total Awards
$48,201 Average Earnings
$23,435 Avg Student Debt

Our analysis found North Dakota State University - Main Campus to be the most popular school for business students in North Dakota. North Dakota State University is a fairly large public school situated in Fargo, North Dakota. It awarded 641 degrees in 2020-2021.

By the time they get their degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $23,435 in student loans. During the early years of their career, North Dakota State University graduates make an average of $48,201 annually. Around 39% of those degree recipients were women.

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#2

University of North Dakota

Grand Forks, North Dakota
421 Total Awards
$51,496 Average Earnings
$25,771 Avg Student Debt

You’ll be in good company if you attend University of North Dakota. The school came in at #2 on this year’s Most Popular Business Schools in North Dakota list. Located in Grand Forks, North Dakota, the fairly large public school handed out 421 degrees in 2020-2021.

Degree recipients from UND accumulate an average of $25,771 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. For those students on a 10-year repayment plan, the average payment due each month is around $591. Once they receive their degree, UND graduates enter the workforce, making an average salary of $51,496 during the early year of their career. Around 36% of those degree recipients were women.

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#3

University of Mary

Bismarck, North Dakota
300 Total Awards
$55,808 Average Earnings
$28,314 Avg Student Debt

The programs at University of Mary helped the school earn the #3 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular business schools in North Dakota. UMary is a private not-for-profit institution located in Bismarck, North Dakota. The school has a small population, and it awarded 300 degrees in 2020-2021.

By the time they get their degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $28,314 in student loans.After graduating from UMary, students go on to jobs where they make an average of $55,808 during the early years of their career. Of those students who received their degree, 43% were women.

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#4

Minot State University

Minot, North Dakota
204 Total Awards
$43,575 Average Earnings
$23,762 Avg Student Debt

A rank of #4 on this year’s list means Minot State University is a great place for business students. This small public school is located in Minot, North Dakota, and it awarded 204 degrees in 2020-2021.

On average, students take out $23,762 in loans while pursuing their degree. Once they receive their degree, MSU graduates enter the workforce, making an average salary of $43,575 during the early year of their career. Around 42% of those degree recipients were women.

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#5

Dickinson State University

Dickinson, North Dakota
169 Total Awards
$43,771 Average Earnings
$25,653 Avg Student Debt

Out of the 20 schools in North Dakota that were part of this year’s ranking, Dickinson State University landed the # 5 spot on the list. Dickinson, North Dakota is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The public school handed out degrees to 169 students in 2020-2021.

By the time they get their degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $25,653 in student loans.After graduating from DSU, students go on to jobs where they make an average of $43,771 during the early years of their career. Of those students who received their degree, 69% were women.

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#6

Bismarck State College

Bismarck, North Dakota
115 Total Awards
$55,404 Average Earnings
$16,840 Avg Student Debt

Bismarck State College ranked #6 on this year’s Most Popular Business Schools in North Dakota list. Bismarck, North Dakota is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The public school handed out degrees to 115 students in 2020-2021.

On average, students take out $16,840 in loans while pursuing their degree. Once they receive their degree, BSC graduates enter the workforce, making an average salary of $55,404 during the early year of their career. Of those students who received their degree, 22% were women.

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#7

Rasmussen University - North Dakota

Fargo, North Dakota
90 Total Awards
$41,940 Average Earnings
$30,604 Avg Student Debt

Rasmussen University - North Dakota did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for business students. It came in at #7 on the list. This very small private for-profit school is located in Fargo, North Dakota, and it awarded 90 degrees in 2020-2021.

On average, students take out $30,604 in loans while pursuing their degree. For those students on a 10-year repayment plan, the average payment due each month is around $127.After graduating from Rasmussen University - North Dakota, students go on to jobs where they make an average of $41,940 during the early years of their career. Of those students who received their degree, 78% were women.

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#8

University of Jamestown

Jamestown, North Dakota
55 Total Awards
$49,749 Average Earnings
$25,886 Avg Student Debt

University of Jamestown did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for business students. It came in at #8 on the list. UJ is a small private not-for-profit school situated in Jamestown, North Dakota. It awarded 55 degrees in 2020-2021.

On average, students take out $25,886 in loans while pursuing their degree. Once they receive their degree, UJ graduates enter the workforce, making an average salary of $49,749 during the early year of their career. Around 42% of those degree recipients were women.

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#9

Lake Region State College

Devils Lake, North Dakota
44 Total Awards
$42,054 Average Earnings
$16,764 Avg Student Debt

Lake Region State College came in at #9 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Business Schools in North Dakota ranking. This small public school is located in Devils Lake, North Dakota, and it awarded 44 degrees in 2020-2021.

On average, students take out $16,764 in loans while pursuing their degree.After graduating from Lake Region State College, students go on to jobs where they make an average of $42,054 during the early years of their career. Around 25% of those degree recipients were women.

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#10

Williston State College

Williston, North Dakota
43 Total Awards
$25,122 Average Earnings
$16,894 Avg Student Debt

With a ranking of #10, Williston State College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for business students working. Williston, North Dakota is the setting for this very small institution of higher learning. The public school handed out degrees to 43 students in 2020-2021.

By the time they get their degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $16,894 in student loans. Once they receive their degree, Williston State College graduates enter the workforce, making an average salary of $25,122 during the early year of their career. Around 81% of those degree recipients were women.

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#11

Mayville State University

Mayville, North Dakota
42 Total Awards
$39,678 Average Earnings
$28,896 Avg Student Debt

Mayville State University landed the #11 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular business programs. This small public school is located in Mayville, North Dakota, and it awarded 42 degrees in 2020-2021.

On average, students take out $28,896 in loans while pursuing their degree. During the early years of their career, Mayville State University graduates make an average of $39,678 annually. Around 62% of those degree recipients were women.

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#12

North Dakota State College of Science

Wahpeton, North Dakota
38 Total Awards
$41,257 Average Earnings
$16,451 Avg Student Debt

North Dakota State College of Science came in at #12 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Business Schools in North Dakota ranking. Located in Wahpeton, North Dakota, the small public school awarded 38 diplomas to qualifed students in 2020-2021.

On average, students take out $16,451 in loans while pursuing their degree. During the early years of their career, North Dakota State College of Science graduates make an average of $41,257 annually. Of those students who received their degree, 39% were women.

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#13

Valley City State University

Valley City, North Dakota
27 Total Awards
$39,881 Average Earnings
$22,578 Avg Student Debt

Valley City State University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for business students. It came in at #13 on the list. This small public school is located in Valley City, North Dakota, and it awarded 27 degrees in 2020-2021.

On average, students take out $22,578 in loans while pursuing their degree. During the early years of their career, Valley City State University graduates make an average of $39,881 annually. Around 30% of those degree recipients were women.

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#14

United Tribes Technical College

Bismarck, North Dakota
18 Total Awards
$12,815 Avg Student Debt

With a ranking of #14, United Tribes Technical College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for business students working. Located in Bismarck, North Dakota, the very small private not-for-profit school handed out 18 degrees in 2020-2021.

By the time they get their degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $12,815 in student loans. Around 83% of those degree recipients were women.

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#15

Sitting Bull College

Fort Yates, North Dakota
15 Total Awards

With a ranking of #15, Sitting Bull College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for business students working. Sitting Bull College is a very small public school located in Fort Yates, North Dakota that handed out 15 degrees in 2020-2021.

Of those students who received their degree, 87% were women.

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#16

Cankdeska Cikana Community College

Fort Totten, North Dakota
8 Total Awards

Cankdeska Cikana Community College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for business students. It came in at #16 on the list. CCCC is a very small public school situated in Fort Totten, North Dakota. It awarded 8 degrees in 2020-2021.

Around 88% of those degree recipients were women.

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#17

Turtle Mountain Community College

Belcourt, North Dakota
7 Total Awards

Turtle Mountain Community College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for business students. It came in at #17 on the list. This very small private not-for-profit school is located in Belcourt, North Dakota, and it awarded 7 degrees in 2020-2021.

Of those students who received their degree, 86% were women.

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#18

Dakota College at Bottineau

Bottineau, North Dakota
6 Total Awards
$45,945 Average Earnings
$15,492 Avg Student Debt

With a ranking of #18, Dakota College at Bottineau did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for business students working. Located in Bottineau, North Dakota, the small public school handed out 6 degrees in 2020-2021.

Degree recipients from MSU-Bottineau accumulate an average of $15,492 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.After graduating from MSU-Bottineau, students go on to jobs where they make an average of $45,945 during the early years of their career. Around 33% of those degree recipients were women.

Full Dakota College at Bottineau Report

#19

Trinity Bible College and Graduate School

Ellendale, North Dakota
5 Total Awards
$22,292 Avg Student Debt

Trinity Bible College and Graduate School landed the #19 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular business programs. Located in Ellendale, North Dakota, the very small private not-for-profit school handed out 5 degrees in 2020-2021.

Degree recipients from Trinity accumulate an average of $22,292 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Around 40% of those degree recipients were women.

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#20

Nueta Hidatsa Sahnish College

New Town, North Dakota
4 Total Awards

Nueta Hidatsa Sahnish College landed the #20 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular business programs. NHSC is located in New Town, North Dakota and has a very small student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 4 degrees to qualified students.

Around 100% of those degree recipients were women.

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Notes and References

Footnotes

*These averages are for the top 20 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%.

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