North Dakota Colleges

The vast hilly Great Plains state of North Dakota is home to more than 25 schools. The largest colleges in North Dakota are the University of North Dakota in Grand Forks and North Dakota State University in Fargo. Aside from boasting a big student population, the University of North Dakota is ranked among the Best Midwestern Colleges. Bismarck State College, Dickinson State University and Valley City State University are among the other public North Dakota colleges. The state also hosts five tribal community colleges and several private schools such as University of Mary and Jamestown College. Capital city Bismarck has several of the state’s schools including United Tribes Technical College and Bismarck State College.

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North Dakota College and Degree Offerings

With an 11-school strong North Dakota University System of colleges and universities, a handful of tribal community colleges and a few private schools to choose from, students have many degree options. If you’re interested in space and aviation you can earn an impressive bachelors degree in the field at the University of North Dakota. It’s known for its School of Aerospace Sciences, which trains airplane pilots from around the world and has been named a space grant institution. Alternately, a wide array of other majors are available to bachelors degree and masters degree students. Jamestown College is the state’s sole liberal art school for students interested in that type of education. For those looking to enter the workforce quickly a certificate program or 2-year career training degree from a community college or career college is also an option.

Bachelors Degree (4-Year Colleges)
Associates Degree (2-Year Career Training)
Associates Degree (2-Year Transfer Degree)
Certificate Programs and Diplomas
Masters Degree (Graduate Schools)

                
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                    4-Year Colleges and Universities in North Dakota
                
                North Dakota State University 
University of North Dakota 
Bismarck State College 
Minot State University 
University of Mary 
Dickinson State University 
Rasmussen College, Fargo 
Valley City State University 
Jamestown College 
Mayville State University 

            

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                    Career Training, Vocation Schools and Trade Schools in North Dakota
                
                Bismarck State College 
Minot State University 
University of Mary 
Dickinson State University 
North Dakota State College of Science 
Lake Region State College 
Rasmussen College, Fargo 
Williston State College 
Mayville State University 
Dakota College at Bottineau 

            

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                    Community College and Junior Colleges in North Dakota
                
                Bismarck State College 
North Dakota State College of Science 
Lake Region State College 
Williston State College 
Dakota College at Bottineau 
United Tribes Technical College 
Fort Berthold Community College 
Cankdeska Cikana Community College 

            

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                    Certificate Programs in North Dakota
                
                North Dakota State University 
University of North Dakota 
Bismarck State College 
Minot State University 
Dickinson State University 
North Dakota State College of Science 
Lake Region State College 
Rasmussen College, Fargo 
Williston State College 
Dakota College at Bottineau 

            

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                    Graduate Schools in North Dakota
                
                North Dakota State University 
University of North Dakota 
Minot State University 
University of Mary 
Valley City State University 

            

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North Dakota Career Opportunities

Agriculture is the main industry in the state but graduates of North Dakota colleges will career opportunities are varied in the state’s largest cities of Fargo and Grand Forks. Both Insurance and Healthcare provide lots of jobs to residents. Healthcare Adminstration, Medical Insurance/Biller, Medical Assistant Professions and Surgical Technologist are all in demand. If working with your hands is more your speed, Autobody Repair, Electrical Technician and Welding Technology/Welder careers are plentiful here as well. A handful of beauty-focused career colleges in North Dakota produce qualified graduates to fill many positions as Barbering/Barber and Cosmetology/Cosmetologist.