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2023 Most Popular Online Schools in North Dakota

15 Schools Ranked
$46,306 Average Earnings
$23,327 Avg Student Debt

There are lots of options to pick from today when trying to decide which program is right for you. As online education opportunities continue to grow, you're not restricted to just schools in your local area anymore. Even some of the 'big name' schools are offering online courses. Also there are many trade schools and bootcamps that offer short-term programs that open up more career options.

The Most Popular Online Schools in North Dakota ranking is one of many tools that Course Advisor has developed to help you make your educational decision. This report analyzed 15 schools in North Dakota to see which ones had the most popular online programs for students. To create this ranking we looked at how many students graduated from schools with online programs.

Learn more about these popular schools with online programs:

#1

Valley City State University

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

Our 2023 rankings named Valley City State University the most popular school in North Dakota for students working on their degree. Valley City State University is a public institution located in Valley City, North Dakota. The school has a small population, and it awarded 454 degrees in 2020-2021.

By the time they get their degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $22,578 in student loans.After graduating from Valley City State University, students go on to jobs where they make an average of $39,881 during the early years of their career. Of those students who received their degree, 70% were women.

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#2

Lake Region State College

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

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Lake Region State College. It ranked #2 on our 2023 Most Popular Online Schools in North Dakota list. Located in Devils Lake, North Dakota, the small public school awarded 420 diplomas to qualifed students in 2020-2021.

On average, students take out $16,764 in loans while pursuing their degree. During the early years of their career, Lake Region State College graduates make an average of $42,054 annually. Of those students who received their degree, 59% were women.

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#3

University of Mary

Bismarck, North Dakota
1,127 Total Awards
$55,808 Average Earnings
$28,314 Avg Student Debt

A rank of #3 on this year’s list means University of Mary is a great place for students. University of Mary is a small private not-for-profit school located in Bismarck, North Dakota that handed out 1,127 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. During the early years of their career, UMary graduates make an average of $55,808 annually. Around 63% of those degree recipients were women.

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#4

Dakota College at Bottineau

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

The programs at Dakota College at Bottineau helped the school earn the #4 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular schools in North Dakota. MSU-Bottineau is a public institution located in Bottineau, North Dakota. The school has a small population, and it awarded 194 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. Of those students who received their degree, 77% were women.

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#5

Bismarck State College

Bismarck, North Dakota
1,094 Total Awards
$55,404 Average Earnings
$16,840 Avg Student Debt

A rank of #5 on this year’s list means Bismarck State College is a great place for students. BSC is a small public school situated in Bismarck, North Dakota. It awarded 1,094 degrees in 2020-2021.

On average, students take out $16,840 in loans while pursuing their degree.After graduating from BSC, students go on to jobs where they make an average of $55,404 during the early years of their career. Of those students who received their degree, 40% were women.

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#6

Mayville State University

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

With a ranking of #6, Mayville State University did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for students working. Located in Mayville, North Dakota, the small public school awarded 265 diplomas to qualifed students in 2020-2021.

By the time they get their degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $28,896 in student loans. Once they receive their degree, Mayville State University graduates enter the workforce, making an average salary of $39,678 during the early year of their career. Of those students who received their degree, 71% were women.

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#7

Trinity Bible College and Graduate School

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

With a ranking of #7, Trinity Bible College and Graduate School did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for students working. This very small private not-for-profit school is located in Ellendale, North Dakota, and it awarded 77 degrees in 2020-2021.

By the time they get their degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $22,292 in student loans. Around 48% of those degree recipients were women.

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#8

University of North Dakota

Grand Forks, North Dakota
3,325 Total Awards
$51,496 Average Earnings
$25,771 Avg Student Debt

University of North Dakota landed the #8 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular programs. UND is located in Grand Forks, North Dakota and has a fairly large student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 3,325 degrees to qualified students.

Degree recipients from UND accumulate an average of $25,771 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. If you borrow this amount, expect your monthly student loan payment to be around $591, assuming you are on a 10-year repayment plan.After graduating from UND, students go on to jobs where they make an average of $51,496 during the early years of their career. Around 58% of those degree recipients were women.

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#9

United Tribes Technical College

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

United Tribes Technical College landed the #9 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular programs. United Tribes Technical College is a private not-for-profit institution located in Bismarck, North Dakota. The school has a very small population, and it awarded 88 degrees in 2020-2021.

Degree recipients from United Tribes Technical College accumulate an average of $12,815 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 60% were women.

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#10

Minot State University

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

Minot State University ranked #10 on this year’s Most Popular Online Schools in North Dakota list. Located in Minot, North Dakota, the small public school handed out 699 degrees in 2020-2021.

By the time they get their degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $23,762 in student loans. Once they receive their degree, MSU graduates enter the workforce, making an average salary of $43,575 during the early year of their career. Of those students who received their degree, 64% were women.

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#11

Cankdeska Cikana Community College

Fort Totten, North Dakota
27 Total Awards

Cankdeska Cikana Community College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for students. It came in at #11 on the list. This very small public school is located in Fort Totten, North Dakota, and it awarded 27 degrees in 2020-2021.

Around 81% of those degree recipients were women.

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#12

Rasmussen University - North Dakota

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

Rasmussen University - North Dakota ranked #12 on this year’s Most Popular Online Schools in North Dakota list. Rasmussen University - North Dakota is a very small private for-profit school situated in Fargo, North Dakota. It awarded 338 degrees in 2020-2021.

On average, students take out $30,604 in loans while pursuing their degree. Those who take out this much in loans have to make a monthly payment of about $127 if they are on a 10-year repayment plan. During the early years of their career, Rasmussen University - North Dakota graduates make an average of $41,940 annually. Around 85% of those degree recipients were women.

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#13

Williston State College

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

Williston State College landed the #13 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular programs. This very small public school is located in Williston, North Dakota, and it awarded 327 degrees in 2020-2021.

Degree recipients from Williston State College accumulate an average of $16,894 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. During the early years of their career, Williston State College graduates make an average of $25,122 annually. Of those students who received their degree, 66% were women.

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#14

University of Jamestown

Jamestown, North Dakota
237 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 students. It came in at #14 on the list. Jamestown, North Dakota is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out degrees to 237 students in 2020-2021.

Degree recipients from UJ accumulate an average of $25,886 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. During the early years of their career, UJ graduates make an average of $49,749 annually. Around 56% of those degree recipients were women.

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#15

Dickinson State University

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

Dickinson State University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for students. It came in at #15 on the list. Dickinson, North Dakota is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The public school handed out degrees to 373 students in 2020-2021.

On average, students take out $25,653 in loans while pursuing their degree.After graduating from DSU, students go on to jobs where they make an average of $43,771 during the early years of their career. Around 67% of those degree recipients were women.

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Notes and References

Footnotes

*These averages are for the top 15 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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