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Best Bachelor's Degree Trade Schools in North Dakota

2023 Best Bachelor's Degree Trade Schools in North Dakota

6 Schools Ranked
$14,606 Avg Tuition & Fees*
$22,719 Avg Student Debt

There are so many trade school programs in today's world that it can tough to figure out which one is the right one for you. Along with traditional schools that require in-person attendence, you can attend one of many reputable online schools. Some programs even offer a hybrid experience.

To help you arm yourself with the information you need to make your decision, Trade College Search has developed this Best Bachelor's Degree Trade Schools in North Dakota ranking. This report analyzed 6 schools in North Dakota to see which ones offered the best bachelor's degree programs for trade school students.

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Top Trade Bachelor's Degree Schools in North Dakota

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2,382 Total Awards
$10,792 Average Tuition & Fees
$21,418 Avg Student Debt

Our analysis found North Dakota State University - Main Campus to be the best school for trade school students who want to pursue a bachelor’s degree in North Dakota. North Dakota State University is a public institution located in Fargo, North Dakota. The school has a fairly large population, and it awarded 2,382 bachelor’s degrees in 2021-2022.

Full-time students from North Dakota pay an average of $10,792 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend North Dakota State University. Out-of-state students pay an average of $15,446. By the time they get their bachelor’s degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $21,418 in student loans.

Online courses are available at North Dakota 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, 52% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2020-2021.

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#2

University of Mary

Bismarck, North Dakota
664 Total Awards
$20,900 Average Tuition & Fees
$23,402 Avg Student Debt

The excellent bachelor’s degree programs at University of Mary helped the school earn the #2 place on this year’s ranking of the best trade school schools in North Dakota. UMary is located in Bismarck, North Dakota and has a small student population. In 2021-2022, this school awarded 664 bachelor’s degrees to qualified students.

The average tuition and fees at UMary is $20,900. In-state students do not receive a discount, however you may be able to reduce your price if you receive financial aid. Bachelor’s Degree recipients from UMary accumulate an average of $23,402 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.

Online courses are available at UMary, but you will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your field of interest. During the 2020-2021 year, about 31% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.

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#3

University of North Dakota

Grand Forks, North Dakota
1,904 Total Awards
$10,951 Average Tuition & Fees
$22,449 Avg Student Debt

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend University of North Dakota. The school came in at #3 on this year’s Best Bachelor’s Degree Trade Schools in North Dakota list. This fairly large public school is located in Grand Forks, North Dakota, and it awarded 1,904 bachelor’s degrees in 2021-2022.

Full-time students from North Dakota pay an average of $10,951 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend UND. Out-of-state students pay an average of $15,570. By the time they get their bachelor’s degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $22,449 in student loans.

Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at UND. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2020-2021 academic year, around 69% took at least some of their classes online.

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#4

Rasmussen University - North Dakota

Fargo, North Dakota
23 Total Awards
$12,285 Average Tuition & Fees
$28,981 Avg Student Debt

Out of the 6 schools in North Dakota that were part of this year’s ranking, Rasmussen University - North Dakota landed the # 4 spot on the list. Rasmussen University - North Dakota is a private for-profit institution located in Fargo, North Dakota. The school has a very small population, and it awarded 23 bachelor’s degrees in 2021-2022.

The average tuition and fees at Rasmussen University - North Dakota is $12,285. In-state students do not receive a discount, however you may be able to reduce your price if you receive financial aid. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $28,981 in loans while pursuing their degree.

Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at Rasmussen University - North Dakota. In 2020-2021 about 91% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.

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#5

Minot State University

Minot, North Dakota
529 Total Awards
$8,508 Average Tuition & Fees
$20,379 Avg Student Debt

A rank of #5 on this year’s list means Minot State University is a great place for trade school students working on their bachelor’s degree. MSU is located in Minot, North Dakota and has a small student population. In 2021-2022, this school awarded 529 bachelor’s degrees to qualified students.

If you want to attend MSU, expect to pay an average of $8,508 in tuition and fees. Of course, this could be reduced if you receive financial aid. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $20,379 in loans while pursuing their degree.

You may have the opportunity to take online classes at MSU. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2020-2021 academic year, around 60% took at least some of their classes online.

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#6

University of Jamestown

Jamestown, North Dakota
161 Total Awards
$24,200 Average Tuition & Fees
$24,358 Avg Student Debt

With a ranking of #6, University of Jamestown did quite well on this year’s best schools for trade school students working on their bachelor’s degree. UJ is located in Jamestown, North Dakota and has a small student population. In 2021-2022, this school awarded 161 bachelor’s degrees to qualified students.

If you don’t receive financial aid, you can expect a bill for $24,200 to cover tuition and fees at UJ. The school does not offer an in-state discount. Bachelor’s Degree recipients from UJ accumulate an average of $24,358 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.

Online courses are available at UJ, 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, 19% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2020-2021.

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Notes and References

Footnotes

*These averages are for the top 6 schools only.

References

  • Read more about our ranking methodology.
  • 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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