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Best Trade Schools in North Dakota

2023 Best Trade Schools in North Dakota

9 Schools Ranked
$46,499 Average Earnings
$23,674 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 assist you in seeing some of the education options that are available to you, Trade College Search has created its Best Trade Schools in North Dakota ranking. Our analysis looked at 9 schools in North Dakota to see which programs offered the best educational experiences for trade school students.

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Top Trade Schools in North Dakota

Learn more about these excellent schools below:

#1

Bismarck State College

Bismarck, North Dakota
1,078 Total Awards

Our 2023 rankings named Bismarck State College the best school in North Dakota for trade school students working on their degree. Located in Bismarck, North Dakota, the small public school handed out 1,078 degrees in 2021-2022.

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3,143 Total Awards

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend North Dakota State University - Main Campus. It ranked #2 on our 2023 Best Trade Schools in North Dakota list. This fairly large public school is located in Fargo, North Dakota, and it awarded 3,143 degrees in 2021-2022.

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#3

University of Mary

Bismarck, North Dakota
1,150 Total Awards

The excellent programs at University of Mary helped the school earn the #3 place on this year’s ranking of the best trade schools in North Dakota. Located in Bismarck, North Dakota, the small private not-for-profit school awarded 1,150 diplomas to qualifed students in 2021-2022.

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#4

University of North Dakota

Grand Forks, North Dakota
3,449 Total Awards

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend University of North Dakota. The school came in at #4 on this year’s Best Trade Schools in North Dakota list. UND is a fairly large public school situated in Grand Forks, North Dakota. It awarded 3,449 degrees in 2021-2022.

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#5

North Dakota State College of Science

Wahpeton, North Dakota
569 Total Awards

A rank of #5 on this year’s list means North Dakota State College of Science is a great place for trade school students. Located in Wahpeton, North Dakota, the small public school awarded 569 diplomas to qualifed students in 2021-2022.

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#6

Rasmussen University - North Dakota

Fargo, North Dakota
335 Total Awards

Rasmussen University - North Dakota ranked #6 on this year’s Best Trade Schools in North Dakota list. Located in Fargo, North Dakota, the very small private for-profit school handed out 335 degrees in 2021-2022.

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#7

Dickinson State University

Dickinson, North Dakota
340 Total Awards

Dickinson State University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for trade school students. It came in at #7 on the list. Dickinson, North Dakota is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The public school handed out degrees to 340 students in 2021-2022.

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#8

Minot State University

Minot, North Dakota
649 Total Awards

With a ranking of #8, Minot State University did quite well on this year’s best schools for trade school students working. Located in Minot, North Dakota, the small public school handed out 649 degrees in 2021-2022.

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#9

Dakota College at Bottineau

Bottineau, North Dakota
219 Total Awards

Dakota College at Bottineau did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for trade school students. It came in at #9 on the list. MSU-Bottineau is a small public school situated in Bottineau, North Dakota. It awarded 219 degrees in 2021-2022.

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Notes and References

Footnotes

*These averages are for the top 9 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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