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Best Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in North Dakota

2023 Best Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in North Dakota

6 Schools Ranked
$7,507 Avg Tuition & Fees*
$10,898 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 Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in North Dakota ranking. This report analyzed 6 schools in North Dakota to see which ones offered the best undergraduate certificate programs for trade school students.

View our full ranking methodology.

Top Trade Undergraduate Certificate Schools in North Dakota

Learn more about these excellent schools below:

#1

University of North Dakota

Grand Forks, North Dakota
31 Total Awards
$10,951 Average Tuition & Fees
$10,922 Avg Student Debt

Our 2023 rankings named University of North Dakota the best school in North Dakota for trade school students working on their undergraduate certificate. Located in Grand Forks, North Dakota, the fairly large public school awarded 31 diplomas to qualifed undergraduate certificate students in 2021-2022.

Students from North Dakota who attend UND full time pay an average of $10,951 in tuition and fees. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $15,570. On average, undergraduate certificate students take out $10,922 in loans while pursuing their degree.

If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since UND does offer online classes for certain majors. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 69% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2020-2021.

Full University of North Dakota Report

#2

Bismarck State College

Bismarck, North Dakota
172 Total Awards
$5,143 Average Tuition & Fees
$10,097 Avg Student Debt

Out of the 6 schools in North Dakota that were part of this year’s ranking, Bismarck State College landed the # 2 spot on the list. BSC is located in Bismarck, North Dakota and has a small student population. In 2021-2022, this school awarded 172 undergraduate certificates to qualified students.

Full-time students from North Dakota pay an average of $5,143 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend BSC. Out-of-state students pay an average of $7,227. On average, undergraduate certificate students take out $10,097 in loans while pursuing their degree.

If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since BSC does offer online classes for certain majors. In 2020-2021 about 65% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.

Full Bismarck State College Report

#3

Rasmussen University - North Dakota

Fargo, North Dakota
34 Total Awards
$12,285 Average Tuition & Fees
$12,099 Avg Student Debt

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Rasmussen University - North Dakota. The school came in at #3 on this year’s Best Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in North Dakota list. Located in Fargo, North Dakota, the very small private for-profit school awarded 34 diplomas to qualifed undergraduate certificate students in 2021-2022.

If you don’t receive financial aid, you can expect a bill for $12,285 to cover tuition and fees at Rasmussen University - North Dakota. The school does not offer an in-state discount. On average, undergraduate certificate students take out $12,099 in loans while pursuing their degree.

Rasmussen University - North Dakota does have options available for those who want to take online classes. You will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your specific major. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2020-2021 academic year, around 91% took at least some of their classes online.

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#4

North Dakota State College of Science

Wahpeton, North Dakota
56 Total Awards
$5,880 Average Tuition & Fees

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend North Dakota State College of Science. The school came in at #4 on this year’s Best Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in North Dakota list. North Dakota State College of Science is a public institution located in Wahpeton, North Dakota. The school has a small population, and it awarded 56 undergraduate certificates in 2021-2022.

Students from North Dakota who attend North Dakota State College of Science full time pay an average of $5,880 in tuition and fees. Out-of-state students pay an average of $6,879.

Some students may be able to take online classes at North Dakota State College of Science. During the 2020-2021 year, about 29% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.

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#5

Lake Region State College

Devils Lake, North Dakota
45 Total Awards
$5,435 Average Tuition & Fees
$6,932 Avg Student Debt

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Lake Region State College. It ranked #5 on our 2023 Best Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in North Dakota list. Devils Lake, North Dakota is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The public school handed out undergraduate certificates to 45 students in 2021-2022.

The average tuition and fees at Lake Region State College is $5,435. In-state students do not receive a discount, however you may be able to reduce your price if you receive financial aid. On average, undergraduate certificate students take out $6,932 in loans while pursuing their degree.

One thing to take note of is that Lake Region State College does offer online classes in some areas. During the 2020-2021 year, about 55% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.

Full Lake Region State College Report

#6

Dakota College at Bottineau

Bottineau, North Dakota
53 Total Awards
$5,347 Average Tuition & Fees
$11,241 Avg Student Debt

Dakota College at Bottineau ranked #6 on this year’s Best Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in North Dakota list. Located in Bottineau, North Dakota, the small public school awarded 53 diplomas to qualifed undergraduate certificate students in 2021-2022.

Full-time students from North Dakota pay an average of $5,347 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend MSU-Bottineau. Out-of-state students pay an average of $7,613. On average, undergraduate certificate students take out $11,241 in loans while pursuing their degree.

Online courses are available at MSU-Bottineau, but you will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your field of interest. In 2020-2021 about 79% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.

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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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