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2023 Most Popular Associate Degree Trade Schools in North Dakota

11 Schools Ranked
$5,781 Avg Tuition & Fees*
$16,215 Avg Student Debt

A trade school student has lots of options to pick from when considering higher education opportunities. 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 Most Popular Associate Degree Trade Schools in North Dakota ranking. Our analysis looked at 11 schools in North Dakota to see which associate degree programs were the most popular for trade school students. To create this ranking we looked at how many students graduated from each school on the list.

Learn more about these popular schools below:

#1

Bismarck State College

Bismarck, North Dakota
759 Total Awards
$5,143 Average Tuition & Fees
$12,985 Avg Student Debt

Our 2023 rankings named Bismarck State College the most popular school in North Dakota for trade school students working on their associate degree. BSC is located in Bismarck, North Dakota and has a small student population. In 2021-2022, this school awarded 759 associate degrees to qualified students.

Students from North Dakota who attend BSC full time pay an average of $5,143 in tuition and fees. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $7,227. By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $12,985 in student loans. Of those students who received their degree, 46% were women.

BSC does offer online classes for certain degree levels. During the 2020-2021 year, about 65% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.

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#2

North Dakota State College of Science

Wahpeton, North Dakota
501 Total Awards
$5,880 Average Tuition & Fees
$13,866 Avg Student Debt

The excellent associate degree programs at North Dakota State College of Science helped the school earn the #2 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular trade school schools in North Dakota. Wahpeton, North Dakota is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The public school handed out associate degrees to 501 students in 2021-2022.

Full-time students from North Dakota pay an average of $5,880 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend North Dakota State College of Science. Out-of-state students pay an average of $6,879. Associate Degree recipients from North Dakota State College of Science accumulate an average of $13,866 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 43% were women.

Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at North Dakota State College of Science. In fact, around 29% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2020-2021.

Full North Dakota State College of Science Report

#3

Dickinson State University

Dickinson, North Dakota
45 Total Awards
$9,118 Average Tuition & Fees
$11,669 Avg Student Debt

Out of the 11 schools in North Dakota that were part of this year’s ranking, Dickinson State University landed the # 3 spot on the list. Dickinson, North Dakota is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The public school handed out associate degrees to 45 students in 2021-2022.

The average in-state tuition and fees for students at DSU is $9,118. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $11,218. By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $11,669 in student loans. Around 76% of those degree recipients were women.

If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since DSU does offer online classes for certain majors. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 59% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2020-2021.

Full Dickinson State University Report

#4

Williston State College

Williston, North Dakota
254 Total Awards
$5,768 Average Tuition & Fees
$11,564 Avg Student Debt

A rank of #4 on this year’s list means Williston State College is a great place for trade school students working on their associate degree. This very small public school is located in Williston, North Dakota, and it awarded 254 associate degrees in 2021-2022.

If you want to attend Williston State College, expect to pay an average of $5,768 in tuition and fees. Of course, this could be reduced if you receive financial aid. By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $11,564 in student loans. Of those students who received their degree, 72% were women.

One thing to take note of is that Williston State College does offer online classes in some areas. In 2020-2021 about 69% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.

Full Williston State College Report

#4

Rasmussen University - North Dakota

Fargo, North Dakota
210 Total Awards
$12,285 Average Tuition & Fees
$21,089 Avg Student Debt

Out of the 11 schools in North Dakota that were part of this year’s ranking, Rasmussen University - North Dakota landed the # 4 spot on the list. Located in Fargo, North Dakota, the very small private for-profit school awarded 210 diplomas to qualifed associate degree students in 2021-2022.

Rasmussen University - North Dakota does not offer a discount to in-state students, so the average tuition and fees for all undergraduates is $12,285. This amount may be reduced if you receive financial aid. By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $21,089 in student loans. Of those students who received their degree, 84% were women.

Online courses are available at Rasmussen University - North Dakota, but you will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your field of interest. In fact, around 91% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2020-2021.

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#6

Lake Region State College

Devils Lake, North Dakota
173 Total Awards
$5,435 Average Tuition & Fees
$12,088 Avg Student Debt

Lake Region State College came in at #6 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Associate Degree Trade Schools in North Dakota ranking. Located in Devils Lake, North Dakota, the small public school handed out 173 associate degree awards in 2021-2022.

If you don’t receive financial aid, you can expect a bill for $5,435 to cover tuition and fees at Lake Region State College. The school does not offer an in-state discount. By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $12,088 in student loans. Around 59% of those degree recipients were women.

Some students may be able to take online classes at Lake Region State College. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2020-2021 academic year, around 55% took at least some of their classes online.

Full Lake Region State College Report

#7

Turtle Mountain Community College

Belcourt, North Dakota
82 Total Awards
$2,482 Average Tuition & Fees

Turtle Mountain Community College came in at #7 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Associate Degree Trade Schools in North Dakota ranking. Belcourt, North Dakota is the setting for this very small institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out associate degrees to 82 students in 2021-2022.

TMCC does not offer a discount to in-state students, so the average tuition and fees for all undergraduates is $2,482. This amount may be reduced if you receive financial aid. Of those students who received their degree, 80% were women.

Some students may be able to take online classes at TMCC. During the 2020-2021 year, about 55% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.

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#8

Dakota College at Bottineau

Bottineau, North Dakota
150 Total Awards
$5,347 Average Tuition & Fees
$14,599 Avg Student Debt

Dakota College at Bottineau did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for trade school students to get an associate degree. It came in at #8 on the list. Located in Bottineau, North Dakota, the small public school handed out 150 associate degree awards in 2021-2022.

In-state students pay an average of $5,347 in tuition and fees if they attend MSU-Bottineau full time. Out-of-state students pay an average of $7,613. On average, associate degree students take out $14,599 in loans while pursuing their degree. Around 63% of those degree recipients were women.

You may have the opportunity to take online classes at MSU-Bottineau. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 79% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2020-2021.

Full Dakota College at Bottineau Report

#9

United Tribes Technical College

Bismarck, North Dakota
47 Total Awards
$4,252 Average Tuition & Fees

United Tribes Technical College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for trade school students to get an associate degree. It came in at #9 on the list. Bismarck, North Dakota is the setting for this very small institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out associate degrees to 47 students in 2021-2022.

United Tribes Technical College does not offer a discount to in-state students, so the average tuition and fees for all undergraduates is $4,252. This amount may be reduced if you receive financial aid. Of those students who received their degree, 72% were women.

You may have the opportunity to take online classes at United Tribes Technical College. In fact, around 28% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2020-2021.

Full United Tribes Technical College Report

#10

Sitting Bull College

Fort Yates, North Dakota
25 Total Awards
$4,010 Average Tuition & Fees

With a ranking of #10, Sitting Bull College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for trade school students working on their associate degree. Sitting Bull College is located in Fort Yates, North Dakota and has a very small student population. In 2021-2022, this school awarded 25 associate degrees to qualified students.

If you don’t receive financial aid, you can expect a bill for $4,010 to cover tuition and fees at Sitting Bull College. The school does not offer an in-state discount. Around 80% of those degree recipients were women.

One thing to take note of is that Sitting Bull College does offer online classes in some areas. During the 2020-2021 year, about 36% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.

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#10

Nueta Hidatsa Sahnish College

New Town, North Dakota
22 Total Awards
$3,870 Average Tuition & Fees

Nueta Hidatsa Sahnish College came in at #10 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Associate Degree Trade Schools in North Dakota ranking. NHSC is a very small public school situated in New Town, North Dakota. It awarded 22 associate degrees in 2021-2022.

If you don’t receive financial aid, you can expect a bill for $3,870 to cover tuition and fees at NHSC. The school does not offer an in-state discount. Of those students who received their degree, 68% were women.

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Notes and References

Footnotes

*These averages are for the top 11 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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