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2023 Most Popular Bachelor's Degree Trade Schools in North Dakota

8 Schools Ranked
$12,996 Avg Tuition & Fees*
$22,719 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.

Along with in-depth profiles of schools and the programs they offer, Trade College Search has created the Most Popular Bachelor's Degree Trade Schools in North Dakota to help you in your search for the best school for you. This report analyzed 8 schools in North Dakota to see which ones were the most popular bachelor's degree programs 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

University of North Dakota

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

Our 2023 rankings named University of North Dakota the most popular school in North Dakota for trade school students working on their bachelor’s degree. UND is located in Grand Forks, North Dakota and has a fairly large student population. In 2021-2022, this school awarded 1,904 bachelor’s degrees to qualified students.

Full-time students from North Dakota pay an average of $10,951 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend UND. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $15,570. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $22,449 in loans while pursuing their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 49% were women.

UND 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. 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.

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

Out of the 8 schools in North Dakota that were part of this year’s ranking, North Dakota State University - Main Campus landed the # 2 spot on the list. North Dakota State University - Main Campus is a fairly large public school located in Fargo, North Dakota that handed out 2,382 bachelor’s degrees in 2021-2022.

The average in-state tuition and fees for students at North Dakota State University is $10,792. If you are from out of state, expect to 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. Of those students who received their degree, 50% were women.

North Dakota State University does offer online classes for certain degree levels. 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.

Full North Dakota State University - Main Campus Report

#3

University of Mary

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

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of Mary. It ranked #3 on our 2023 Most Popular Bachelor’s Degree Trade Schools in North Dakota list. University of Mary is a small private not-for-profit school located in Bismarck, North Dakota that handed out 664 bachelor’s degrees in 2021-2022.

UMary does not offer a discount to in-state students, so the average tuition and fees for all undergraduates is $20,900. This amount may be reduced if you receive financial aid. By the time they get their bachelor’s degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $23,402 in student loans. Around 64% of those degree recipients were women.

Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at UMary. In fact, around 31% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2020-2021.

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#4

Minot State University

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

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Minot State University. It ranked #4 on our 2023 Most Popular Bachelor’s Degree Trade Schools in North Dakota list. MSU is a small public school situated in Minot, North Dakota. It awarded 529 bachelor’s degrees in 2021-2022.

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. By the time they get their bachelor’s degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $20,379 in student loans. Of those students who received their degree, 67% were women.

If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since MSU does offer online classes for certain majors. In fact, around 60% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2020-2021.

Full Minot State University Report

#5

Valley City State University

Valley City, North Dakota
275 Total Awards
$8,458 Average Tuition & Fees
$19,636 Avg Student Debt

A rank of #5 on this year’s list means Valley City State University is a great place for trade school students working on their bachelor’s degree. Located in Valley City, North Dakota, the small public school awarded 275 diplomas to qualifed bachelor’s degree students in 2021-2022.

Students from North Dakota who attend Valley City State University full time pay an average of $8,458 in tuition and fees. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $13,422. By the time they get their bachelor’s degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $19,636 in student loans. Around 66% of those degree recipients were women.

If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since Valley City State University does offer online classes for certain majors. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 53% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2020-2021.

Full Valley City State University Report

#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 most popular schools for trade school students working on their bachelor’s degree. UJ is a private not-for-profit institution located in Jamestown, North Dakota. The school has a small population, and it awarded 161 bachelor’s degrees in 2021-2022.

The average tuition and fees at UJ is $24,200. In-state students do not receive a discount, however you may be able to reduce your price if you receive financial aid. By the time they get their bachelor’s degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $24,358 in student loans. Of those students who received their degree, 44% were women.

You may have the opportunity to take online classes at UJ. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2020-2021 academic year, around 19% took at least some of their classes online.

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#7

Rasmussen University - North Dakota

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

Rasmussen University - North Dakota landed the #7 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular bachelor’s degree trade school programs. Located in Fargo, North Dakota, the very small private for-profit school handed out 23 bachelor’s degree awards 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. Around 96% of those degree recipients 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. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 91% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2020-2021.

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#8

Mayville State University

Mayville, North Dakota
209 Total Awards
$7,873 Average Tuition & Fees
$18,856 Avg Student Debt

Mayville State University ranked #8 on this year’s Most Popular Bachelor’s Degree Trade Schools in North Dakota list. Mayville State University is a public institution located in Mayville, North Dakota. The school has a small population, and it awarded 209 bachelor’s degrees in 2021-2022.

Students from North Dakota who attend Mayville State University full time pay an average of $7,873 in tuition and fees. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $11,131. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $18,856 in loans while pursuing their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 70% were women.

Some students may be able to take online classes at Mayville State University. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 67% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2020-2021.

Full Mayville State University Report

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Notes and References

Footnotes

*These averages are for the top 8 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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