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2023 Most Popular Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in North Dakota

16 Schools Ranked
$6,207 Avg Tuition & Fees*
$10,898 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 Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in North Dakota ranking. This report analyzed 16 schools in North Dakota to see which ones were the most popular undergraduate certificate 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

Bismarck State College

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

Our analysis found Bismarck State College to be the most popular school for trade school students who want to pursue a undergraduate certificate in North Dakota. This small public school is located in Bismarck, North Dakota, and it awarded 172 undergraduate certificates in 2021-2022.

Students from North Dakota who attend BSC full time pay an average of $5,143 in tuition and fees. 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. Around 35% of those degree recipients were women.

You may have the opportunity to take online classes at BSC. In fact, around 65% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2020-2021.

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52 Total Awards
$13,299 Avg Student Debt

You’ll be in good company if you attend The Salon Professional Academy - Fargo. The school came in at #2 on this year’s Most Popular Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in North Dakota list. Located in Fargo, North Dakota, the very small private for-profit school handed out 52 undergraduate certificate awards in 2021-2022.

On average, undergraduate certificate students take out $13,299 in loans while pursuing their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 90% were women.

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#3

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 attend Lake Region State College. The school came in at #3 on this year’s Most Popular Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in North Dakota list. Lake Region State College is located in Devils Lake, North Dakota and has a small student population. In 2021-2022, this school awarded 45 undergraduate certificates to qualified students.

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 undergraduate certificate, students from this school have racked up an average of $6,932 in student loans. Of those students who received their degree, 67% were women.

Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at Lake Region State College. In 2020-2021 about 55% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.

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#4

Williston State College

Williston, North Dakota
62 Total Awards
$5,768 Average Tuition & Fees
$14,073 Avg Student Debt

You’ll be in good company if you attend Williston State College. The school came in at #4 on this year’s Most Popular Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in North Dakota list. Located in Williston, North Dakota, the very small public school handed out 62 undergraduate certificate awards in 2021-2022.

Williston State College does not offer a discount to in-state students, so the average tuition and fees for all undergraduates is $5,768. This amount may be reduced if you receive financial aid. Undergraduate Certificate recipients from Williston State College accumulate an average of $14,073 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Around 73% of those degree recipients were women.

If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since Williston State College does offer online classes for certain majors. During the 2020-2021 year, about 69% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.

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#5

North Dakota State College of Science

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

Out of the 16 schools in North Dakota that were part of this year’s ranking, North Dakota State College of Science landed the # 5 spot on the list. Wahpeton, North Dakota is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The public school handed out undergraduate certificates to 56 students in 2021-2022.

In-state students pay an average of $5,880 in tuition and fees if they attend North Dakota State College of Science full time. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $6,879. Of those students who received their degree, 27% were women.

You may have the opportunity to take online classes at North Dakota State College of Science. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 29% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2020-2021.

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#6

Dakota College at Bottineau

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

With a ranking of #6, Dakota College at Bottineau did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for trade school students working on their undergraduate certificate. Dakota College at Bottineau is a small public school located in Bottineau, North Dakota that handed out 53 undergraduate certificates in 2021-2022.

The average in-state tuition and fees for students at MSU-Bottineau is $5,347. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $7,613. By the time they get their undergraduate certificate, students from this school have racked up an average of $11,241 in student loans. Of those students who received their degree, 92% were women.

One thing to take note of is that MSU-Bottineau does offer online classes in some areas. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2020-2021 academic year, around 79% took at least some of their classes online.

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#7

The Hair Academy

Bismarck, North Dakota
36 Total Awards

The Hair Academy ranked #7 on this year’s Most Popular Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in North Dakota list. The Hair Academy is a private for-profit institution located in Bismarck, North Dakota. The school has a very small population, and it awarded 36 undergraduate certificates in 2021-2022.

Around 100% of those degree recipients were women.

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#8

Rasmussen University - North Dakota

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

Rasmussen University - North Dakota came in at #8 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in North Dakota ranking. Rasmussen University - North Dakota is located in Fargo, North Dakota and has a very small student population. In 2021-2022, this school awarded 34 undergraduate certificates to qualified students.

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. Undergraduate Certificate recipients from Rasmussen University - North Dakota accumulate an average of $12,099 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Around 88% of those degree recipients were women.

You may have the opportunity 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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27 Total Awards
$9,938 Avg Student Debt

Josef’s School of Hair, Skin & Body-Fargo landed the #9 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular undergraduate certificate trade school programs. Josef’s School of Hair, Skin & Body is located in Fargo, North Dakota and has a very small student population. In 2021-2022, this school awarded 27 undergraduate certificates to qualified students.

Undergraduate Certificate recipients from Josef’s School of Hair, Skin & Body accumulate an average of $9,938 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 100% were women.

Full Josef’s School of Hair, Skin & Body-Fargo Report

#10

University of North Dakota

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

University of North Dakota came in at #10 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in North Dakota ranking. Located in Grand Forks, North Dakota, the fairly large public school awarded 31 diplomas to qualifed undergraduate certificate students 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. 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. Around 71% of those degree recipients were women.

Online courses are available at UND, but you will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your field of interest. In fact, around 69% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2020-2021.

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18 Total Awards
$9,938 Avg Student Debt

Josef’s School of Hair, Skin & Body, Grand Forks ranked #11 on this year’s Most Popular Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in North Dakota list. Located in Grand Forks, North Dakota, the very small private for-profit school awarded 18 diplomas to qualifed undergraduate certificate students in 2021-2022.

On average, undergraduate certificate students take out $9,938 in loans while pursuing their degree. Around 100% of those degree recipients were women.

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#12

Turtle Mountain Community College

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

Turtle Mountain Community College came in at #12 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in North Dakota ranking. Turtle Mountain Community College is a very small private not-for-profit school located in Belcourt, North Dakota that handed out 20 undergraduate certificates in 2021-2022.

If you want to attend TMCC, expect to pay an average of $2,482 in tuition and fees. Of course, this could be reduced if you receive financial aid. Around 30% of those degree recipients were women.

Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at TMCC. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2020-2021 academic year, around 55% took at least some of their classes online.

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#13

United Tribes Technical College

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

United Tribes Technical College landed the #13 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular undergraduate certificate trade school programs. United Tribes Technical College is located in Bismarck, North Dakota and has a very small student population. In 2021-2022, this school awarded 5 undergraduate certificates to qualified students.

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.

United Tribes Technical College 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. In fact, around 28% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2020-2021.

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#14

Cankdeska Cikana Community College

Fort Totten, North Dakota
6 Total Awards
$3,950 Average Tuition & Fees

Cankdeska Cikana Community College came in at #14 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in North Dakota ranking. This very small public school is located in Fort Totten, North Dakota, and it awarded 6 undergraduate certificates in 2021-2022.

CCCC does not offer a discount to in-state students, so the average tuition and fees for all undergraduates is $3,950. This amount may be reduced if you receive financial aid. Of those students who received their degree, 33% were women.

Some students may be able to take online classes at CCCC. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2020-2021 academic year, around 17% took at least some of their classes online.

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#15

Dickinson State University

Dickinson, North Dakota
$9,118 Average Tuition & Fees

Dickinson State University landed the #15 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular undergraduate certificate trade school programs.

Students from North Dakota who attend DSU full time pay an average of $9,118 in tuition and fees. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $11,218.

You may have the opportunity to take online classes at DSU. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2020-2021 academic year, around 59% took at least some of their classes online.

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#15

Nueta Hidatsa Sahnish College

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

Nueta Hidatsa Sahnish College landed the #15 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular undergraduate certificate trade school programs. NHSC is located in New Town, North Dakota and has a very small student population. In 2021-2022, this school awarded 5 undergraduate certificates to qualified students.

NHSC does not offer a discount to in-state students, so the average tuition and fees for all undergraduates is $3,870. This amount may be reduced if you receive financial aid.

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Notes and References

Footnotes

*These averages are for the top 16 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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