Highest-earning colleges in North Dakota
Colleges ranked by reported median earnings five years after completion. Price and modeled ROI do not affect the order.
9eligible collegesYear 5earnings period
LOWERMEDIAN EARNINGS · YEAR 5 AFTER COMPLETIONHIGHER
1University of North DakotaGrand Forks, ND · Public
$65,538Observed median earnings
2North Dakota State University-Main CampusFargo, ND · Public
$65,321Observed median earnings
3Bismarck State CollegeBismarck, ND · Public
$62,739Observed median earnings
4University of MaryBismarck, ND · Private nonprofit
$61,231Observed median earnings
5University of JamestownJamestown, ND · Private nonprofit
$60,899Observed median earnings
6Minot State UniversityMinot, ND · Public
$56,840Observed median earnings
7Dickinson State UniversityDickinson, ND · Public
$54,564Observed median earnings
8Mayville State UniversityMayville, ND · Public
$51,462Observed median earnings
9Valley City State UniversityValley City, ND · Public
$50,949Observed median earnings
The ranking includes currently operating colleges in North Dakota with reported bachelor’s-level programs, at least 500 students and available year-5 earnings. It does not adjust for program mix, geography, student background or cost.
Highest-earning colleges by state
Every state page uses the same year-5 federal earnings measure and national eligibility screen.
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