Community college graduates in North Dakota (10 years post graduation) earn approximately $38,300 per year (2023).
The community colleges in North Dakota with the highest earning graduates are listed below (where sufficient data available).
Student Earnings Range: $33,100
$45,800
Avg. Student Earnings: $40,817
Community College Earnings in North Dakota (2023)
College
Student Earnings
Location
Rank: #11.
Student Earnings: $45,800
800 N 6th St
Wahpeton, ND 58076
(701) 671-2403
Wahpeton, ND 58076
(701) 671-2403
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Bismarck State College
Public
Student Earnings: $45,500
1500 Edwards Ave.
Bismarck, ND 58506
(701) 224-5400
Bismarck, ND 58506
(701) 224-5400
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Williston State College![Williston State College Photo - WSC competes in 6 varsity sports. Hockey, Men's and Women's basketball, baseball, softball and volleyball. Williston State College Photo - WSC competes in 6 varsity sports. Hockey, Men's and Women's basketball, baseball, softball and volleyball.]()

Public
Student Earnings: $45,500
1410 University Avenue
Williston, ND 58801
(701) 774-4200
Williston, ND 58801
(701) 774-4200
Rank: #44.
Student Earnings: $38,300
1801 College Dr N
Devils Lake, ND 58301
(701) 662-1600
Devils Lake, ND 58301
(701) 662-1600
Rank: #55.
Student Earnings: $36,700
105 Simrall Blvd
Bottineau, ND 58318
(701) 228-2277
Bottineau, ND 58318
(701) 228-2277
Rank: #66.
Rasmussen University-North Dakota
Private for-profit
Student Earnings: $33,100
4012 19th Avenue SW
Fargo, ND 58103
(701) 277-3889
Fargo, ND 58103
(701) 277-3889
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the North Dakota average community college earnings?
The North Dakota average community college earnings is $38,300 for 2023.
What are schools with the highest average community college earnings in North Dakota?
The schools with the highest average community college earnings in North Dakota include North Dakota State College of Science, Bismarck State College and Williston State College.
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