Williston State College Photo - Stevens Hall is the main building on campus and was completely renovated in 2015 with new classrooms, bookstore and cafeteria. Stevens is also home to most administration and the learning commons.

Median Earnings 10 Years After Entry at North Dakota Community Colleges

In North Dakota, the median earnings of community college students 10 years after entry are about $45,217 per year (measured in 2022-2023, in 2024 dollars).
This state figure is the median of the medians of the state's community colleges.
The earnings include former students who attended, whether or not they graduated.
The colleges with the highest median earnings are listed below (where data is available).
Median Earnings Range: $26,728 $57,900 State Figure: $45,217

North Dakota Community Colleges by Median Earnings 10 Years After Entry (measured in 2022-2023, in 2024 dollars)

College
Median Earnings
Location
Rank: #11.
Bismarck State College
Bismarck State College Photo - Two students walking across the bridge near Schafer Hall, enjoying a beautiful day on Bismarck State College's vibrant campus-where connections are made, and futures are built.
Public
Median Earnings: $57,900
1500 Edwards Ave.
Bismarck, ND 58506
(701) 224-5400
Rank: #22.
Median Earnings: $54,808
800 N 6th St
Wahpeton, ND 58076
(701) 671-2403
Rank: #33.
Williston State College
Williston State College Photo - WSC competes in 6 varsity sports. Hockey, Men's and Women's basketball, baseball, softball and volleyball.
Public
Median Earnings: $53,831
1410 University Avenue
Williston, ND 58801
(701) 774-4200
Rank: #44.
Lake Region State College
Public
Median Earnings: $51,503
1801 College Dr N
Devils Lake, ND 58301
(701) 662-1600
Rank: #55.
Rasmussen University-North Dakota
Private for-profit
Median Earnings: $47,524
4012 19th Avenue SW
Fargo, ND 58103
(701) 277-3889
Rank: #66.
Dakota College at Bottineau
Dakota College at Bottineau Photo
Public
Median Earnings: $45,217
105 Simrall Blvd
Bottineau, ND 58318
(701) 228-2277
Rank: #77.
The Salon Professional Academy-Fargo
Private for-profit
Median Earnings: $37,285
4377 15th Ave South
Fargo, ND 58103
(701) 451-9100
Rank: #8 - 98. - 9.
Josef's School of Hair, Skin & Body-Grand Forks
Private for-profit
Median Earnings: $32,004
2011 South Washington ST
Grand Forks, ND 58201
(701) 235-9910
Rank: #8 - 98. - 9.
Josef's School of Hair, Skin & Body-Fargo
Private for-profit
Median Earnings: $32,004
3223 13 AVE S, Ste A
Fargo, ND 58103
(701) 235-9910
Rank: #1010.
The Hair Academy
Private for-profit
Median Earnings: $31,591
2101 East Broadway Avenue
Bismarck, ND 58501
(701) 255-3547
Rank: #1111.
Median Earnings: $26,728
214 1st Ave
Fort Totten, ND 58335
(701) 766-4415

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the median earnings 10 years after entry at community colleges in North Dakota?
The median earnings 10 years after entry at community colleges in North Dakota are $45,217 per year (measured in 2022-2023, in 2024 dollars). This is the median of the medians of the state's colleges, and it includes students who attended, whether or not they graduated.
Which community colleges in North Dakota have the highest median earnings 10 years after entry?
The community colleges in North Dakota with the highest median earnings 10 years after entry include Bismarck State College, North Dakota State College of Science and Williston State College.

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