Students with a degree in business can pursue professional opportunities in the field of management, entrepreneurship, and even financial risk assessment. North Dakota’s economy is heavily influenced by the construction, petroleum, and agricultural industries, which can be beneficial knowledge for recent graduates looking for their first full-time job.
Students interested in enrolling in a business program should note that outside of the technical understanding that they receive during their studies, they also benefit from the networks that they build with their cohort and their professors. These connections can prove to be priceless for students that want to capitalize on their network during the job search after they graduate.
Most entry-level positions require students to complete a bachelor's degree before applying to full-time jobs, and many graduates with a bachelor's choose to work a few years before pursuing their MBA. While some business graduates work for financial firms, others pursue entrepreneurship and start their businesses. The Bureau of Labor Statistics projects that opportunities for business and financial operations professionals will exceed 18,000 positions in North Dakota, with mean salaries nearing $70,000.
North Dakota State University-Main Campus offers 19 Business degree programs. It's a large, public, four-year university in a midsize city. In 2020, 482 Business students graduated with students earning 385 Bachelor's degrees, 53 Master's degrees, and 44 Certificates.
University of North Dakota offers 19 Business degree programs. It's a large, public, four-year university in a small city. In 2020, 430 Business students graduated with students earning 376 Bachelor's degrees, 52 Master's degrees, and 2 Certificates.
University of Mary offers 34 Business degree programs. It's a small, private not-for-profit, four-year university in a outlying rural area. In 2020, 301 Business students graduated with students earning 182 Master's degrees, 108 Bachelor's degrees, and 11 Certificates.
Minot State University offers 14 Business degree programs. It's a small, public, four-year university in a remote town. In 2020, 151 Business students graduated with students earning 130 Bachelor's degrees, 15 Master's degrees, and 6 Certificates.
Mayville State University offers 8 Business degree programs. It's a small, public, four-year university in a remote rural area. In 2020, 46 Business students graduated with students earning 39 Bachelor's degrees, and 7 Associate's degrees.
School | Average Tuition | Student Teacher Ratio | Enrolled Students | |
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North Dakota State University-Main Campus Fargo, ND | 24 : 1 | 12,846 | |
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University of North Dakota Grand Forks, ND | 26 : 1 | 13,615 | |
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University of Mary Bismarck, ND | 23 : 1 | 3,799 | |
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Minot State University Minot, ND | 20 : 1 | 2,920 | |
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Rasmussen University-North Dakota Fargo, ND | 33 : 1 | 628 |