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 39 Business degree programs. It's a large, public, four-year university in a midsize city. In 2023, 528 Business students graduated with students earning 373 Bachelor's degrees, 84 Certificates, 65 Master's degrees, and 6 Doctoral degrees.
University of Mary offers 33 Business degree programs. It's a small, private not-for-profit, four-year university in a outlying rural area. In 2023, 222 Business students graduated with students earning 121 Master's degrees, 98 Bachelor's degrees, and 3 Certificates.
University of North Dakota offers 23 Business degree programs. It's a large, public, four-year university in a small city. In 2023, 446 Business students graduated with students earning 330 Bachelor's degrees, 109 Master's degrees, and 7 Certificates.
Rasmussen University-North Dakota offers 21 Business degree programs. It's a very small, private for-profit, four-year university in a midsize city. In 2023, 72 Business students graduated with students earning 42 Certificates, and 30 Associate's degrees.
Minot State University offers 15 Business degree programs. It's a small, public, four-year university in a small city. In 2023, 114 Business students graduated with students earning 99 Bachelor's degrees, 10 Master's degrees, and 5 Certificates.
Dickinson State University offers 23 Business degree programs. It's a small, public, four-year university in a remote town. In 2023, 128 Business students graduated with students earning 100 Bachelor's degrees, 18 Certificates, 8 Master's degrees, and 2 Associate's degrees.
Bismarck State College offers 9 Business degree programs. It's a small, public, four-year university in a small city. In 2023, 58 Business students graduated with students earning 40 Bachelor's degrees, 17 Associate's degrees, and 1 Certificate.
Mayville State University offers 5 Business degree programs. It's a small, public, four-year university in a remote rural area. In 2023, 49 Business students graduated with students earning 42 Bachelor's degrees, and 7 Associate's degrees.
Valley City State University offers 8 Business degree programs. It's a small, public, four-year university in a remote town. In 2023, 41 Business students graduated with students earning 22 Bachelor's degrees, and 19 Certificates.
North Dakota State College of Science offers 10 Business degree programs. It's a small, public, two-year college in a remote town. In 2023, 32 Business students graduated with students earning 30 Associate's degrees, and 2 Certificates.
School | Average Tuition | Student Teacher Ratio | Enrolled Students | |
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North Dakota State University-Main Campus Fargo, ND | 24 : 1 | 11,952 | |
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University of Mary Bismarck, ND | 22 : 1 | 3,794 | |
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University of North Dakota Grand Forks, ND | 25 : 1 | 14,172 | |
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Rasmussen University-North Dakota Fargo, ND | 6 : 1 | 44 | |
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Minot State University Minot, ND | 19 : 1 | 2,741 |