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.
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 2024, 239 Business students graduated with students earning 120 Bachelor's degrees, 117 Master's degrees, and 2 Certificates.
North Dakota State University-Main Campus offers 36 Business degree programs. It's a large, public, four-year university in a midsize city. In 2024, 564 Business students graduated with students earning 374 Bachelor's degrees, 116 Certificates, 73 Master's degrees, and 1 Doctoral degree.
University of North Dakota offers 22 Business degree programs. It's a large, public, four-year university in a small city. In 2024, 404 Business students graduated with students earning 274 Bachelor's degrees, 119 Master's degrees, and 11 Certificates.
Minot State University offers 15 Business degree programs. It's a small, public, four-year university in a small city. In 2024, 109 Business students graduated with students earning 96 Bachelor's degrees, 12 Master's degrees, and 1 Certificate.
Rasmussen University-North Dakota offers 18 Business degree programs. It's a very small, private for-profit, four-year university in a midsize city. In 2024, 25 Business students graduated with students earning 24 Associate's degrees, and 1 Certificate.
Dickinson State University offers 38 Business degree programs. It's a small, public, four-year university in a remote town. In 2024, 159 Business students graduated with students earning 105 Bachelor's degrees, 25 Master's degrees, 24 Certificates, and 5 Associate's degrees.
Bismarck State College offers 9 Business degree programs. It's a small, public, four-year university in a small city. In 2024, 67 Business students graduated with students earning 51 Bachelor's degrees, and 16 Associate's degrees.
Mayville State University offers 5 Business degree programs. It's a small, public, four-year university in a remote rural area. In 2024, 35 Business students graduated with students earning 30 Bachelor's degrees, 4 Associate's degrees, and 1 Certificate.
University of Jamestown offers 8 Business degree programs. It's a small, private not-for-profit, four-year university in a remote town. In 2024, 70 Business students graduated with students earning 44 Bachelor's degrees, and 26 Master's degrees.
Valley City State University offers 8 Business degree programs. It's a small, public, four-year university in a remote town. In 2024, 28 Business students graduated with students earning 20 Bachelor's degrees, and 8 Certificates.
| School | Average Tuition | Student Teacher Ratio | Enrolled Students | |
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North Dakota State University-Main Campus Fargo, ND | 26 : 1 | 11,952 | |
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University of Mary Bismarck, ND | 22 : 1 | 3,861 | |
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University of North Dakota Grand Forks, ND | 26 : 1 | 15,019 | |
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Minot State University Minot, ND | 19 : 1 | 2,751 | |
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Rasmussen University-North Dakota Fargo, ND | 52 : 1 | 52 | |