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 23 Business degree programs. It's a large, public, four-year university in a midsize city. In 2022, 469 Business students graduated with students earning 351 Bachelor's degrees, 59 Certificates, 57 Master's degrees, and 2 Doctoral degrees.
University of North Dakota offers 22 Business degree programs. It's a large, public, four-year university in a small city. In 2022, 428 Business students graduated with students earning 296 Bachelor's degrees, 128 Master's degrees, and 4 Certificates.
University of Mary offers 37 Business degree programs. It's a small, private not-for-profit, four-year university in a outlying rural area. In 2022, 282 Business students graduated with students earning 151 Master's degrees, 126 Bachelor's degrees, and 5 Certificates.
Rasmussen University-North Dakota offers 17 Business degree programs. It's a very small, private for-profit, four-year university in a midsize city. In 2022, 83 Business students graduated with students earning 45 Associate's degrees, 36 Certificates, and 2 Master's degrees.
Minot State University offers 14 Business degree programs. It's a small, public, four-year university in a remote town. In 2022, 158 Business students graduated with students earning 121 Bachelor's degrees, 23 Certificates, and 14 Master's degrees.
Dickinson State University offers 23 Business degree programs. It's a small, public, four-year university in a remote town. In 2022, 112 Business students graduated with students earning 83 Bachelor's degrees, 14 Certificates, 14 Master's degrees, and 1 Associate's degree.
Bismarck State College offers 9 Business degree programs. It's a small, public, four-year university in a small city. In 2022, 73 Business students graduated with students earning 47 Bachelor's degrees, 23 Associate's degrees, and 3 Certificates.
Mayville State University offers 5 Business degree programs. It's a small, public, four-year university in a remote rural area. In 2022, 49 Business students graduated with students earning 43 Bachelor's degrees, 5 Associate's degrees, and 1 Certificate.
North Dakota State College of Science offers 10 Business degree programs. It's a small, public, two-year college in a faraway town. In 2022, 16 Business students graduated with students earning 15 Associate's degrees, and 1 Certificate.
Dakota College at Bottineau offers 12 Business degree programs. It's a small, public, two-year college in a remote rural area. In 2022, 13 Business students graduated with students earning 10 Associate's degrees, and 3 Certificates.
School | Average Tuition | Student Teacher Ratio | Enrolled Students | |
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North Dakota State University-Main Campus Fargo, ND | 23 : 1 | 12,242 | |
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University of North Dakota Grand Forks, ND | 26 : 1 | 13,876 | |
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University of Mary Bismarck, ND | 23 : 1 | 3,652 | |
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Rasmussen University-North Dakota Fargo, ND | 33 : 1 | 496 | |
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Minot State University Minot, ND | 19 : 1 | 2,777 |