Best Trade Programs in North Dakota (2026)
Top 64 of 64 programs in North Dakota · Updated 2026
The best trade school programs in North Dakota, ranked by overall value. We scored 64 programs across North Dakota trade schools on earnings, AI resilience, job demand, and tuition ROI. The top programs average $46,345/yr in graduate earnings.
Programs in ND
64
Avg Earnings (Top 100)
$46,345/yr
Avg TSW Score
63/100
#1 Program
Practical Nursing
Bismarck State College
Top Trade Programs in North Dakota
Top 64 programs by TSW Score. Click any row for full analysis.
| # | Program | TSW Score | Earnings | AI-Proof | ROI |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Practical Nursing
Bismarck State College · Bismarck, ND |
84
83–85 |
$61,629/yr | AI-Proof | 117.6x |
| 2 |
Criminal Justice
Lake Region State College · Devils Lake, ND |
87
83–88 |
$57,765/yr | Resilient | 114.5x |
| 3 |
Practical Nursing
Dakota College at Bottineau · Bottineau, ND |
84
82–85 |
$60,969/yr | AI-Proof | 113.0x |
| 4 |
Nursing
Dakota College at Bottineau · Bottineau, ND |
82
77–83 |
$71,421/yr | Moderate | 60.7x |
| 5 |
Sales & Marketing
North Dakota State University-Main Campus · Fargo, ND |
78
75–80 |
$55,734/yr | Moderate | 50.3x |
| 6 |
Nursing
Bismarck State College · Bismarck, ND |
81
76–81 |
$66,335/yr | Moderate | 64.2x |
| 7 |
Nursing
Lake Region State College · Devils Lake, ND |
82
76–82 |
$68,214/yr | Moderate | 68.3x |
| 8 |
Vehicle Repair Technology
North Dakota State College of Science · Wahpeton, ND |
70
69–70 |
$56,659/yr | AI-Proof | 52.8x |
| 9 |
Nursing
North Dakota State College of Science · Wahpeton, ND |
78
72–79 |
$59,229/yr | Moderate | 57.3x |
| 10 |
Nursing
Williston State College · Williston, ND |
79
75–80 |
$60,944/yr | Moderate | 61.8x |
| 11 |
Electrical Installation
Bismarck State College · Bismarck, ND |
73
71–73 |
$57,065/yr | AI-Proof | 53.9x |
| 12 |
Electrical Installation
Bismarck State College · Bismarck, ND |
80
75–81 |
$48,853/yr | AI-Proof | 150.1x |
| 13 |
Precision Metalworking
North Dakota State College of Science · Wahpeton, ND |
63
62–64 |
$51,647/yr | AI-Proof | 50.8x |
| 14 |
Practical Nursing
Rasmussen University-North Dakota · Fargo, ND |
69
67–70 |
$45,271/yr | AI-Proof | 41.4x |
| 15 |
Practical Nursing
North Dakota State College of Science · Wahpeton, ND |
70
66–71 |
$41,956/yr | AI-Proof | 48.8x |
| 16 |
Subject-Area Teaching
Valley City State University · Valley City, ND |
74
71–77 |
$44,886/yr | Moderate | 51.7x |
| 17 |
Vehicle Repair Technology
Bismarck State College · Bismarck, ND |
74
71–75 |
$44,309/yr | AI-Proof | 105.0x |
| 18 |
Agricultural Business
North Dakota State College of Science · Wahpeton, ND |
72
68–74 |
$48,646/yr | Moderate | 43.3x |
| 19 |
Nursing
Rasmussen University-North Dakota · Fargo, ND |
72
67–73 |
$68,119/yr | Moderate | 28.9x |
| 20 |
Agricultural Business
Bismarck State College · Bismarck, ND |
71
63–74 |
$38,623/yr | Moderate | 56.0x |
| 21 |
Business
Bismarck State College · Bismarck, ND |
69
65–71 |
$36,062/yr | Moderate | 38.0x |
| 22 |
Criminal Justice
Rasmussen University-North Dakota · Fargo, ND |
67
63–68 |
$47,447/yr | Resilient | 18.4x |
| 23 |
Industrial Production Technology
Bismarck State College · Bismarck, ND |
74
69–75 |
$82,310/yr | Resilient | 108.6x |
| 24 |
Clinical Laboratory Science
University of North Dakota · Grand Forks, ND |
67
65–68 |
$65,073/yr | Resilient | 58.4x |
| 25 |
Business Administration
Williston State College · Williston, ND |
70
66–71 |
$36,138/yr | Moderate | 35.6x |
| 26 |
Business Administration
Rasmussen University-North Dakota · Fargo, ND |
69
63–71 |
$43,736/yr | Moderate | 18.9x |
| 27 |
Accounting
Rasmussen University-North Dakota · Fargo, ND |
69
64–71 |
$47,506/yr | Exposed | 36.4x |
| 28 |
Agricultural Mechanization
North Dakota State College of Science · Wahpeton, ND |
64
62–65 |
$62,531/yr | Resilient | 56.5x |
| 29 |
Precision Metalworking
Lynnes Welding Training · Fargo, ND |
56
55–57 |
$45,833/yr | AI-Proof | — |
| 30 |
Electromechanical Technology
Bismarck State College · Bismarck, ND |
70
65–72 |
$77,701/yr | Resilient | 102.0x |
| 31 |
Industrial Production Technology
North Dakota State College of Science · Wahpeton, ND |
63
61–64 |
$59,489/yr | Resilient | 49.2x |
| 32 |
Business Administration
North Dakota State College of Science · Wahpeton, ND |
66
60–68 |
$31,594/yr | Moderate | 32.6x |
| 33 |
Electrical Engineering Technology
Bismarck State College · Bismarck, ND |
70
65–72 |
$89,460/yr | Moderate | 108.8x |
| 34 |
Dental Assisting
North Dakota State College of Science · Wahpeton, ND |
60
58–60 |
$48,565/yr | Resilient | 42.9x |
| 35 |
Health Administration
Rasmussen University-North Dakota · Fargo, ND |
63
57–65 |
$33,372/yr | Moderate | 29.4x |
| 36 |
Health Administration
Rasmussen University-North Dakota · Fargo, ND |
63
56–65 |
$39,372/yr | Moderate | 15.5x |
| 37 |
Environmental Technology
North Dakota State College of Science · Wahpeton, ND |
58
58–59 |
$50,780/yr | Resilient | 41.8x |
| 38 |
Accounting
Rasmussen University-North Dakota · Fargo, ND |
62
55–65 |
$43,765/yr | Exposed | 19.5x |
| 39 |
IT Management
Rasmussen University-North Dakota · Fargo, ND |
61
54–64 |
$42,043/yr | Exposed | 15.5x |
| 40 |
Business Operations Support
Rasmussen University-North Dakota · Fargo, ND |
58
53–61 |
$32,345/yr | Exposed | 25.7x |
| 41 |
Human Resources
Rasmussen University-North Dakota · Fargo, ND |
61
55–63 |
$45,969/yr | Moderate | 20.1x |
| 42 |
Allied Health Professions
Rasmussen University-North Dakota · Fargo, ND |
57
53–57 |
$51,036/yr | Resilient | 22.9x |
| 43 |
Teacher Education
Rasmussen University-North Dakota · Fargo, ND |
56
53–57 |
$28,038/yr | Moderate | 20.9x |
| 44 |
Computer Engineering
Rasmussen University-North Dakota · Fargo, ND |
60
49–63 |
$48,263/yr | Exposed | 27.4x |
| 45 |
Electrical Engineering Technology
North Dakota State College of Science · Wahpeton, ND |
58
50–60 |
$45,253/yr | Moderate | 57.7x |
| 46 |
Medical Assisting
Rasmussen University-North Dakota · Fargo, ND |
54
50–54 |
$35,350/yr | Resilient | 13.1x |
| 47 |
Teacher Education
Rasmussen University-North Dakota · Fargo, ND |
53
50–54 |
$28,337/yr | Moderate | 12.3x |
| 48 |
Medical Assisting
Rasmussen University-North Dakota · Fargo, ND |
53
50–54 |
$29,532/yr | Resilient | 25.9x |
| 49 |
Liberal Arts & Humanities
Bismarck State College · Bismarck, ND |
50
47–50 |
$33,358/yr | AI-Proof | 47.2x |
| 50 |
Clinical Laboratory Science
Rasmussen University-North Dakota · Fargo, ND |
52
48–52 |
$43,637/yr | Resilient | 20.7x |
Methodology
This ranking includes the top 64 trade programs at North Dakota schools, drawn from 64 total programs with earnings data. Programs are ranked by TradeSchoolOutlook Score (0–100), which combines graduate earnings, AI automation resilience, job market demand, and tuition ROI.
Only in-state tuition is used for ROI calculations. Earnings data comes from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best trade program in North Dakota?
By TradeSchoolOutlook Score, Practical Nursing at Bismarck State College ranks #1 in North Dakota with a score of 84/100 and graduate earnings of $61,629/yr.
How many trade programs are in North Dakota?
Our database includes 64 trade programs across North Dakota schools with reported earnings data from the U.S. Department of Education.
Data: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (earnings, debt), Bureau of Labor Statistics 2024–2034
(employment projections), OpenAI GPTs-are-GPTs research (AI task exposure), Felten et al. AIOE.
Last updated 2025.