Bismarck State College
Bismarck State College is North Dakota's only polytechnic institution, emphasizing hands-on learning and career-focused programs, particularly in energy and technology fields. The college works closely with industry partners to develop curriculum and offer apprenticeship opportunities, helping students gain real-world experience and connect with employers. Many programs provide flexible learning options, including online and hybrid formats, designed to quickly equip students with in-demand skills for the North Dakota job market.
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All Programs at Bismarck State College
10 trade programs at Bismarck State College, ranked by TradeSchoolOutlook Score (combines earnings, ROI, AI resilience, and job market size). Use the “compare” links to see how this school’s programs stack up against others nationally.
| Program | Score | Earnings | Debt |
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Practical Nursing
Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants Compare nationwide → Compare in ND → |
84 | $61,629/yr | $10,500 |
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Nursing
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing Compare nationwide → Compare in ND → |
81 | $66,335/yr | $20,479 |
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Electrical Installation
Electrical and Power Transmission Installers Compare nationwide → |
80 | $48,853/yr | $5,500 |
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Industrial Production Technology
Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians Compare nationwide → |
74 | $82,310/yr | $12,000 |
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Vehicle Repair Technology
Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies Compare nationwide → |
74 | $44,309/yr | $5,775 |
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Agricultural Business
Agricultural Business and Management Compare nationwide → |
71 | $38,623/yr | $12,000 |
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Electrical Engineering Technology
Electrical Engineering Technologies/Technicians Compare nationwide → |
70 | $89,460/yr | $11,892 |
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Electromechanical Technology
Electromechanical Instrumentation and Maintenance Technologies/Technicians Compare nationwide → |
70 | $77,701/yr | $12,000 |
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Business
Business/Commerce, General Compare nationwide → |
69 | $36,062/yr | — |
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Liberal Arts & Humanities
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities Compare nationwide → Compare in ND → |
50 | $33,358/yr | $10,887 |
Reading the table: Score combines earnings, ROI, AI resilience, and job market size on a 0–100 scale. Earnings = median first-year salary from College Scorecard. Debt = median federal debt at graduation (blank where Scorecard suppresses small samples). 10yr ROI = projected 10-year earnings ÷ in-state tuition. AI Risk reflects task-level AI exposure across mapped occupations. Job Market = annual openings nationwide for connected occupations.
More Trade Schools in North Dakota
Top-scored trade schools elsewhere in North Dakota, ranked by average TradeSchoolOutlook Score across their programs.
Apprenticeship Pathways in North Dakota
Earn-while-you-learn alternatives in North Dakota. Registered apprenticeships skip tuition and pay you during training, though training periods are typically longer.
Trade Schools Near Bismarck
Other cities in North Dakota with multiple trade schools, sorted by distance from Bismarck.
About This Data
TradeSchoolOutlook analyzes 10 trade and vocational programs at Bismarck State College using earnings data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard and employment projections from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (2024–2034).
The TradeSchoolOutlook Score (0–100) combines graduate earnings, return on investment, AI resilience, and job market size. AI Risk reflects task-level exposure for the occupations each program feeds into. Job Market shows the size of the national hiring pool. Programs without published debt figures had small reporting samples that the College Scorecard suppresses for privacy.