2021 Best Colleges in North Dakota by Salary Score™

We ranked colleges in North Dakota based on our Salary Score at the bachelor's degree level. We calculated a Salary Score for each school by comparing median alumni earnings in the first year after graduation to alumni earnings from the same major at other schools. Salary Score indicates how universities might stack up in preparing students for high-paying careers. Even though North Dakota has a below-average cost of living index, all the schools listed below have a higher Salary Score than the median for all U.S. colleges and universities.

To be considered for our state rankings, schools must offer and provide data for at least 8 bachelor's programs. This list includes all eligible schools in North Dakota. You can click on a school's name to view individual program scores. Read our methodology to learn more about how schools were ranked.