Trade Schools in North Dakota

North Dakota has 18 schools with trade and career programs in this directory: 10 public and 8 private. Together they graduated 1,105 students from these programs in the latest federal count.

Published program tuition runs from $1,995 to $19,150, with a median of $14,500 across the 13 programs that report a program price.

Graduates earned a median of $44,049 one year after finishing, where the Department of Education reports earnings for the program.

The largest programs by graduates are at North Dakota State College of Science, Bismarck State College and The Salon Professional Academy-Fargo.

18
Schools
1,105
Graduates last year
$14,500
Median program tuition
$44,049
Median earnings, 1 yr after

Trade Schools by city in North Dakota

All 18 schools in North Dakota

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North Dakota State College of Science

Wahpeton, ND

Programs
Auto Mechanic, Carpentry, Dental Assistant and Diesel Mechanic and 9 more
Average net price
$11,706
Completion rate
54%
Type
Public

Bismarck State College

Bismarck, ND

Programs
Auto Mechanic, Carpentry, EMT and Paramedic and HVAC and 4 more
Average net price
$9,531
Completion rate
44%
Type
Public

The Salon Professional Academy-Fargo

Fargo, ND

Programs
Cosmetology, Esthetician, Massage Therapy and Nail Technician
Average net price
$20,758
Completion rate
72%
Type
Private for-profit

Lynnes Welding Training

Fargo, ND

Programs
Welding
Average net price
$20,348
Completion rate
96%
Type
Private for-profit

Lake Region State College

Devils Lake, ND

Programs
Auto Mechanic, EMT and Paramedic and LPN
Average net price
$13,501
Completion rate
53%
Type
Public

Williston State College

Williston, ND

Programs
Auto Mechanic, Carpentry, Diesel Mechanic and LPN and 3 more
Average net price
$7,309
Completion rate
42%
Type
Public

Dakota College at Bottineau

Bottineau, ND

Programs
EMT and Paramedic, LPN, Medical Assistant and Medical Billing and Coding
Average net price
$11,499
Completion rate
48%
Type
Public

Turtle Mountain Community College

Belcourt, ND

Programs
CDL Truck Driving, Heavy Equipment, HVAC and Pharmacy Technician and 3 more
Average net price
$3,073
Completion rate
41%
Type
Private nonprofit

United Tribes Technical College

Bismarck, ND

Programs
Auto Mechanic, CDL Truck Driving, Heavy Equipment and Welding
Average net price
$2,368
Completion rate
25%
Type
Private nonprofit

The Hair Academy

Bismarck, ND

Programs
Cosmetology
Average net price
$19,145
Completion rate
70%
Type
Private for-profit

Rasmussen University-North Dakota

Fargo, ND

Programs
CNA, LPN, Medical Assistant and Medical Billing and Coding and 2 more
Average net price
$9,960
Completion rate
50%
Type
Private for-profit

Sitting Bull College

Fort Yates, ND

Programs
CDL Truck Driving, Electrician, Heavy Equipment and LPN
Average net price
$2,169
Completion rate
20%
Type
Public

Common questions

How much does trade school training cost in North Dakota?

The median published tuition is $14,500 (range $1,995 to $19,150, 13 programs reporting). The lowest listed prices are at Josef's School of Hair, Skin & Body-Grand Forks ($1,995), The Salon Professional Academy-Fargo ($5,000) and Josef's School of Hair, Skin & Body-Fargo ($11,500). Public community and technical colleges often charge less but report tuition per year rather than per program, so check each school's net price calculator.

How long does trade school school take?

Programs that report a length take a median of 5 months to finish (3 to 14 months). Certificates are shorter; associate degrees usually take about two years.

How much do trade school graduates earn?

Across 33 programs with reported outcomes, the median graduate earned $44,049 one year after finishing (U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard). Earnings vary by program and local labor market.

Are there public trade school programs in North Dakota?

Yes. 10 public schools offer it, including North Dakota State College of Science, Bismarck State College, Lake Region State College, Williston State College and Dakota College at Bottineau.

Data: U.S. Department of Education: IPEDS 2024-25 and College Scorecard (October 2026 release). Listings change; confirm details with the school before you go. How this directory is built.