Best Online Accounting Programs in Minot, ND (2026)

Updated June 11, 2026 BLS data College Scorecard On this page

Minot, North Dakota has 2 accredited schools offering accounting programs. Minot has a population of about 47,922. Median household income is $77,431 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 29.9% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Minot, ND metro area, the top-earning accounting-related role is Financial Manager at a median $130,770 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).

Closest Accounting Schools to Minot

The 2 accredited institutions below are the closest among the 2 schools in our directory that offer accounting programs near Minot. Distances are calculated from Minot city center.

How We Rank Schools

Every school list on this site is ordered by the BOC Score, computed from the most recent school-level data published by the U.S. Department of Education (College Scorecard and IPEDS). To qualify, a school must be currently operating and accredited by an agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Each eligible school is then scored on five measures, percentile-ranked against schools at the same credential level:

  • Graduation rate 30%
  • Median earnings, 10 years after entry 25%
  • Average net price (lower is better) 20%
  • Retention rate 15%
  • Fully online availability 10%

Schools without enough outcome data appear after ranked schools, without a score. On this page, schools are ordered by distance from Minot. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.

#1

Dakota College at Bottineau

Bottineau, ND 56.1 miles from Minot BOC Score56.6
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#2

Turtle Mountain Community College

Belcourt, ND 81.1 miles from Minot BOC Score61.9
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Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all North Dakota schools on the North Dakota accounting page.

Accounting Wages Near Minot

Minot is part of the Minot, ND metro area (BLS area code 33500). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to North Dakota statewide.

OccupationMedian WageSourceCOL-Adjusted (US=100)
Accountant and Auditor$73,510Minot, ND$84,494
Financial Manager$130,770Minot, ND$150,310
Financial Analyst$78,170ND statewide$89,851
Budget Analyst$77,400ND statewide$88,966
Tax Preparer$57,060ND statewide$65,586
Tax Examiner and Collector$72,230ND statewide$83,023
Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerk$49,660Minot, ND$57,080

Source: BLS, May 2025 Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics publishes wage data at the metro (MSA) and state level – not by individual city.

Minot at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population47,922Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$77,431Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+29.9%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100)87.0 (below U.S. average)BEA RPP 2024
Accounting-related employment in Ward County170 workers, 40 establishmentsBLS QCEW 2024 annual

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited accounting schools are near Minot, ND?

Our directory has 2 accredited schools offering accounting programs near Minot. The closest is Dakota College at Bottineau in Bottineau, ND (56.1 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Turtle Mountain Community College (81.1 miles). 2 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying accounting roles near Minot?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying accounting-related roles near Minot are: Financial Manager ($130,770), Financial Analyst ($78,170), Budget Analyst ($77,400). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with North Dakota statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.

Should I look at programs in Mandan instead of Minot?

Mandan, ND is 99.2 miles from Minot and has its own set of local accounting programs – see the city’s page. For online programs, distance matters less; for hybrid or in-person formats, comparing both can help.

Is Minot an affordable place to study accounting?

Minot’s median household income of $77,431 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Minot while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and North Dakota public universities often offer reduced in-state online tuition.

How do I verify a program is accredited?

Confirm institutional accreditation via the U.S. Department of Education database (U.S. Dept. of Education database), and check for any program-specific accreditation listed by the school.

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Data verified: June 11, 2026. Salary, employment, and tuition figures on this page are sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (OEWS May 2025; Employment Projections 2024–2034) and the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (2023 cohort). The source agency and data year are cited inline with every statistic.

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