Best Online Biology Programs in Williston, ND (2026)

Updated August 10, 2026 BLS data College Scorecard On this page

Williston, North Dakota has 2 accredited schools offering biology programs, with tuition ranging from $2,250 to $10,164 per year for indexed programs. Williston has a population of about 27,964. Median household income is $84,309 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 25.7% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In North Dakota, the top-earning biology-related role is Zoologist and Wildlife Biologist at a median $81,330 annually (BLS, May 2025).

Closest Biology Schools to Williston

The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer biology programs near Williston, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Williston city center. The list is rebuilt from federal IPEDS data on every site update.

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Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all North Dakota schools on the North Dakota biology page.

Biology Wages Near Williston

OccupationMedian Annual Wage (North Dakota, statewide)
Medical Scientist$64,470
Biological Technician$55,330
Zoologist and Wildlife Biologist$81,330
Soil and Plant Scientist$65,320

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.

Williston at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population27,964Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$84,309Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+25.7%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited biology schools are near Williston, ND?

Our directory has 2 accredited schools offering biology programs near Williston. The closest is Fort Peck Community College in Poplar, MT (72.1 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Dickinson State University (98.0 miles). 1 of the highlighted schools is flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying biology roles in North Dakota?

Based on BLS May 2025 state wage data, the top-paying biology-related roles in North Dakota are: Zoologist and Wildlife Biologist ($81,330), Soil and Plant Scientist ($65,320), Medical Scientist ($64,470). Wages for Williston workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.

Should I look at programs in Dickinson instead of Williston?

Dickinson, ND is 97.6 miles from Williston and has its own set of local biology programs – see the city’s page. For online programs, distance matters less; for hybrid or in-person formats, comparing both can help.

Is Williston an affordable place to study biology?

Williston’s median household income of $84,309 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Williston 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: August 10, 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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