Best Online Business Administration Programs in Bismarck, ND (2026)

Bismarck, North Dakota has a population of about 74,146. The city’s median household income is $77,608 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 38.7% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. Our directory has 4 accredited schools offering business administration programs near Bismarck, with tuition ranging from $5,195 to $15,274 per year for indexed programs. In the Bismarck, ND metro area, the top-earning business administration-related role is Financial Manager at a median $128,240 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2024).

Closest Business Administration Schools to Bismarck

The 4 accredited institutions below are the closest among the 4 schools in our directory that offer business administration programs near Bismarck. Distances are calculated from Bismarck city center.

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

Business Administration Wages Near Bismarck

Bismarck is part of the Bismarck, ND metro area (BLS area code 13900). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to North Dakota statewide.

Source: BLS, May 2024 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.

Bismarck at a Glance

Other Bismarck-Area Cities With Business Administration Programs

• Mandan, ND – 5.5 mi away (21,769 pop)

Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited business administration schools are near Bismarck, ND?

Our directory has 4 accredited schools offering business administration programs near Bismarck. The closest is Bismarck State College in Bismarck, ND (2.3 miles), and the farthest in our top picks is Sitting Bull College (50.5 miles). 0 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying business administration roles near Bismarck?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2024 wage data, the top-paying business administration-related roles near Bismarck are: Financial Manager ($128,240), Human Resources Manager ($127,630), Administrative Services Manager ($104,800). 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 Bismarck?

Mandan, ND is 5.5 miles from Bismarck and has its own set of local business administration programs – see the city’s page. For online programs, distance matters less; for hybrid or in-person formats, comparing both can help.

Is Bismarck an affordable place to study business administration?

Bismarck’s median household income of $77,608 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Bismarck 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.

Related Resources

• Online Business Administration Programs in North Dakota
• Main Business Administration Degree Guide
• Business Administration Programs by State

Data verified: May 5, 2026. Salary, employment, and tuition figures on this page are sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (OEWS May 2024; 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.