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

Dickinson, North Dakota has a population of about 25,216. The city’s median household income is $76,964 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 27.4% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering business administration programs near Dickinson, with tuition ranging from $5,195 to $20,155 per year for indexed programs. In North Dakota, the top-earning business administration-related role is Financial Manager at a median $130,070 annually (BLS, May 2024).


Closest Business Administration Schools to Dickinson

The 5 accredited institutions below are the closest among the 5 schools in our directory that offer business administration programs near Dickinson. Distances are calculated from Dickinson city center.

SchoolCityDistanceTuitionOnline
Dickinson State UniversityDickinson, ND0.7 mi$9,118 - $20,155
Nueta Hidatsa Sahnish CollegeNew Town, ND76.9 miContact school for pricing
Dawson Community CollegeGlendive, MT92.3 miContact school for pricing
Bismarck State CollegeBismarck, ND93.3 mi$5,195 - $15,274
Williston State CollegeWilliston, ND95.7 miContact school for pricing

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


Business Administration Wages Near Dickinson

OccupationMedian Annual Wage (North Dakota, statewide)
General and Operations Manager$93,290
Administrative Services Manager$106,360
Financial Manager$130,070
Human Resources Manager$127,190
Management Analyst$73,080
Project Management Specialist$89,660
Accountant or Auditor$72,180
Training and Development Specialist$61,880
Office and Administrative Support Supervisor$64,790

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.


Dickinson at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population25,216Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$76,964Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+27.4%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Business Administration-related employment in Stark County252 workers, 106 establishmentsBLS QCEW 2024 annual

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Frequently Asked Questions

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

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering business administration programs near Dickinson. The closest is Dickinson State University in Dickinson, ND (0.7 miles), and the farthest in our top picks is Williston State College (95.7 miles). 0 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying business administration roles in North Dakota?

Based on BLS May 2024 state wage data, the top-paying business administration-related roles in North Dakota are: Financial Manager ($130,070), Human Resources Manager ($127,190), Administrative Services Manager ($106,360). Wages for Dickinson workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.

Should I look at programs in Mandan instead of Dickinson?

Mandan, ND is 90.1 miles from Dickinson 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 Dickinson an affordable place to study business administration?

Dickinson’s median household income of $76,964 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Dickinson 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.


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.