Williston, North Dakota has a population of about 27,964. The city’s median household income is $84,309 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 25.7% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. There are 3 accredited business administration programs within 100 miles of Williston, with tuition ranging from $9,118 to $20,155 per year. In North Dakota, the top-earning business administration-related role is Financial Manager at a median $130,070 annually (BLS, May 2024).
The five accredited institutions below are the closest options indexed in our directory that offer business administration programs. Distances are calculated from Williston city center.
| School | City | Distance | Tuition | Online |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Williston State College | Williston, ND | 2.0 mi | Contact school for pricing | – |
| Fort Peck Community College | Poplar, MT | 72.1 mi | Contact school for pricing | – |
| Dickinson State University | Dickinson, ND | 98.0 mi | $9,118 - $20,155 | – |
Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all North Dakota schools on the North Dakota business administration page.
| Occupation | Median 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.
| Metric | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 27,964 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003) |
| Median household income | $84,309 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013) |
| Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ | 25.7% | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003) |
| Business Administration-related employment in Williams County | 313 workers, 198 establishments | BLS QCEW 2024 annual |
Our directory lists 3 business administration programs within 100 miles of Williston. The closest is Williston State College in Williston, ND (2.0 miles), and the farthest in our top picks is Dickinson State University (98.0 miles). 0 of these programs are offered fully online.
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 Williston workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.
Dickinson, ND is 97.6 miles from Williston 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.
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.
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