Best Business Development Schools Near Williston, ND (2026)

Updated August 31, 2026 BLS data College Scorecard On this page

Williston, North Dakota is home to about 27,964 residents. 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 business development-related role is Sales Manager at a median $119,990 annually (BLS, May 2025).

Closest Business Development Schools to Williston

The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer business development 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.

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 Williston. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.

Ranked by BOC Score — U.S. Dept. of Education outcome data. Advertising never affects rankings.

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#1

Lake Region State College

Devils Lake, ND 219.6 miles from Williston
  • 2 year
  • Offers a fully online program
68.5 BOC Score
Graduation rate 53%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $49,502
Avg net price $13,577/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 16

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

Valley City State University

Valley City, ND 276.6 miles from Williston
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
  • Accredited
53.5 BOC Score
Acceptance rate 99%
Graduation rate 51%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $52,725
Avg net price $11,890/yr
Tuition
In‑state$8,514
Out‑of‑state$13,544
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 68%
  • Programs offered: 44

Source:Accreditor: Higher Learning CommissionIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#3

North Dakota State University-Main Campus

Fargo, ND 330.8 miles from Williston
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
  • Accredited
69.4 BOC Score
Acceptance rate 95%
Graduation rate 64%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $62,203
Avg net price $15,543/yr
Tuition
In‑state$11,110
Out‑of‑state$15,764
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 78%
  • Programs offered: 144

Source:Accreditor: Higher Learning CommissionIPEDSCollege Scorecard

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

Business Development Wages Near Williston

OccupationMedian Annual Wage (North Dakota, statewide)
Sales Manager$119,990
Sales Representative, Wholesale and Manufacturing$74,250
General and Operations Manager$98,170
Management Analyst$90,220

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

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

Based on BLS May 2025 state wage data, the top-paying business development-related roles in North Dakota are: Sales Manager ($119,990), General and Operations Manager ($98,170), Management Analyst ($90,220). 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 business development 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 business development?

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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Other Programs Available in Williston

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Data verified: August 31, 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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