Best Early Childhood Education Schools Near Dickinson, ND

Updated September 6, 2026 BLS data College Scorecard On this page

Dickinson, North Dakota has 1 accredited school offering early childhood education programs. Dickinson has a population of about 25,216. Median household income is $76,964 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 27.4% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In North Dakota, the top-earning early childhood education-related role is Kindergarten Teacher at a median $59,420 annually (BLS, May 2025).

Closest Early Childhood Education Schools to Dickinson

The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer early childhood education programs near Dickinson, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Dickinson 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 Dickinson. 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

University of Mary

Bismarck, ND 97.0 miles from Dickinson
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
66.7 BOC Score
Graduation rate 60%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $60,909
Avg net price $17,770/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 83%
  • Programs offered: 77

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

Sitting Bull College

Fort Yates, ND 114.9 miles from Dickinson
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
  • Accredited
53.9 BOC Score
Graduation rate 23%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $28,488
Avg net price $4,605/yr
Tuition
In‑state$4,010
Out‑of‑state$4,010
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 17

Source:Accreditor: Higher Learning CommissionIPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#3

Minot State University

Minot, ND 116.7 miles from Dickinson
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
51.0 BOC Score
Graduation rate 50%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $51,759
Avg net price $12,703/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 69%
  • Programs offered: 56

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

Cankdeska Cikana Community College

Fort Totten, ND 192.7 miles from Dickinson
  • 2 year
  • Offers a fully online program
30.6 BOC Score
Graduation rate 24%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $17,008
Avg net price $6,507/yr
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 8

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#5

Mayville State University

Mayville, ND 260.1 miles from Dickinson
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
48.5 BOC Score
Graduation rate 45%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $47,828
Avg net price $11,456/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 73%
  • Programs offered: 31

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#6

University of North Dakota

Grand Forks, ND 276.6 miles from Dickinson
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
65.3 BOC Score
Graduation rate 57%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $63,552
Avg net price $18,551/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 83%
  • Programs offered: 137

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#7

Rasmussen University-North Dakota

Fargo, ND 280.5 miles from Dickinson
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
70.8 BOC Score
Graduation rate 46%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $39,080
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 100%
  • Programs offered: 17

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#8

North Dakota State University-Main Campus

Fargo, ND 282.7 miles from Dickinson
  • 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

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

Early Childhood Education Wages Near Dickinson

Occupation Median Annual Wage (North Dakota, statewide)
Preschool Teacher $39,720
Kindergarten Teacher $59,420
Preschool and Childcare Center Director $51,390
Teaching Assistant $38,240

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.

Dickinson at a Glance

Metric Value Source
Population 25,216 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income $76,964 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ 27.4% Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited early childhood education schools are near Dickinson, ND?

Our directory has 1 accredited schools offering early childhood education programs near Dickinson. The closest is Dawson Community College in Glendive, MT (92.3 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Dawson Community College (92.3 miles). 1 of the highlighted schools is flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying early childhood education roles in North Dakota?

Based on BLS May 2025 state wage data, the top-paying early childhood education-related roles in North Dakota are: Kindergarten Teacher ($59,420), Preschool and Childcare Center Director ($51,390), Preschool Teacher ($39,720). 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 early childhood education 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 early childhood education?

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.

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Other Programs Available in Dickinson

Compare every accredited online degree program with city-level data for Dickinson:

Data verified: September 6, 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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