Best Online Early Childhood Education Programs in Williston, ND (2026)

Updated August 10, 2026 BLS data College Scorecard On this page

Williston, North Dakota has 2 accredited schools offering early childhood education programs, with tuition ranging from $2,250 to $10,164 per year for indexed programs. Williston has a population of about 27,964. 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 early childhood education-related role is Kindergarten Teacher at a median $59,420 annually (BLS, May 2025).

Closest Early Childhood Education Schools to Williston

The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer early childhood education 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.

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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 Williston

OccupationMedian 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.

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

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

Our directory has 2 accredited schools offering early childhood education programs near Williston. The closest is Nueta Hidatsa Sahnish College in New Town, ND (55.4 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Fort Peck Community College (72.1 miles).

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 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 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 Williston an affordable place to study early childhood education?

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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Data verified: August 10, 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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