Best Online Elementary Education Programs in Mandan, ND (2026)

Mandan, North Dakota has 3 accredited schools offering elementary education programs, with tuition ranging from $4,632 to $14,309 per year for indexed programs. Mandan has a population of about 24,293. Median household income is $75,966 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 30.6% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Bismarck, ND metro area, the top-earning elementary education-related role is Secondary School Teacher at a median $61,210 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).


Closest Elementary Education Schools to Mandan

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


Elementary Education Wages Near Mandan

Mandan is part of the Bismarck, ND metro area (BLS area code 13900). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to North Dakota statewide.

OccupationMedian WageSourceCOL-Adjusted (US=100)
Elementary School Teacher$61,010Bismarck, ND$67,044
Middle School Teacher$60,680Bismarck, ND$66,681
Secondary School Teacher$61,210Bismarck, ND$67,264
Teaching Assistant$44,110Bismarck, ND$48,473

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.


Mandan at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population24,293Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$75,966Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+30.6%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100)91.0 (below U.S. average)BEA RPP 2024

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited elementary education schools are near Mandan, ND?

Our directory has 3 accredited schools offering elementary education programs near Mandan. The closest is United Tribes Technical College in Bismarck, ND (7.4 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Dickinson State University (90.5 miles). 3 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying elementary education roles near Mandan?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying elementary education-related roles near Mandan are: Secondary School Teacher ($61,210), Elementary School Teacher ($61,010), Middle School Teacher ($60,680). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with North Dakota statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.

Should I look at programs in Bismarck instead of Mandan?

Bismarck, ND is 5.5 miles from Mandan and has its own set of local elementary education programs – see the city’s page. For online programs, distance matters less; for hybrid or in-person formats, comparing both can help.

Is Mandan an affordable place to study elementary education?

Mandan’s median household income of $75,966 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Mandan 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.