Best English Schools Near Minot, ND (2026)

Updated September 5, 2026 BLS data College Scorecard On this page

Minot, North Dakota is home to about 47,922 residents. Median household income is $77,431 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 29.9% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In North Dakota, the top-earning english-related role is Technical Writers at a median $72,990 annually (BLS, May 2025).

Closest English Schools to Minot

The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer english programs near Minot, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Minot 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 Minot. 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 107.4 miles from Minot
  • 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

Dickinson State University

Dickinson, ND 117.4 miles from Minot
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
45.0 BOC Score
Graduation rate 44%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $50,720
Avg net price $14,092/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 64%
  • Programs offered: 49

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#3

University of Jamestown

Jamestown, ND 151.0 miles from Minot
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
48.2 BOC Score
Graduation rate 51%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $56,621
Avg net price $19,567/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 66%
  • Programs offered: 39

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

Valley City State University

Valley City, ND 177.7 miles from Minot
  • 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

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#5

Mayville State University

Mayville, ND 190.1 miles from Minot
  • 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 195.4 miles from Minot
  • 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

North Dakota State University-Main Campus

Fargo, ND 228.4 miles from Minot
  • 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 english page.

English Wages Near Minot

Minot is part of the Minot, ND metro area (BLS area code 33500). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to North Dakota statewide.

Occupation Median Wage Source COL-Adjusted (US=100)
Writers and Authors $50,860 ND statewide $58,460
Editors $60,520 ND statewide $69,563
Technical Writers $72,990 ND statewide $83,897
English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary $63,690 ND statewide $73,207
Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $62,480 Minot, ND $71,816
Public Relations Specialists $55,330 Minot, ND $63,598
Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists $61,310 Minot, ND $70,471
Librarians and Media Collections Specialists $65,090 Minot, ND $74,816

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.

Minot at a Glance

Metric Value Source
Population 47,922 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income $77,431 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ 29.9% Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100) 87.0 (below U.S. average) BEA RPP 2024

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the highest-paying english roles near Minot?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying english-related roles near Minot are: Technical Writers ($72,990), Librarians and Media Collections Specialists ($65,090), English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary ($63,690). 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 Mandan instead of Minot?

Mandan, ND is 99.2 miles from Minot and has its own set of local english programs – see the city’s page. For online programs, distance matters less; for hybrid or in-person formats, comparing both can help.

Is Minot an affordable place to study english?

Minot’s median household income of $77,431 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Minot 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 Minot

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

Data verified: September 5, 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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