Best Entrepreneurship Schools Near Williston, ND (2026)

Updated August 25, 2026 BLS data College Scorecard On this page

Williston, North Dakota has 1 accredited school offering entrepreneurship 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 entrepreneurship-related role is Marketing Manager at a median $125,580 annually (BLS, May 2025).

Closest Entrepreneurship Schools to Williston

The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer entrepreneurship 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

Dickinson State University

Dickinson, ND 98.0 miles from Williston
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
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: 22

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

Minot State University

Minot, ND 107.6 miles from Williston
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
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: 25

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#3

Dakota College at Bottineau

Bottineau, ND 152.8 miles from Williston
  • 2 year
  • Campus + Online
56.6 BOC Score
Graduation rate 35%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $40,576
Avg net price $10,039/yr
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 23

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

Bismarck State College

Bismarck, ND 161.6 miles from Williston
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
76.6 BOC Score
Graduation rate 52%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $54,277
Avg net price $10,270/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 74%
  • Programs offered: 45

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#5

University of Mary

Bismarck, ND 168.3 miles from Williston
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
66.7 BOC Score
Graduation rate 60%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $60,909
Avg net price $17,770/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 83%
  • Programs offered: 19

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#6

Turtle Mountain Community College

Belcourt, ND 183.4 miles from Williston
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
  • Accredited
61.9 BOC Score
Graduation rate 49%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $32,079
Avg net price $3,428/yr
Tuition
In‑state$2,794
Out‑of‑state$2,794
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 87%
  • Programs offered: 29

Source:Accreditor: Higher Learning CommissionIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#7

University of North Dakota

Grand Forks, ND 303.4 miles from Williston
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
65.3 BOC Score
Graduation rate 57%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $63,552
Avg net price $18,551/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 83%
  • Programs offered: 18

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#8

North Dakota State University-Main Campus

Fargo, ND 330.9 miles from Williston
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
  • 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: 24

Source:Accreditor: Higher Learning CommissionIPEDSCollege Scorecard

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

Entrepreneurship Wages Near Williston

OccupationMedian Annual Wage (North Dakota, statewide)
General and Operations Manager$98,170
Management Analyst$90,220
Marketing Manager$125,580
Market Research Analyst$61,580

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 entrepreneurship schools are near Williston, ND?

Our directory has 1 accredited schools offering entrepreneurship programs near Williston. The closest is Dickinson State University in Dickinson, ND (98.0 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Dickinson State University (98.0 miles). 1 of the highlighted schools is flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying entrepreneurship roles in North Dakota?

Based on BLS May 2025 state wage data, the top-paying entrepreneurship-related roles in North Dakota are: Marketing Manager ($125,580), 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 entrepreneurship 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 entrepreneurship?

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

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

Data verified: August 25, 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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