Best Film 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 film-related role is Producers and Directors at a median $57,870 annually (BLS, May 2025).

Closest Film Schools to Minot

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

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

Film Wages Near Minot

Occupation Median Annual Wage (North Dakota, statewide)
Film and Video Editors N/A
Camera Operators, Television, Video, and Film $53,650
Producers and Directors $57,870
Special Effects Artists and Animators N/A
Audio and Video Technicians $50,110
Sound Engineering Technicians N/A
Writers and Authors $50,860
Graphic Designers $56,470

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 film roles in North Dakota?

Based on BLS May 2025 state wage data, the top-paying film-related roles in North Dakota are: Producers and Directors ($57,870), Graphic Designers ($56,470), Camera Operators, Television, Video, and Film ($53,650). Wages for Minot workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.

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 film 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 film?

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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