Best Financial Planning Schools Near Williston, ND (2026)

Updated September 7, 2026 BLS data College Scorecard On this page

Williston, North Dakota is home to about 27,964 residents. 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 financial planning-related role is Financial Managers at a median $135,890 annually (BLS, May 2025).

Closest Financial Planning Schools to Williston

The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer financial planning 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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University of Jamestown

Jamestown, ND 246.2 miles from Williston
  • 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

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

Financial Planning Wages Near Williston

Occupation Median Annual Wage (North Dakota, statewide)
Personal Financial Advisors $76,870
Financial Managers $135,890
Financial and Investment Analysts $78,170
Accountants and Auditors $75,730
Financial Examiners $82,640
Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents $63,670
Loan Officers $84,650
Credit Counselors $52,220

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

Metric Value Source
Population 27,964 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income $84,309 Census 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

What are the highest-paying financial planning roles in North Dakota?

Based on BLS May 2025 state wage data, the top-paying financial planning-related roles in North Dakota are: Financial Managers ($135,890), Loan Officers ($84,650), Financial Examiners ($82,640). 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 financial planning 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 financial planning?

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: September 7, 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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