Best Online Graphic Design Programs in Minot, ND (2026)

Minot, North Dakota has 1 accredited school offering graphic design programs. Minot has a population of about 47,922. 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 graphic design-related role is Art Director at a median $83,170 annually (BLS, May 2025).


Closest Graphic Design Schools to Minot

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

#1

Bismarck State College

Bismarck, ND 100.2 miles from Minot BOC Score 76.6
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 52%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $54,277
Avg net price $10,270/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 74%
  • Programs offered: 50

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

United Tribes Technical College

Bismarck, ND 104.6 miles from Minot BOC Score 45.6
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
  • Accredited
Graduation rate 28%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $25,292
Avg net price $3,569/yr
Tuition
In‑state$4,632
Out‑of‑state$4,632
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 19

Source:Accreditor: Higher Learning CommissionIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#3

Dickinson State University

Dickinson, ND 117.4 miles from Minot BOC Score 45.0
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 44%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $50,720
Avg net price $14,092/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 64%
  • Programs offered: 38

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

University of Jamestown

Jamestown, ND 150.8 miles from Minot BOC Score 48.2
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 51%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $56,621
Avg net price $19,567/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 66%
  • Programs offered: 28

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#5

Valley City State University

Valley City, ND 177.7 miles from Minot BOC Score 53.5
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
  • Accredited
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: 33

Source:Accreditor: Higher Learning CommissionIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#6

University of North Dakota

Grand Forks, ND 195.3 miles from Minot BOC Score 65.3
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
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: 61

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#7

North Dakota State University-Main Campus

Fargo, ND 228.6 miles from Minot BOC Score 69.4
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
  • Accredited
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: 57

Source:Accreditor: Higher Learning CommissionIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#8

Rasmussen University-North Dakota

Fargo, ND 229.4 miles from Minot BOC Score 70.8
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 46%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $39,080
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 100%
  • Programs offered: 38

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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


Graphic Design Wages Near Minot

OccupationMedian Annual Wage (North Dakota, statewide)
Graphic Designer$56,470
Art Director$83,170
Web and Digital Interface Designer$64,260
Special Effects Artist and AnimatorN/A

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

MetricValueSource
Population47,922Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$77,431Census 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

How many accredited graphic design schools are near Minot, ND?

Our directory has 1 accredited schools offering graphic design programs near Minot. The closest is Minot State University in Minot, ND (1.1 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Minot State University (1.1 miles). 1 of the highlighted schools is flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying graphic design roles in North Dakota?

Based on BLS May 2025 state wage data, the top-paying graphic design-related roles in North Dakota are: Art Director ($83,170), Web and Digital Interface Designer ($64,260), Graphic Designer ($56,470). 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 graphic design 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 graphic design?

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: July 30, 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.