Best Online Healthcare Administration Programs in Dickinson, ND (2026)

Dickinson, North Dakota has 2 accredited schools offering healthcare administration programs, with tuition ranging from $5,195 to $15,274 per year for indexed programs. Dickinson has a population of about 25,216. Median household income is $76,964 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 27.4% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In North Dakota, the top-earning healthcare administration-related role is Medical and Health Services Manager at a median $105,170 annually (BLS, May 2025).


Closest Healthcare Administration Schools to Dickinson

The 2 accredited institutions below are the closest among the 2 schools in our directory that offer healthcare administration programs near Dickinson. Distances are calculated from Dickinson city center.

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 Dickinson. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.

#1

Bismarck State College

Bismarck, ND 93.3 miles from Dickinson BOC Score76.6
Published tuition$5,195 - $15,274
Online programsYes

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#2

Williston State College

Williston, ND 95.6 miles from Dickinson BOC Score70.1
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Online programsYes

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


Healthcare Administration Wages Near Dickinson

OccupationMedian Annual Wage (North Dakota, statewide)
Medical and Health Services Manager$105,170
Health Information Technologist and Medical Registrar$81,170
Administrative Services Manager$94,320
Compliance Officer$79,440
Medical Records Specialist$46,280
Medical Secretary and Administrative Assistant$45,390

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.


Dickinson at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population25,216Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$76,964Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+27.4%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Healthcare Administration-related employment in Stark County2,044 workers, 147 establishmentsBLS QCEW 2024 annual

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited healthcare administration schools are near Dickinson, ND?

Our directory has 2 accredited schools offering healthcare administration programs near Dickinson. The closest is Bismarck State College in Bismarck, ND (93.3 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Williston State College (95.6 miles). 2 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying healthcare administration roles in North Dakota?

Based on BLS May 2025 state wage data, the top-paying healthcare administration-related roles in North Dakota are: Medical and Health Services Manager ($105,170), Administrative Services Manager ($94,320), Health Information Technologist and Medical Registrar ($81,170). Wages for Dickinson workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.

Should I look at programs in Mandan instead of Dickinson?

Mandan, ND is 90.1 miles from Dickinson and has its own set of local healthcare administration programs – see the city’s page. For online programs, distance matters less; for hybrid or in-person formats, comparing both can help.

Is Dickinson an affordable place to study healthcare administration?

Dickinson’s median household income of $76,964 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Dickinson 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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Data verified: June 11, 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.