Best Journalism Schools Near Mandan, ND (2026)

Updated August 11, 2026 BLS data College Scorecard On this page

Mandan, North Dakota is home to about 24,293 residents. Median household income is $75,966 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 30.6% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Bismarck, ND metro area, the top-earning journalism-related role is Public Relations Specialist at a median $75,770 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).

Closest Journalism Schools to Mandan

The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer journalism programs near Mandan, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Mandan 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 Mandan. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.

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

Contact

1301 12th Avenue North Fargo, ND 58108-6050
(701) 231-8011
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Key stats

Retention rate: 78%
Programs offered: 57

Source:Accreditor: Higher Learning CommissionIPEDS College Scorecard

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

Journalism Wages Near Mandan

Mandan is part of the Bismarck, ND metro area (BLS area code 13900). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to North Dakota statewide.

Occupation	Median Wage	Source	COL-Adjusted (US=100)
News Analyst, Reporter, and Journalist	$43,420	ND statewide	$47,714
Editor	$60,520	ND statewide	$66,505
Public Relations Specialist	$75,770	Bismarck, ND	$83,264

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.

Mandan at a Glance

Metric	Value	Source
Population	24,293	Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income	$75,966	Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+	30.6%	Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100)	91.0 (below U.S. average)	BEA RPP 2024

Other Mandan-Area Cities With Journalism Programs

Bismarck, ND – 5.5 mi away (96,857 pop)
Dickinson, ND – 90.1 mi away (22,733 pop)
Minot, ND – 99.2 mi away (50,845 pop)

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the highest-paying journalism roles near Mandan?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying journalism-related roles near Mandan are: Public Relations Specialist ($75,770), Editor ($60,520), News Analyst, Reporter, and Journalist ($43,420). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with North Dakota statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.

Should I look at programs in Bismarck instead of Mandan?

Bismarck, ND is 5.5 miles from Mandan and has its own set of local journalism programs – see the city’s page. For online programs, distance matters less; for hybrid or in-person formats, comparing both can help.

Is Mandan an affordable place to study journalism?

Mandan’s median household income of $75,966 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Mandan 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 Mandan

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Data verified: August 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.

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