Best Online Liberal Arts Programs in Bismarck, ND (2026)

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

Bismarck, North Dakota is home to about 74,146 residents. Median household income is $77,608 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 38.7% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Bismarck, ND metro area, the top-earning liberal arts-related role is Management Analyst at a median $90,590 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).

Closest Liberal Arts Schools to Bismarck

The 0 accredited institutions below are the closest among the 0 schools in our directory that offer liberal arts programs near Bismarck. Distances are calculated from Bismarck city center.

No Bismarck-area programs are currently indexed in our directory.

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

Liberal Arts Wages Near Bismarck

Bismarck 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.

OccupationMedian WageSourceCOL-Adjusted (US=100)
Public Relations Specialist$75,770Bismarck, ND$83,264
Management Analyst$90,590Bismarck, ND$99,549
Technical Writer$72,990ND statewide$80,209
News Analyst, Reporter, or Journalist$43,420ND statewide$47,714
Editor$60,520ND statewide$66,505
Training and Development Specialist$65,620Bismarck, ND$72,110
Human Resources Specialist$75,980Bismarck, ND$83,495

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.

Bismarck at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population74,146Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$77,608Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+38.7%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100)91.0 (below U.S. average)BEA RPP 2024

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the highest-paying liberal arts roles near Bismarck?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying liberal arts-related roles near Bismarck are: Management Analyst ($90,590), Human Resources Specialist ($75,980), Public Relations Specialist ($75,770). 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 Mandan instead of Bismarck?

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

Is Bismarck an affordable place to study liberal arts?

Bismarck’s median household income of $77,608 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Bismarck 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.

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