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

Mandan, North Dakota has a population of about 24,293. The city’s median household income is $75,966 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 30.6% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering liberal arts programs near Mandan, with tuition ranging from $5,195 to $20,155 per year for indexed programs. In the Bismarck, ND metro area, the top-earning liberal arts-related role is Management Analyst at a median $76,790 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2024).

Closest Liberal Arts Schools to Mandan

The 5 accredited institutions below are the closest among the 5 schools in our directory that offer liberal arts programs near Mandan. Distances are calculated from Mandan city center.

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

Liberal Arts 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.

Source: BLS, May 2024 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

Other Mandan-Area Cities With Liberal Arts 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

How many accredited liberal arts schools are near Mandan, ND?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering liberal arts programs near Mandan. The closest is Bismarck State College in Bismarck, ND (3.2 miles), and the farthest in our top picks is Dickinson State University (90.6 miles). 0 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

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

Based on BLS OEWS May 2024 wage data, the top-paying liberal arts-related roles near Mandan are: Management Analyst ($76,790), Human Resources Specialist ($76,210), Public Relations Specialist ($72,790). 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 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 Mandan an affordable place to study liberal arts?

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.

Related Resources

• Online Liberal Arts Programs in North Dakota
• Main Liberal Arts Degree Guide
• Liberal Arts Programs by State

Data verified: May 5, 2026. Salary, employment, and tuition figures on this page are sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (OEWS May 2024; 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.