Best Mathematics Schools Near Bismarck, ND (2026)

Updated September 5, 2026 BLS data College Scorecard On this page

Bismarck, North Dakota has 1 accredited school offering mathematics programs. Bismarck has a population of about 74,146. 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 mathematics-related role is Financial Specialists, All Other at a median $89,740 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).

Closest Mathematics Schools to Bismarck

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

Ranked by BOC Score — U.S. Dept. of Education outcome data. Advertising never affects rankings.

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University of Mary

Bismarck, ND 6.2 miles from Bismarck
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
66.7 BOC Score
Graduation rate 60%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $60,909
Avg net price $17,770/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 83%
  • Programs offered: 77

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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

Mathematics 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.

Occupation Median Wage Source COL-Adjusted (US=100)
Mathematicians N/A ND statewide –
Statisticians $75,890 ND statewide $83,396
Actuaries N/A ND statewide –
Operations Research Analysts $82,460 ND statewide $90,615
Data Scientists $76,960 Bismarck, ND $84,571
Mathematical Science Teachers, Postsecondary $76,770 ND statewide $84,363
Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $61,210 Bismarck, ND $67,264
Financial Specialists, All Other $89,740 Bismarck, ND $98,615

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

Metric Value Source
Population 74,146 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income $77,608 Census 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

How many accredited mathematics schools are near Bismarck, ND?

Our directory has 1 accredited schools offering mathematics programs near Bismarck. The closest is University of Mary in Bismarck, ND (6.2 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is University of Mary (6.2 miles). 1 of the highlighted schools is flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying mathematics roles near Bismarck?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying mathematics-related roles near Bismarck are: Financial Specialists, All Other ($89,740), Operations Research Analysts ($82,460), Data Scientists ($76,960). 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 mathematics 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 mathematics?

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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Other Programs Available in Bismarck

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Data verified: September 5, 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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