Best Nursing Schools Near Mandan, ND (2026)

Updated September 6, 2026 BLS data College Scorecard On this page

Mandan, North Dakota has 4 accredited schools offering nursing programs, with tuition ranging from $4,010 to $10,012 per year for indexed programs. Mandan has a population of about 24,293. 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 North Dakota, the top-earning nursing-related role is Nurse Anesthetist at a median $244,240 annually (BLS, May 2025).

Closest Nursing Schools to Mandan

The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer nursing 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.

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

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#1

Bismarck State College

Bismarck, ND 3.2 miles from Mandan
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
76.6 BOC Score
Graduation rate 52%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $54,277
Avg net price $10,270/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 74%
  • Programs offered: 49

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

University of Mary

Bismarck, ND 9.5 miles from Mandan
  • 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

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#3

Sitting Bull College

Fort Yates, ND 52.2 miles from Mandan
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
  • Accredited
53.9 BOC Score
Graduation rate 23%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $28,488
Avg net price $4,605/yr
Tuition
In‑state$4,010
Out‑of‑state$4,010
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 17

Source:Accreditor: Higher Learning CommissionIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

Dickinson State University

Dickinson, ND 90.6 miles from Mandan
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
45.0 BOC Score
Graduation rate 44%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $50,720
Avg net price $14,092/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 64%
  • Programs offered: 49

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#5

Minot State University

Minot, ND 100.0 miles from Mandan
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
51.0 BOC Score
Graduation rate 50%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $51,759
Avg net price $12,703/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 69%
  • Programs offered: 56

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#6

University of Jamestown

Jamestown, ND 103.4 miles from Mandan
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
48.2 BOC Score
Graduation rate 51%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $56,621
Avg net price $19,567/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 66%
  • Programs offered: 39

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#7

Mayville State University

Mayville, ND 173.8 miles from Mandan
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
48.5 BOC Score
Graduation rate 45%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $47,828
Avg net price $11,456/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 73%
  • Programs offered: 31

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#8

Rasmussen University-North Dakota

Fargo, ND 190.7 miles from Mandan
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
70.8 BOC Score
Graduation rate 46%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $39,080
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 100%
  • Programs offered: 17

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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

Nursing 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)
Registered Nurse $81,120 Bismarck, ND $89,143
Licensed Practical Nurse $61,690 Bismarck, ND $67,791
Nurse Anesthetist $244,240 ND statewide $268,396
Nurse Midwife $72,630 ND statewide $79,813
Nurse Practitioner $130,140 Bismarck, ND $143,011
Nursing Assistant $46,720 Bismarck, ND $51,341

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
Nursing-related employment in Morton County 906 workers, 17 establishments BLS QCEW 2024 annual

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited nursing schools are near Mandan, ND?

Our directory has 4 accredited schools offering nursing programs near Mandan. The closest is Bismarck State College in Bismarck, ND (3.2 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Dickinson State University (90.6 miles). 4 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying nursing roles near Mandan?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying nursing-related roles near Mandan are: Nurse Anesthetist ($244,240), Nurse Practitioner ($130,140), Registered Nurse ($81,120). 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 nursing 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 nursing?

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

Compare every accredited online degree program with city-level data for Mandan:

Data verified: September 6, 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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