Best Professional Sales Schools Near Dickinson, ND (2026)

Dickinson, North Dakota is home to about 25,216 residents. Median household income is $76,964 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 27.4% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In North Dakota, the top-earning professional sales-related role is Sales Managers at a median $119,990 annually (BLS, May 2025).


Closest Professional Sales Schools to Dickinson

The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer professional sales programs near Dickinson, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Dickinson 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 Dickinson. 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

Valley City State University

Valley City, ND 225.9 miles from Dickinson
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
  • Accredited
53.5 BOC Score
Acceptance rate 99%
Graduation rate 51%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $52,725
Avg net price $11,890/yr
Tuition
In‑state$8,514
Out‑of‑state$13,544
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 68%
  • Programs offered: 44

Source:Accreditor: Higher Learning CommissionIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

North Dakota State University-Main Campus

Fargo, ND 282.7 miles from Dickinson
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
  • Accredited
69.4 BOC Score
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
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 78%
  • Programs offered: 144

Source:Accreditor: Higher Learning CommissionIPEDSCollege Scorecard

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Professional Sales Wages Near Dickinson

Occupation Median Annual Wage (North Dakota, statewide)
Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products $102,720
Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products $74,250
Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel $66,060
First-Line Supervisors of Non-Retail Sales Workers $79,060
Sales Managers $119,990
Advertising Sales Agents $50,110
Insurance Sales Agents $71,220
Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents $63,670

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.


Dickinson at a Glance

Metric Value Source
Population 25,216 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income $76,964 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ 27.4% Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the highest-paying professional sales roles in North Dakota?

Based on BLS May 2025 state wage data, the top-paying professional sales-related roles in North Dakota are: Sales Managers ($119,990), Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products ($102,720), First-Line Supervisors of Non-Retail Sales Workers ($79,060). Wages for Dickinson workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.

Should I look at programs in Mandan instead of Dickinson?

Mandan, ND is 90.1 miles from Dickinson and has its own set of local professional sales programs – see the city’s page. For online programs, distance matters less; for hybrid or in-person formats, comparing both can help.

Is Dickinson an affordable place to study professional sales?

Dickinson’s median household income of $76,964 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Dickinson 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 Dickinson

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

Data verified: September 7, 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.