Best Space Studies Schools Near Minot, ND (2026)

Minot, North Dakota is home to about 47,922 residents. Median household income is $77,431 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 29.9% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In North Dakota, the top-earning space studies-related role is Physical Scientists, All Other at a median $147,650 annually (BLS, May 2025).


Closest Space Studies Schools to Minot

The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer space studies programs near Minot, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Minot city center. The list is rebuilt from federal IPEDS data on every site update.

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


Space Studies Wages Near Minot

Occupation Median Annual Wage (North Dakota, statewide)
Astronomers N/A
Physicists N/A
Aerospace Engineers N/A
Natural Sciences Managers $131,370
Atmospheric and Space Scientists $91,560
Engineers, All Other $100,250
Atmospheric, Earth, Marine, and Space Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary $98,000
Physical Scientists, All Other $147,650

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.


Minot at a Glance

Metric Value Source
Population 47,922 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income $77,431 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ 29.9% Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100) 87.0 (below U.S. average) BEA RPP 2024

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the highest-paying space studies roles in North Dakota?

Based on BLS May 2025 state wage data, the top-paying space studies-related roles in North Dakota are: Physical Scientists, All Other ($147,650), Natural Sciences Managers ($131,370), Engineers, All Other ($100,250). Wages for Minot workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.

Should I look at programs in Mandan instead of Minot?

Mandan, ND is 99.2 miles from Minot and has its own set of local space studies programs – see the city’s page. For online programs, distance matters less; for hybrid or in-person formats, comparing both can help.

Is Minot an affordable place to study space studies?

Minot’s median household income of $77,431 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Minot 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 Minot

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

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.