Best Space Studies Schools Near Williston, ND (2026)

Updated September 7, 2026 BLS data College Scorecard On this page

Williston, North Dakota is home to about 27,964 residents. Median household income is $84,309 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 25.7% 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 Williston

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

No school data available.

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

Space Studies Wages Near Williston

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.

Williston at a Glance

Metric Value Source
Population 27,964 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income $84,309 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ 25.7% Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)

Other Williston-Area Cities With Space Studies Programs

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 Williston workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.

Should I look at programs in Dickinson instead of Williston?

Dickinson, ND is 97.6 miles from Williston 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 Williston an affordable place to study space studies?

Williston’s median household income of $84,309 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Williston 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.

Learn More About Space Studies Programs

Other Programs Available in Williston

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

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.

Back to Best Space Studies Schools in North Dakota (2026)