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Trade schools in North Dakota
College Scorecard lists 5 schools in North Dakota that graduated students in electrical, HVAC, plumbing or construction programs in the latest year: 3 electrical, 3 HVAC, 2 plumbing, 1 construction trades, 1 construction management.1
| School | City | Programs | Credential | Type | Completers | Tuition | Cost a year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Dakota State College of Science | Wahpeton | Electrical, Construction trades, Plumbing, HVAC | Associate, Certificate | Public | 74 | $6,212 | $17,565 |
| Bismarck State College | Bismarck | Electrical, HVAC | Associate, Certificate | Public | 67 | $6,037 | $16,017 |
| Sitting Bull College | Fort Yates | Electrical | Certificate | Public | 6 | $4,970 | $9,405 |
| Turtle Mountain College | Belcourt | Plumbing, HVAC | Certificate, Associate | Nonprofit | 5 | $2,962 | $13,740 |
| University of Mary | Bismarck | Construction management | Bachelor's | Nonprofit | 3 | $23,650 | $37,172 |
Construction trades (CIP 46.04) covers carpentry, masonry, roofing and other building trades together. Tuition: in-state tuition for a year, or program tuition at schools that bill by program. Cost a year: average cost of attendance at the school.
Which trade schools in North Dakota graduate the most students?
North Dakota State College of Science in Wahpeton had the most completers in these programs in the latest year, 74, then Bismarck State College with 67.1
How much does trade school cost in North Dakota?
Public schools on the list charge a median $6,037 a year in in-state tuition.1
Certificate or associate degree?
4 of the 5 schools offer a certificate in these trades and 3 offer an associate degree.1 A certificate is the shorter credential; an associate degree adds general education courses.
What is the highest-paying trade in North Dakota?
Of the five trades on this site, general contractors have the highest median pay in North Dakota, $39.12 an hour.2
| Trade | Median hourly | Schools | Pages |
|---|---|---|---|
| General Contractors | $39.12 | 2 | Schools · Salary · Apprenticeships |
| HVAC Technicians | $35.81 | 3 | Schools · Salary · Apprenticeships |
| Electricians | $31.59 | 3 | Schools · Salary · Apprenticeships |
| Plumbers | $30.56 | 2 | Schools · Salary · Apprenticeships |
| Roofers | $28.72 | 1 | Salary · Apprenticeships |
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Sources
- U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard (field of study and institution data) (collegescorecard.ed.gov)
- BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, North Dakota, May 2025 (bls.gov, May 2025)