Bismarck State College: programs, outcomes and local jobs

Bismarck State College at a glance

• 2,839

  students enrolled

• 977

  degrees and certificates a year

• 47%

  of students complete

  College Scorecard

• $10,270

  average net price a year

  Tuition $4,167 in state, $6,251 out of state

• $50,401

  median earnings, 6 years after entry

• $54,277

  median earnings, 10 years after entry

  92% working

What students study

AI and data programs

Degrees and certificates awarded in 2024, by program area and level, from IPEDS completions.

The job market around Bismarck State College

Professional jobs listed in the cities of Burleigh County, where the college is.

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• 66

  open professional jobs

• 7

  entry level

• 0%

  ask for AI skills

  0 jobs

• 1.9%

  unemployment in Burleigh County

  2026-08 · down 0.3 points from a year earlier

• $84,948

  median household income

  Burleigh County

• 44%

  of workers are in professional jobs

  estimated 1.3% unemployment among them

Jobs that fit what students study here: most degrees are in engineering technologies, health professions, computer & information sciences, which lead to engineering (5 open), operations (11 open), clinical (1 open).

Hiring most: Nexstar Media Group (9), GPAC (3), Loenbro (3), Ducks Unlimited (2), Sanford (2), Townsquare Media (2), University of Mary (2), Advanced Engineering & Environmental Services (1).

What they hire for: Operations (11), Sales (11), Finance (9), Human Resources (7), Engineering (5), Investment (2). Operations jobs

Job search help near campus

Workforce board: North Dakota Workforce Development Council.

• Job Service North Dakota - Bismarck Workforce CenterBismarck · 701-328-5000 · 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM Mon, Tue, Wed & Fri 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM Thur (CT)

American Job Centers are free, public career offices.

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Common questions

How big is Bismarck State College?

Bismarck State College enrolls about 2,839 students and is a public 4-year institution in Bismarck, North Dakota. It awards about 977 degrees and certificates a year.

What is the graduation rate at Bismarck State College?

47% of students complete, from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (IPEDS 2023 / Scorecard 2026-06).

What do Bismarck State College graduates earn?

Median earnings of students who received federal aid are $50,401 six years after entry and $54,277 ten years after entry, from the College Scorecard.

Does Bismarck State College offer AI or data science degrees?

Yes. Bismarck State College awarded degrees or certificates in robotics, mechatronics and automation (associate) in 2024, from IPEDS completions by program.

Are there jobs near Bismarck State College?

66 open professional jobs are listed in Burleigh County, 7 of them entry level and 0 saying no experience is needed. Nexstar Media Group has the most openings.