Williston State College: programs, outcomes and local jobs

Williston State College at a glance

• 651

  students enrolled

• 323

  degrees and certificates a year

• 42%

  of students complete

  College Scorecard

• $5,932

  average net price a year

  Tuition $3,310

• $39,524

  median earnings, 6 years after entry

• $44,017

  median earnings, 10 years after entry

  85% working

What students study

AI and data programs

Williston State College reported no degrees or certificates in artificial intelligence, data science, data analytics or robotics for 2024. A new program with no graduates yet would not appear here.

The job market around Williston State College

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

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• 21

  open professional jobs

• 5

  entry level

• 0%

  ask for AI skills

  0 jobs

• 2.5%

  unemployment in Williams County

  2026-08 · down 0.4 points from a year earlier

• $90,224

  median household income

  Williams County

• 33%

  of workers are in professional jobs

  estimated 1.6% unemployment among them

Jobs that fit what students study here: most degrees are in health professions, business & management, which lead to sales (6 open), operations (6 open), human resources (2 open).

Hiring most: Gecko Hospitality (3), GPAC (2), Park Avenue Group (2), Patterson UTI Energy (2), Albertsons Companies (1), Builders FirstSource (1), City of Williston (1), EAPC (1).

What they hire for: Operations (6), Sales (6), Engineering (2), Human Resources (2), Programs (1). Operations jobs

Job search help near campus

Workforce board: North Dakota Workforce Development Council.

• Job Service North Dakota - WillistonWilliston · 701-774-7900 · Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri 8:00am - 5:00pm (CT); Thur 10am-5pm

American Job Centers are free, public career offices.

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Common questions

How big is Williston State College?

Williston State College enrolls about 651 students and is a public 2-year institution in Williston, North Dakota. It awards about 323 degrees and certificates a year.

What is the graduation rate at Williston State College?

42% of students complete, from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (IPEDS 2023 / Scorecard 2026-06).

What do Williston State College graduates earn?

Median earnings of students who received federal aid are $39,524 six years after entry and $44,017 ten years after entry, from the College Scorecard.

Does Williston State College offer AI or data science degrees?

Williston State College reported no degrees or certificates in artificial intelligence, data science, data analytics or robotics for 2024 (IPEDS completions). A new program with no graduates yet would not appear.

Are there jobs near Williston State College?

21 open professional jobs are listed in Williams County, 5 of them entry level and 0 saying no experience is needed. Gecko Hospitality has the most openings.