Best Grad Schools North Dakota 2025

Badge for BEST IN NORTH DAKOTA GRADUATE SCHOOLS

2025 Ranking Update

Our Influence Ranking Engine™ leverages machine learning to track the real-world influence of colleges and universities over time. Below you’ll see which schools gained or last ground for the 2025 school year.

There are no changes to our ranking of the best grad schools in North Dakota for 2025.

There are 3 doctorate-granting graduate schools in North Dakota. Our ranking of the best graduate schools in the North Dakota is composed of both private and public schools. To be included, schools must be fully accredited institutions, and must offer doctoral degrees and a broad array of graduate degrees.

Best Grad Schools in North Dakota

  1. #1

    University of North Dakota

    Grand Forks , ND
    Other Rankings

    Tuition + fees

    $11K

    Acceptance

    83%

    Graduation

    63%

    Student body

    17K

    Career Outlook for degree at University of North Dakota

    Cost of Degree: $10,951
    Expenses: $14,416
    Starting Salary: $57,800
    Cost Recoup Time: 9 years
    Paid back at 15% of annual salary
  2. Other Rankings

    Tuition + fees

    $11K

    Acceptance

    96%

    Graduation

    63%

    Student body

    14K

    Median SAT/ACT

    1092/22

    Career Outlook for degree at North Dakota State University

    Cost of Degree: $10,792
    Expenses: $13,576
    Starting Salary: $55,500
    Cost Recoup Time: 9 years
    Paid back at 15% of annual salary
  3. #3

    University of Mary

    Bismarck , ND
    Other Rankings

    Tuition + fees

    $21K

    Acceptance

    81%

    Graduation

    64%

    Student body

    5K

    Median SAT/ACT

    1208/24

    Career Outlook for degree at University of Mary

    Cost of Degree: $20,900
    Expenses: $12,286
    Starting Salary: $53,000
    Cost Recoup Time: 12 years
    Paid back at 15% of annual salary
    What is University of Mary known for?

    University of Mary’s faculty and alumni have been influential in:

    Most Influential Alumni

Back to Top

North Dakota’s Best Grad School for Your Area of Interest

Resources for Prospective Grad Students

Whether you’re just getting started on your college search, you’re looking for survival tips on your way to a bachelor’s degree, or you’re preparing for the transition into grad school, we’ve got guides, how to’s and tons of other valuable resources to keep you moving forward in your educational journey.

Do you have a question about this topic? Ask it here