Best Degree Completion Programs in North Dakota 2027

Why it ranks #1: Its online rate is $252 per credit for North Dakota residents (lower than 8 other colleges on this list) and its graduates earn a median $122,948 a year (the highest on this list).

Bismarck State College offers its Bachelor of Applied Science in University Studies online, along with applied bachelor's degrees in energy management and health administration. Transfer in with 24 credits and a 2.00 GPA, or with an associate degree in applied science, arts or science. Upper-division courses cost $251.68 per credit for North Dakota residents, and you choose areas of emphasis around your own goals.

Why it ranks #2: Its online rate is $247 per credit for North Dakota residents (the lowest on this list) and 62% of its transfer students earn a degree within eight years (the highest on this list).

Valley City State calls itself one of the nation's first laptop universities, and its online Bachelor of Applied Science in Management is built for people who already hold a trade, industry or health technical specialty. North Dakota residents pay $246.73 per credit. Bring 36 transferable technical credits, or 26 plus 5000 hours of work experience, and the degree adds management and leadership skills on top.

Why it ranks #3: 60% of its transfer students earn a degree within eight years (higher than 8 other colleges on this list) and its online rate is $430 per credit for North Dakota residents (lower than 2 other colleges on this list).

NDSU runs a Degree Completion Program for adults who have been out of college two or more years, with the online Bachelor of University Studies at its center. Online students pay $430.47 per credit in tuition whatever their home state, and a portfolio can earn up to 12 credits for work and life experience. Degree Completion Scholarships range from $500 to $2,500.

Why it ranks #4: Its rate is $385 per credit for North Dakota residents (lower than 3 other colleges on this list) and 29% of its undergraduates study fully online (higher than 7 other colleges on this list).

UND's online Bachelor of Arts in Social Science lets you choose at least three disciplines for a 36-credit major inside a 120-credit degree. Request a transfer review with official transcripts from your earlier colleges, and general education from another North Dakota campus can carry over through GERTA. The major asks for nine credits in each discipline and 18 at the upper-division level.

Why it ranks #5: Its online rate is $269 per credit for North Dakota residents (lower than 7 other colleges on this list) and its graduates earn a median $64,488 a year (higher than 8 other colleges on this list).

The Bachelor of University Studies at Dickinson State lets you plan your own curriculum with a student success advisor across 120 hours, 30 of them from Dickinson State. A 2.0 GPA gets you admitted, and the Office of Academic Records evaluates your transfer credits afterward. Tuition is $269.35 per credit hour for undergraduates from every U.S. state, plus $68.68 in mandatory fees on the first 12 credits each semester.

Why it ranks #6: It accepts up to 95 transfer credits (the highest on this list) and its online rate is $350 per credit for North Dakota residents (lower than 5 other colleges on this list).

Trinity Bible College and Graduate School teaches its online B.A. in General Studies within a biblical framework, at $350 per credit through MyTrinity Online. Up to 95 semester credits can transfer in if the grades are C or better, and you need a 2.0 GPA from your latest college work. Applications are taken year-round, with spring and fall starts toward the 124 credits.

Why it ranks #7: Its online rate is $359 per credit for North Dakota residents (lower than 4 other colleges on this list) and 56% of its transfer students earn a degree within eight years (higher than 7 other colleges on this list).

Mayville State's Bachelor of University Studies lets you design the degree around the credits you already hold, and credits do not expire, so coursework from decades ago still counts. North Dakota residents pay $358.72 per credit with fees, and tuition is capped once you enroll in 12 credits. Plan on 30 credits in residence and 36 at the 300 or 400 level.

Why it ranks #8: Its online rate is $510 per credit for North Dakota residents and its graduates earn a median $60,331 a year (higher than 6 other colleges on this list).

The University of Mary in Bismarck offers its online Bachelor of University Studies at $510 per credit, with fall, spring and summer starts. A free transfer credit evaluation shows what you bring before you apply, and CLEP, DSST or a written portfolio can add credit for what you learned at work. Expect a faith-based education rooted in Benedictine values.

Why it ranks #9: Its rate is $435 per credit for North Dakota residents (lower than 1 other college on this list) and its graduates earn a median $61,462 a year (higher than 7 other colleges on this list).

University of Jamestown Accelerated runs its general studies major 100% online with no set class times, so it fits around a work schedule. Up to 64 semester credits can come from a junior college toward the 124 you need, and 36 of them must be upper-division. The application is free and takes about 15 minutes, and UJA is the online division of a private liberal arts university founded in 1883.

Why it ranks #10: Its online rate is $332 per credit for North Dakota residents (lower than 6 other colleges on this list) and 19% of its undergraduates study fully online (higher than 4 other colleges on this list).

Minot State charges every undergraduate the same $332.39 per credit before fees, so your state of residence makes no difference to the bill. The Bachelor of General Studies is a 120-credit online degree with no required campus visits. Transfer with a 2.0 GPA, and general education you finished at another North Dakota campus counts through GERTA, with 30 credits taken at Minot State.