North Dakota

Attending a trade school in North Dakota offers students a practical and efficient way to gain the hands-on skills needed for stable, well-paying jobs in industries that drive the state’s economy, such as energy, construction, agriculture, automotive repair, and healthcare. The state’s trade and technical schools focus on real-world training through labs, workshops, and apprenticeships, giving students experience that translates directly to the workplace. Many programs are designed in partnership with local employers, providing strong job placement opportunities after graduation. With affordable tuition and shorter program durations, trade schools in North Dakota offer a direct path to a rewarding career in the skilled trades.

North Dakota State College of Science (NDSCS)
Automotive, Diesel, HVAC/R, Electrical, Plumbing, Welding, Dental Assisting/Hygiene, Precision Machining, UAS, Culinary, Pharmacy Tech & more

https://www.ndscs.edu/departments-programs

Bismarck State College
Energy (Power Plant, Lineworker, Instrumentation), Cybersecurity/IT, HVAC, Welding, Automotive/Diesel, Paramedic & more
https://catalog.bismarckstate.edu/catalog

Lake Region State College (Devils Lake)
Wind Energy Tech, Peace Officer Training, Automotive, IT, Nursing, Fitness Trainer, Marketing & more
https://www.lrsc.edu/all-programs (lrsc.edu)

Williston State College
CTE programs incl. Agriculture, IT, Massage Therapy, Petroleum, Business, Welding | https://willistonstate.edu/programs/

Dakota College at Bottineau
Agriculture, Business, Computer Tech, Health Professions, Natural Resources, Horticulture, Photography
https://catalog.dakotacollege.edu/career-technical-programs

United Tribes Technical College (Bismarck)
Automotive Technology, Heavy Equipment Operations, Welding, Sustainable Agriculture, Fisheries & Wildlife, Criminal Justice & more
https://uttc.edu/academics/programs/

Turtle Mountain Community College (Belcourt)
Welding, Building Construction Tech, Heavy Equipment Operator, Cybersecurity, MLT, Network Admin & more
https://www.tm.edu/academics/

Nueta Hidatsa Sahnish College (New Town)
CDL, Welding (certificate), Business, Early Childhood, Environmental Science & more https://nhsc.edu/academics/degrees-certificates/

Sitting Bull College (Fort Yates)
Career & Technical programs incl. CDL and Welding (plus other CTE pathways) https://sittingbull.edu/academics/programs-of-study/

Lynnes Welding Training (Fargo • Bismarck)
Welding training programs
https://learntoweld.com/

Rasmussen University (Fargo • Bismarck)
Nursing, Health Sciences, Business, Justice Studies, Technology/IT, Design (programs vary by campus)
https://www.rasmussen.edu/locations/north-dakota/

The Salon Professional Academy – Fargo
Cosmetology, Esthetics, Nail Tech, Massage
https://www.tspafargo.com/

Josef’s School of Hair, Skin & Body Fargo • Grand Forks
Cosmetology, Esthetics, Nail Technology, Massage Therapy

https://josefsschoolofhairdesign.com/

The Hair Academy – Bismarck
Cosmetology, Esthetics
https://www.thehairacademy.com/