Ranking
Best Design and Applied Arts Colleges in North Dakota 2026
United Tribes Technical College leads this ROI ranking with a A+ value grade and a 17.72 ROI score. EduGradify ranks 6 colleges here by earnings against net price.
6 North Dakota colleges offering Design and Applied Arts, ranked by EduGradify value grade.
- Schools ranked
- 6
- Cheapest net price
- $3,569
- Top earnings 10y
- $63,552
- Public / Private
- 4 / 2
United Tribes Technical College
A+- ROI score
- 17.72
- Net price
- $3,569
- Earnings 10y
- $25,292
- Acceptance
- Open / not reported
Bismarck State College
A- ROI score
- 13.21
- Net price
- $10,270
- Earnings 10y
- $54,277
- Acceptance
- Open / not reported
Valley City State University
A- ROI score
- 11.09
- Net price
- $11,890
- Earnings 10y
- $52,725
- Acceptance
- 99.1%
North Dakota State University-Main Campus
B- ROI score
- 10.00
- Net price
- $15,543
- Earnings 10y
- $62,203
- Acceptance
- 95%
University of North Dakota
B- ROI score
- 8.56
- Net price
- $18,551
- Earnings 10y
- $63,552
- Acceptance
- 76.9%
University of Jamestown
C- ROI score
- 7.23
- Net price
- $19,567
- Earnings 10y
- $56,621
- Acceptance
- 88.1%
How we picked this list
This list starts with North Dakota schools with positive Design and Applied Arts program-share evidence, then sorts by EduGradify's school-wide ROI proxy: ten-year median earnings weighed against average net price. The set's average EduGradify ROI score is 11.30 (4 public, 2 private).
Source transparency: every figure comes from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard public data set. See our full methodology for the ROI formula, value grade rules and missing-data handling.
FAQ
Who leads this ranking?
United Tribes Technical College in Bismarck, ND tops this ranking. EduGradify value grade is A+.
How does EduGradify pick this list?
We rank this set by roi score using the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard — see our methodology for the full formula. No paid placements, no surveys.
How many North Dakota colleges are in this list?
6 North Dakota colleges qualified for this ranking based on available federal data.
What does net price mean here?
Net price is what students actually pay after grants and scholarships — not the sticker price. It is reported by each college to the U.S. Department of Education.
Can I use this ranking as a final college decision?
Use it as a shortlist, not a final decision. The ranking compares school-wide federal data; you should still confirm program fit, aid letters, graduation path, transfer policies and current costs with each college.