North Dakota University System:

Organized as a system in 1990, the North Dakota University System is made up of 11 public colleges and universities governed by the State Board of Higher Education. The NDUS is composed of two doctoral-granting institutions, two master’s-granting institutions, two universities that offer baccalaureate degrees and five campuses that offer associate and trade/technical degrees. Each institution is unique in its mission to serve the people of North Dakota.

Baccalaureate (4 year) and Advanced Degrees:

• Dickinson State University
• Mayville State University
• Minot State University
• North Dakota State University
• University of North Dakota
• Valley City State University

Private Colleges/Universities:

• Medcenter One College of Nursing
• Rasmussen College
• Trinity Bible College
• University of Jamestown
• University of Mary

Associate (2 year) and Trade/Technical Degrees:

• Bismarck State College
• Dakota College at Bottineau
• Lake Region State College
• North Dakota State College of Science
• Williston State College

North Dakota Tribal Colleges:

• Cankdeska Cikana Community College
• Fort Berthold Community College
• Sitting Bull College
• Turtle Mountain Community College
• United Tribes Technical College

Barber/Cosmetology:

• The Hair Academy
• Headquarters Academy of Hair: Minot
• Josef’s School of Hair Design
• Molar Barber College: Fargo
• Salon Professional Academy

Job Corps

Job Cops is a career training and education program for students ages 16 through 24 who meet income requirements. It is designed to help students find the path to personal and career success – all at no cost to eligible students. Minot is home to the Quentin N. Burdick Job Corps Center. Career training programs include: Advanced Automotive Repair, Carpentry, Health Occupations/LPN/RN Training, Facilities Maintenance, Food Service/Culinary Arts, Medical Office Support, Office Administration, and Welding.

Apprenticeships

Apprenticeship training connects job seekers looking to learn new skills with employers looking for qualified workers. Employers, employer associations, and joint labor-management organizations, known collectively as apprenticeship sponsors, provide apprentices with instruction that reflects industry needs. Contact a Bureau of Apprenticeship and Training representative at (701) 250-4700.

Military

• Air Force   Local Contact: 701.227.1818
• Air National Guard   Local Contact: 701.451.2237
• Army   Local Contact: 701.227.1299
• Army National Guard   Local Contact: 701.429.1098
• Navy
• Marines
• US Coast Guard