Business School

Business School at North Dakota State University

Public university ยท Fargo, North Dakota

  • AACSB accredited
  • MBA
  • Online MBA

North Dakota State University is a public university with graduate business programs in Fargo, North Dakota. Those programs run through the College of Business. The institution is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission.

The business school holds AACSB accreditation. It is the longest-established of the three business-school accreditors recognized in the United States, and it covers the school as a whole rather than any one program - a floor, not a ranking. More on accreditation.

Federal reporting puts graduate enrollment at 2,190 students, alongside 9,471 undergraduates. Total enrollment is not MBA cohort size - ask the admissions office how many students are in the specific program you're considering, which is usually a far smaller number and the one that shapes your experience.

Based on MBA Lab's directory data, the school offers a graduate MBA path and an online MBA format for remote or working students. Format availability changes; confirm the current lineup with the school before planning around it.

It is the only school in Fargo in this directory - the other 1 business school option in North Dakota is elsewhere in the state, so weigh travel time against fit before ruling them out.

What to ask North Dakota State University

These questions are picked from what MBA Lab's data already says about this school, so they're the ones most likely to surface a real difference between it and the next school on your list.

  • Residency and tuition tier. As a public institution, North Dakota State University may price in-state and out-of-state students differently, and some programs charge a flat rate regardless. Ask which tier you'd fall into and whether it changes after a year of residency.
  • What "online" means here. Ask whether classes are live at set times or self-paced, whether any on-campus residencies are required, and whether online students get the same career services, clubs, and recruiting access as on-campus students. These answers vary widely between schools that use the same word.
  • Where the degree is administered. Programs run through the College of Business may have their own admissions timeline, aid pool, and career office, separate from the university's central graduate school. Confirm which office owns your application.
  • Ask for the school's own outcome numbers. The federal figures on this page cover business master's graduates who took federal aid, pooled across several years. The school's employment report will be narrower and more current - ask for it by program and by graduating class, not a blended average.

At a glance

InstitutionNorth Dakota State University
Business schoolCollege of Business
Controlpublic
LocationFargo, North Dakota
Campus settingMidsize city
Carnegie classDoctoral university, very high research activity (R1)
MBA formats listed MBA Online MBA
Graduate enrollment2,190
Undergraduate enrollment9,471
Business accreditation AACSB — view listing
Institutional accreditationHigher Learning Commission
Official site Visit website
Net price calculator Estimate your cost
Federal data College Scorecard profile

School names, locations, and program formats are curated by MBA Lab and reviewed periodically (last data update: August 2026). Enrollment, accreditation, links, and any outcome figures come from U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard (June 2026 release). Always verify formats, deadlines, and costs on the school's official admissions pages. How this data works.

Programs at North Dakota State University

Details below come from North Dakota State University's own program pages, not from a ranking service or an aggregator. Each card links to the page it was read from and the date it was last checked, so you can confirm anything before you plan around it.

Online MBA

Online MBA
$23,688
  • Credits 30
  • Delivery Online
What that price is$789.59 per credit hour, totaling $23,688 for all 30 credits - online students are billed the North Dakota resident rate regardless of location
On lengthRequires five or more years of post-baccalaureate professional experience to apply. Online students are billed in-state tuition, plus a business differential tuition rate on graduate business courses - exact figure not confirmed on the pages checked this pass.
Class scheduleCore courses meet synchronously online in the evenings; electives are synchronous or asynchronous

Reported outcomes

Median earnings, 1 year out $62,929 Median of 37 graduates working one year after completion -28% vs. the $87,219 median across MBA Lab's directory
Median earnings, 4 years out $91,876 Median of 30 graduates working four years after completion +46% against the 1-year figure - two separate cohorts measured at different times, not one group's career path

What these numbers are. Figures cover graduates of master's-level programs in Business Administration, Management and Operations (CIP 52.02) who received federal financial aid. At some institutions that group includes business master's degrees other than the MBA, and it never includes graduates who took no federal aid - so these are a directional signal about a school's business master's programs, not an MBA salary report. Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard, June 2026 release. Check North Dakota State University's Scorecard profile. Full methodology.

Want to see what these figures could mean for your own timeline? Try the free MBA ROI calculator, prefilled with North Dakota State University's context.

Compare with other schools in North Dakota

School City AACSB Formats listed Earnings, 1 yr out
North Dakota State University This page Fargo Yes MBA, Online MBA $62,929
University of North Dakota Grand Forks Yes MBA, Online MBA $99,715

"Not reported" means College Scorecard publishes no figure for that school - usually too few federally-aided graduates to release without identifying them. It is not a low number, and these schools are excluded from every average on this page rather than counted as zero. A dash under AACSB means the school isn't on AACSB's accredited list; it may hold ACBSP or IACBE accreditation instead, which this directory doesn't track.

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Frequently asked questions

What MBA formats does North Dakota State University offer?

MBA Lab's directory lists an online MBA at North Dakota State University, alongside the core MBA. Formats change - confirm the current lineup on the school's official site.

How much does the Online MBA at North Dakota State University cost?

North Dakota State University lists $23,688 for the Online MBA. $789.59 per credit hour, totaling $23,688 for all 30 credits - online students are billed the North Dakota resident rate regardless of location. Checked against the school's own page on July 27, 2026; costs change, so confirm before you apply.

How long is the Online MBA at North Dakota State University, and when does it meet?

The Online MBA requires 30 credits and is delivered fully online. Requires five or more years of post-baccalaureate professional experience to apply. Online students are billed in-state tuition, plus a business differential tuition rate on graduate business courses - exact figure not confirmed on the pages checked this pass. Classes meet: Core courses meet synchronously online in the evenings; electives are synchronous or asynchronous

What do graduates of North Dakota State University's business master's programs earn?

College Scorecard reports median earnings of $62,929 one year after completion for graduates of master's-level Business Administration programs at North Dakota State University who received federal financial aid. Four years out the reported median is $91,876. That group can include business master's degrees other than the MBA, and excludes graduates who took no federal aid, so treat it as a directional signal rather than an MBA salary figure.

Is North Dakota State University's business school AACSB-accredited?

Yes - North Dakota State University appears on AACSB's list of accredited institutions. AACSB, founded in 1916, is the longest-established of the three business-school accreditors recognized in the United States (the others are ACBSP and IACBE). Accreditation covers the school, not any individual program, so treat it as a quality floor rather than a ranking.

Is North Dakota State University a public or private institution?

North Dakota State University is a public university, and MBA Lab lists its graduate business programs in Fargo, North Dakota. It is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission.

How do I compare North Dakota State University with other schools in North Dakota?

MBA Lab lists 2 schools in its North Dakota business schools directory. Use a consistent rubric across them: curriculum, recruiting outcomes, format fit, cost after aid, and location constraints.

Where should I verify program details?

Always confirm formats, deadlines, and costs on the school's official admissions pages. MBA Lab is a planning directory, not an admissions authority, and does not endorse specific schools.

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