What programs are offered and at what credential level?

The school offers undergraduate certificates in carpentry, vehicle maintenance, precision metal working, somatic bodywork, and practical nursing. It also offers associate degrees in vehicle maintenance and somatic bodywork, plus 20 more programs.

How many students finish their studies?

The reported completion rate for the school is 40.8%.

What is the typical student debt compared to the yearly cost?

The median student debt at completion is $10,099. The average annual net price after aid is $5,932.

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Williston State College

Williston, North Dakota · public · mainly awards associate degrees · 651 students · WeldingMachining & CNCDiesel MechanicsAutomotive TechnologyAviation MaintenancePractical Nursing (LPN/LVN)CarpentryMassage Therapy

Avg net price / yr

$5,932

cheaper than 72% of comparable schools

Completion rate

40.8%

Median debt at completion

$10,099

Median earnings (10 yrs after entry)

$44,017

earns ~$7,420.3 per $1k of yearly net price

About

Williston State College is a public community college in Williston, ND, primarily awarding associate degrees. With a student body of 651, it offers trade certificates and associate degrees alongside other programs.

What to know

The average annual net price after financial aid is $5,932. The typical student debt at completion is $10,099. Median earnings 10 years after entry are reported at $44,017. The overall completion rate is 40.8%.

Net price is 41% below the North Dakota median ($9,971) for schools offering these programs. Reported median earnings are 15% above the national median ($38,354) for comparable schools.

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Programs & what graduates earn

Program	Credential	Median earnings 2 yrs after completion
Carpenters	undergraduate certificate	not reported
Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians	undergraduate certificate	not reported
Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians	associate degree	not reported
Precision Metal Working	undergraduate certificate	not reported
Precision Metal Working	associate degree	not reported
Somatic Bodywork and Related Therapeutic Services	undergraduate certificate	not reported
Somatic Bodywork and Related Therapeutic Services	associate degree	not reported
Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants	undergraduate certificate	not reported
Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants	associate degree	not reported

Show all 19 other programs at this school

Program	Credential	Median earnings (2 yr after completion)
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing	associate degree	$56,415
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities	associate degree	$25,774
Agriculture, General	associate degree	not reported
Data Processing	associate degree	not reported
Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management	associate degree	not reported
Mining and Petroleum Technologies/Technicians	undergraduate certificate	not reported
Mining and Petroleum Technologies/Technicians	associate degree	not reported
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other	associate degree	not reported
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness	associate degree	not reported
Communication Disorders Sciences and Services	associate degree	not reported
Health and Medical Administrative Services	undergraduate certificate	not reported
Health and Medical Administrative Services	associate degree	not reported
Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions	undergraduate certificate	not reported
Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions	associate degree	not reported
Business Administration, Management and Operations	undergraduate certificate	not reported
Business Administration, Management and Operations	associate degree	not reported
Accounting and Related Services	associate degree	not reported
Business Operations Support and Assistant Services	undergraduate certificate	not reported
Business Operations Support and Assistant Services	associate degree	not reported

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Questions students ask

What programs are offered and at what credential level?: The school offers undergraduate certificates in carpentry, vehicle maintenance, precision metal working, somatic bodywork, and practical nursing. It also offers associate degrees in vehicle maintenance and somatic bodywork, plus 20 more programs.
How many students finish their studies?: The reported completion rate for the school is 40.8%.
Is Williston State College a public or private school?: It is a public school.
What is the typical student debt compared to the yearly cost?: The median student debt at completion is $10,099. The average annual net price after aid is $5,932.

Other options in North Dakota

School	City	Net price / yr	Completion	Earnings (10 yr)
Bismarck State College	Bismarck	$10,270	52.5%	$54,277
North Dakota State College of Science	Wahpeton	$11,261	45.4%	$50,513
Turtle Mountain College	Belcourt	$3,428	54%	$32,079
United Tribes Technical College	Bismarck	$3,569	28.5%	$25,292

Data: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (most recent release, pulled July 2026), school ID 200341. Figures are federally reported medians and may lag current prices. "Not reported" means the federal dataset suppresses or lacks the value — often due to small cohort sizes. How we compute comparisons. This site is independent and not affiliated with any government agency or school.