Best Trade Schools in Wahpeton, North Dakota (2026)

Updated June 20, 2026 | TradeCareerPath Editorial Team

Start here to compare accredited trade schools near Wahpeton. This guide links to programs, state licensing steps, and related career paths so you can get job-ready quickly in North Dakota.

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Compare Trade Schools Near Wahpeton, North Dakota

How We Rank Schools

We first gather the schools closest to the city or state page you are viewing, then rank that local group by BOC Score, with the highest at the top. The BOC Score is computed from federal IPEDS and College Scorecard data; schools without enough data to score appear last.

Location / proximity to this page
Defines the local group
Graduation rate
30%
Median earnings, 10 years after entry
25%
Average net price (lower is better)
20%
Retention rate
15%
Fully online availability
10%

Schools without enough federal outcome data appear after ranked schools, without a score. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.

#1

North Dakota State College of Science

Wahpeton, ND 0.9 miles away BOC Score 72.6
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Key stats
  • Completion rate: 52.3% (College Scorecard)
  • Programs offered: 56
  • Annual completions: 633
  • Median graduate earnings, 4 yrs after completing (all majors, not a single program): $60,587 (College Scorecard)
  • Online programs available

Source: ACCSC IPEDS College Scorecard

#2

Rasmussen University-North Dakota

Fargo, ND 42.7 miles away BOC Score 70.8
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 34
  • Annual completions: 58
  • Median graduate earnings, 4 yrs after completing (all majors, not a single program): $59,996 (College Scorecard)
  • Online programs available

Source: ACCSC IPEDS College Scorecard

#3

North Dakota State University-Main Campus

Fargo, ND 43.6 miles away BOC Score 69.4
Tuition $11,110 - $23,716
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Key stats
  • Admission rate: 95.0%
  • Graduation rate: 63.8%
  • Programs offered: 24
  • Annual completions: 458
  • Median graduate earnings, 4 yrs after completing (all majors, not a single program): $67,679 (College Scorecard)
  • Online programs available

Source: ACCSC IPEDS College Scorecard

#4

Lynnes Welding Training

Fargo, ND 43.2 miles away BOC Score 57.6
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Key stats
  • Completion rate: 94.7% (College Scorecard)
  • Programs offered: 2
  • Annual completions: 206
  • Median graduate earnings, 4 yrs after completing (all majors, not a single program): $57,403 (College Scorecard)

Source: ACCSC IPEDS College Scorecard

#5

Josef's School of Hair, Skin & Body-Grand Forks

Grand Forks, ND 114.4 miles away BOC Score 54.4
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Key stats
  • Completion rate: 76.2% (College Scorecard)
  • Programs offered: 7
  • Annual completions: 83
  • Median graduate earnings, 4 yrs after completing (all majors, not a single program): $33,735 (College Scorecard)

Source: ACCSC IPEDS College Scorecard

#6

Valley City State University

Valley City, ND 79.8 miles away BOC Score 53.5
Tuition $8,514 - $20,468
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Key stats
  • Admission rate: 99.1%
  • Graduation rate: 50.6%
  • Programs offered: 9
  • Annual completions: 51
  • Median graduate earnings, 4 yrs after completing (all majors, not a single program): $52,034 (College Scorecard)
  • Online programs available

Source: ACCSC IPEDS College Scorecard

#7

The Salon Professional Academy-Fargo

Fargo, ND 42.2 miles away BOC Score 50.5
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Key stats
  • Completion rate: 73.7% (College Scorecard)
  • Programs offered: 6
  • Annual completions: 250
  • Median graduate earnings, 4 yrs after completing (all majors, not a single program): $36,100 (College Scorecard)

Source: ACCSC IPEDS College Scorecard

#8

Mayville State University

Mayville, ND 91.5 miles away BOC Score 48.5
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Key stats
  • Completion rate: 40.5% (College Scorecard)
  • Programs offered: 4
  • Annual completions: 16
  • Median graduate earnings, 4 yrs after completing (all majors, not a single program): $54,027 (College Scorecard)
  • Online programs available

Source: ACCSC IPEDS College Scorecard

#9

University of Jamestown

Jamestown, ND 108.9 miles away BOC Score 48.2
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  • Completion rate: 46.7% (College Scorecard)
  • Programs offered: 10
  • Annual completions: 56
  • Median graduate earnings, 4 yrs after completing (all majors, not a single program): $59,388 (College Scorecard)
  • Online programs available

Source: ACCSC IPEDS College Scorecard

#10

Josef's School of Hair, Skin & Body-Fargo

Fargo, ND 39.7 miles away BOC Score 44.3
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Key stats
  • Completion rate: 64.9% (College Scorecard)
  • Programs offered: 7
  • Annual completions: 114
  • Median graduate earnings, 4 yrs after completing (all majors, not a single program): $33,735 (College Scorecard)

Source: ACCSC IPEDS College Scorecard

BOC Score, tuition, graduation rate, and median graduate earnings from federal IPEDS and U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard data. Earnings are reported across all programs at the school (all majors), not a single trade. Distance is measured from the main population center in North Dakota.
#SchoolBOC Score (0–100)TuitionMedian grad earnings (all majors)Graduation rateOnlineDistance
172.6Contact school for pricing$60,58752%Yes*1 mi
270.8Contact school for pricing$59,996Not reportedYes*43 mi
357.6Contact school for pricing$57,40395%—43 mi
454.4Contact school for pricing$33,73576%—114 mi
550.5Contact school for pricing$36,10074%—42 mi
644.3Contact school for pricing$33,73565%—40 mi

Schools closest to the main population center in North Dakota are gathered first, then ranked by BOC Score; distance from the main population center in North Dakota is shown for reference. The BOC Score is an independent measure of school outcomes (graduation, earnings, net price, retention) expressed as a 0–100 percentile within each school's peer group; higher is better and advertising never affects it. *Online availability refers to coursework; hands-on trade training is completed in person. Read the full methodology.

Median Graduate Earnings by School - Best Trade Schools in Wahpeton, North Dakota (2026)
Median graduate earnings by school, Best Trade Schools in Wahpeton, North Dakota (2026) (College Scorecard)North Dakota State College of Science $60587; Rasmussen University-North Dakota $59996; Lynnes Welding Training $57403; The Salon Professional Academy-Fargo $36100; Josef's School of Hair, Skin & Body-Fargo $33735; Josef's School of Hair, Skin & Body-Grand Forks $33735.North Dakota State College o...$60,587Rasmussen University-North D...$59,996Lynnes Welding Training$57,403The Salon Professional Acade...$36,100Josef's School of Hair, Skin...$33,735Josef's School of Hair, Skin...$33,735
Source: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard - median earnings of all graduates at each school (not a single program).
Median graduate earnings by school for schools serving Best Trade Schools in Wahpeton, North Dakota (2026)
SchoolMedian graduate earnings
North Dakota State College of Science$60,587
Rasmussen University-North Dakota$59,996
Lynnes Welding Training$57,403
The Salon Professional Academy-Fargo$36,100
Josef's School of Hair, Skin & Body-Fargo$33,735
Josef's School of Hair, Skin & Body-Grand Forks$33,735

North Dakota Trade Career Outlook

Building & Construction Trades

TradeJob Growth (2024-2034, US)
Plumber4.5%
Welder2.2%
Carpenter4.5%
Construction Worker7.3%
Flooring Installer9.5%

Construction Management & Inspection

TradeJob Growth (2024-2034, US)
Construction Manager8.7%
Home Inspector-0.8%

Electrical & Energy Systems

TradeJob Growth (2024-2034, US)
Lineworker6.6%
HVAC Technician8.1%
Wind Turbine Technician49.9%
Electrician9.5%
Tower Technician8.6%
Solar Installer42.1%

Mechanical, Automotive & Transportation

TradeJob Growth (2024-2034, US)
Aircraft Mechanic (A&P)4.0%
Gunsmith2.0%
Diesel Technician2.4%
Heavy Equipment Operator3.6%
CNC Machinist0.0%
Truck Driver (CDL)4.0%
Auto Mechanic4.2%
Automotive Technician4.2%
Maintenance Technician3.8%

Healthcare: Nursing & Patient Care

TradeJob Growth (2024-2034, US)
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)2.6%
Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN)2.6%
Hemodialysis Technician5.2%
Medical Assistant12.5%
Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)2.3%
Patient Care Technician2.3%
Mental Health Technician20.0%
Home Health Aide17.0%

Healthcare: Allied Health & Diagnostics

TradeJob Growth (2024-2034, US)
Diagnostic Medical Sonographer13.0%
Radiologic Technologist4.3%
EKG Technician3.0%
Surgical Technologist4.5%
Dental Assistant6.4%
Pharmacy Technician6.4%
Phlebotomy Technician5.6%
Optician2.9%
Sterile Processing Technician10.0%

Healthcare: Administration & Office Support

TradeJob Growth (2024-2034, US)
Medical Billing & Coding Specialist7.1%
Medical Office Administrator4.2%

Therapy, Rehab & Fitness

TradeJob Growth (2024-2034, US)
Massage Therapist15.4%
Occupational Therapy Assistant19.2%
Personal Trainer11.9%
Physical Therapy Aide2.8%

Animal Care & Training

TradeJob Growth (2024-2034, US)
Veterinary Technician9.1%
Dog Trainer5.1%
Veterinary Assistant8.7%

Beauty & Personal Care

TradeJob Growth (2024-2034, US)
Esthetician6.7%
Beauty Professional5.6%
Cosmetologist5.6%

Culinary & Hospitality Careers

TradeJob Growth (2024-2034, US)
Culinary Chef7.1%
Pastry Chef7.1%

Business & Legal Support

TradeJob Growth (2024-2034, US)
Digital Court Reporter-0.3%
Paralegal0.2%
Bookkeeper-5.8%

Job growth uses state projections when available and national projections (BLS Employment Projections, 2024-2034) when state data is unavailable. Median pay for each trade is shown in the comparison table above.

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Employment Projections (2024-2034). Projected U.S. change shown for each trade.

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About this guide: Researched and written by the TradeCareerPath Editorial Team. Our editorial team researches and sources every trade school and career guide using federal labor and education data, including BLS OEWS and Employment Projections, DOL apprenticeship records, IPEDS, College Scorecard, and state licensing boards. We follow the editorial standards documented at /editorial-policy/.

Data sources

Figures on this page are sourced from the federal and state datasets below. Methodology: how we rank and source data.

DataProviderVintage
Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)U.S. Bureau of Labor StatisticsMay 2025
Employment ProjectionsU.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics2024-2034
Integrated Postsecondary Education Data SystemNational Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)2024
College Scorecard (school-level outcomes)U.S. Department of Educationlatest release
College Scorecard (field-of-study earnings)U.S. Department of Educationlatest release (updated 2026-06-12)
Occupational licensing requirementsCareerOneStop (U.S. Department of Labor)latest release (updated 2026-02-22)
Registered apprenticeship programsCareerOneStop / Apprenticeship.gov (U.S. Department of Labor)latest release (updated 2025-10-25)