The majority of trade schools in North Dakota offer programs in traditional skilled vocations like cosmetology, but many of the online programs available also provide courses fields ranging from information technology to healthcare.
Courses are available to most of the state’s residents, and graduates from these programs are eligible for a wide range of entry-level professional positions with top regional employers.
Looking for Trade Schools in ND?
The National Center for Education Statistics listed 10 accredited trade schools in North Dakota at the beginning of the 2014 school year. The table below contains the basic program details for each of these institutions, as well as a link to their school website.
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Headquarters Academy of Hair Design inc | 108 S Main St, Minot, North Dakota 58701-3914 |
| Josef’s School of Hair Design inc-Fargo Downtown | 627 Northern Pacific Avenue, Fargo, North Dakota 58102 |
| Josef’s School of Hair Design inc-Fargo West | 4501 15th Avenue SW, Fargo, North Dakota 58103 |
| Josef’s School of Hair Design inc-Grand Forks | 2011 S Washington St, Grand Forks, North Dakota 58201 |
| JZ Trend Academy Paul Mitchell Partner School | 1320 Tacoma Avenue, Bismarck, North Dakota 58504 |
| Moler Barber College | 16 S Eighth St, Fargo, North Dakota 58103-1805 |
| Rasmussen College-Bismarck | 1701 East Century Avenue, Bismarck, North Dakota 58503-0658 |
| Rasmussen College-North Dakota | 4012 19th Avenue SW, Fargo, North Dakota 58103-7196 |
| The Hair Academy | 2101 East Broadway Avenue, Bismarck, North Dakota 58501 |
| The Salon Professional Academy | 4377 15th Ave South, Fargo, North Dakota 58103 |
Employment & Salary Outlook
North Dakota – A Look at Jobs in 2020
Exploration of the Bakken Shale Formation has led to a dramatic increase in demand for workers in North Dakota’s oil and gas industry in recent years. As a result, jobs related to this industry are expected to experience historic growth rates through 2020. While many of the positions created do not require any secondary schooling, advancing one’s job into management positions or higher-paying specialized areas does require additional education.
North Dakota’s 10 Fastest Growing Occupations
North Dakota’s 10 fastest-growing occupations are heavily made-up of positions from the state’s booming oil and gas industry, but the expanding home care industry is represented as well. You can watch a brief video profiling each of these jobs, and review the official state employment projections by clicking any of the names below.
Wellhead Pumpers
Median Salary in ND (2012): $64,600
2010 Employment: 620
2020 Employment: 3,110
Pct Change: 399%
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Derrick Operators, Oil and Gas
Median Salary in ND (2012): $55,400
2010 Employment: 990
2020 Employment: 2,580
Pct Change: 160%
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Service Unit Operators, Oil, Gas, and Mining
Median Salary in ND (2012): $52,700
2010 Employment: 1,830
2020 Employment: 4,310
Pct Change: 135%
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Roustabouts, Oil and Gas
Median Salary in ND (2012): $48,400
2010 Employment: 1,230
2020 Employment: 2,850
Pct Change: 132%
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Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Drivers
Median Salary in ND (2012): $43,600
2010 Employment: 9,210
2020 Employment: 15,360
Pct Change: 67%
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First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers
Median Salary in ND (2012): $57,200
2010 Employment: 2,360
2020 Employment: 3,770
Pct Change: 60%
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Home Health Aides
Median Salary in ND (2012): $30,600
2010 Employment: 2,040
2020 Employment: 2,840
Pct Change: 39%
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Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists
Median Salary in ND (2012): $43,300
2010 Employment: 1,330
2020 Employment: 1,850
Pct Change: 39%
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Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers
Median Salary in ND (2012): $36,300
2010 Employment: 920
2020 Employment: 1,210
Pct Change: 32%
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Laborers and Freight, Stock and Material Movers
Median Salary in ND (2012): $26,700
2010 Employment: 5,100
2020 Employment: 6,700
Pct Change: 31%
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