Bismarck State College

Bismarck State College is a public four-year institution located in Bismarck, North Dakota, within a small city. The college enrolls 5,111 students (IPEDS 2023) and holds a quality score of 47.67 out of 100. Its completion rate is 48% (IPEDS 2023), and its retention rate is 71% (IPEDS 2023).

Bismarck State College offers an extensive range of technical programs across energy, industrial, and construction fields. Programs include Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance at the associate level, as well as certificate programs in Electrical, Electronic, and Communications Engineering Technology/Technician, Instrumentation Technology/Technician, Automation Engineer Technology/Technician, Petroleum Technology/Technician, Nuclear Engineering Technology/Technician, Industrial Mechanics and Maintenance Technology/Technician, Industrial Technology/Technician, Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians, Carpentry/Carpenter, Lineworker, Autobody/Collision and Repair Technology/Technician, and Environmental Control Technologies/Technicians.

As the capital of North Dakota, Bismarck is a center for energy, government, and industrial activity. Bismarck State College's broad program catalog aligns closely with the state's energy and infrastructure workforce needs, particularly in oil, gas, and electrical industries.