These rankings are based on data about college professor and faculty salaries at each institution. Faculty who earn higher salaries tend to be more tenured, so colleges and universities with higher average salaries is often seen as an indicator of higher academic strength. But, this ranking can also be affected by other factors -- such as the presence of a medical school or other high-paying faculty positions.
| Rank | Institution | Average Faculty Salary | Acceptance Rate | SAT Score | Your Est. Net Price Avg. Net Price | Median Starting Salary | Save |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | University of North Dakota | 71890 | 76.9 | 1,050 – 1,250 | 18227 | 54588 |
#1
University of North Dakota
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| 2 | North Dakota State University | 69718 | 94.96 | 1,010 – 1,210 | 16461 | 54312 |
#2
North Dakota State University
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| 3 | Minot State University | 59196 | 64.62 | 970 – 1,180 | 12349 | 46214 |
#3
Minot State University
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| 4 | Dickinson State University | 53963 | 36.95 | 900 – 1,110 | 15490 | 48628 |
#4
Dickinson State University
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| 5 | University of Mary | 52380 | 78.25 | 1,090 – 1,290 | 19225 | 50191 |
#5
University of Mary
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| 6 | University of Jamestown | 50905 | 88.08 | 1,010 – 1,210 | 20897 | 51151 |
University of Jamestown
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| 7 | Bismarck State College | 49334 | 86.66 | -- | 10792 | 50401 |
Bismarck State College
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| 8 | Valley City State University | 49120 | 99.07 | 930 – 1,180 | 13841 | 45820 |
Valley City State University
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| 9 | Mayville State University | 47689 | 78.25 | 890 – 1,180 | 14050 | 43597 |
#9
Mayville State University
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| 10 | Sitting Bull College | 45224 | 95.81 | -- | 4205 | 23563 | |
| 11 | Nueta Hidatsa Sahnish College | 42232 | 60.05 | -- | 3669 | 53001 | |
| 12 | Turtle Mountain Community College | 41065 | 0 | -- | 5730 | 30931 | |
| 13 | Trinity Bible College and Graduate School | 34867 | 36.22 | -- | 20462 | 29234 |
School data is from 2022–2023 (top 500 results shown) for schools with at least 100 undergraduate students.
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