University of North Dakota

Yes, UND offers online undergraduate and graduate degrees that are fully remote. Distance learners can enroll in programs at the certificate, bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral degree levels. UND’s in-demand online programs include engineering, business, education, and general studies. Two online programs are available as (1) self-paced courses that take three to nine months to complete and (2) traditional semester-based courses that follow an academic year.

UND’s online degrees are legitimate because an accredited school confers them. Specifically, UND is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, an institutional accreditation agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. 

Accreditation is an important marker of a school's legitimacy. This stamp of approval means that a school's academic programs are high quality and its financial practices are periodically reviewed to ensure they are ethical and deliver on promises to students. It also makes transferring credits from one accredited school to another possible. For these reasons, OnlineU only includes accredited online schools on its site.

UND is the state’s largest institution of higher learning. It has emerged as a STEM leader in engineering, medicine, aviation, space, and unmanned aircraft systems. For example, UND offers numerous online engineering programs in various disciplines at all academic levels — from certificates to doctoral degrees. It’s conceivable to start with an undergraduate certificate at UND and continue through to earning your PhD in the same field. 

UND also serves the largest number of exclusively online students among flagship nonprofit schools in an eight-state region. It provides $1.7 billion in overall economic impact to the state and region. 

According to federal data from College Scorecard, UND’s online bachelor’s degrees in petroleum engineering, chemical engineering, and electrical engineering provide the highest earnings for graduates. They earn approximate median annual salaries of $91,200, $79,400, and $78,400, respectively. Next up, online civil and mechanical engineering graduates earn at least $73,000 annually just three years after graduation. 

OnlineU’s proprietary Salary Score ranks colleges by how much their alumni earn compared to graduates with the same degree across the country. Out of 100, UND’s bachelor’s degrees have a salary score of 64, 57 for master’s degrees, and 40 for doctorates.

Getting into UND is fairly easy, as it accepts 87% of applicants and does not require entrance exams. However, it’s recommended that applicants have a cumulative GPA of 2.75 or higher. Also, it helps to have relatively high grades in English, math, lab science, and social studies.

UND’s admission requirements are comparable to any college and university. Applying to college always requires leaving yourself enough time to plan, gather what’s needed, and ask any questions that arise. Applying to UND is no different and requires first-year applicants to complete the following steps: 

• Open an online admission account
• Complete an online application 
• Pay a $35 application fee
• Submit high school or GED transcripts
• Submit college and/or military transcripts, if applicable

Individual undergraduate degree programs and graduate degree programs may have additional requirements. Connecting with an admissions advisor can help with this process to ensure you have what’s needed.

If you remain undecided about your academic future, our list of the most popular online colleges provides additional options to explore.