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The time has never been better to start a North Dakota healthcare career with the latest report issued by the North Dakota Department of Labor. Health Science vocations as a whole are among the state’s fastest-growing healthcare career clusters. The state’s booming healthcare industry is not unusual, though, given that a similar trend is taking place around the nation. Without a doubt, professional medical workers are in high demand just about everywhere. In fact, the nationwide need for healthcare personnel is so great that the 2018 Job Openings and Labor Turnover Survey (JOLTS) reports that as many as 50% of jobs are presently unfilled nationally.
 



A look at healthcare careers in North Dakota

The 18% growth rate predicted by the Bureau of Labor Statistics over the next decade makes the healthcare sector the fastest-growing employer in the nation’s labor market. An aging adult population and growing number of insurable people are the major motivation for this record expansion. This scenario has produced all kinds of options for future professionals of all backgrounds.

The Best Healthcare Schools in North Dakota

School Name / WebsiteAddressSchool Type
Bismarck State College1500 Edwards Ave., Bismarck, North Dakota 58506-55874-year, primarily associate's, Public
Cankdeska Cikana Community College214 1st Ave, Fort Totten, North Dakota 583352-year, Public
Dakota College at Bottineau105 Simrall Blvd, Bottineau, North Dakota 58318-11982-year, Public
Dickinson State University291 Campus Drive, Dickinson, North Dakota 58601-48964-year, Public
Josef's School of Hair, Skin & Body-Fargo3223 13 AVE S, Ste A, Fargo, North Dakota 581032-year, Private for-profit
Josef's School of Hair, Skin & Body-Grand Forks2011 South Washington ST, Grand Forks, North Dakota 582012-year, Private for-profit
Lake Region State College1801 College Dr N, Devils Lake, North Dakota 58301-15982-year, Public
Mayville State University330 Third Street NE, Mayville, North Dakota 58257-12994-year, Public
Minot State University500 University Ave W, Minot, North Dakota 587074-year, Public
North Dakota State College of Science800 N 6th St, Wahpeton, North Dakota 58076-00022-year, Public
North Dakota State University-Main Campus1301 12th Avenue North, Fargo, North Dakota 58108-60504-year, Public
Nueta Hidatsa Sahnish College301 College Drive, New Town, North Dakota 587634-year, primarily associate's, Public
Rasmussen College-Fargo4012 19th Avenue SW, Fargo, North Dakota 58103-71964-year, primarily associate's, Private for-profit
Sitting Bull College9299 Hwy 24, Fort Yates, North Dakota 58538-97214-year, primarily associate's, Public
The Salon Professional Academy-Fargo4377 15th Ave South, Fargo, North Dakota 581032-year, Private for-profit
Turtle Mountain Community College10145 BIA #7, Belcourt, North Dakota 583164-year, primarily associate's, Private not-for-profit
United Tribes Technical College3315 University Dr, Bismarck, North Dakota 585044-year, primarily associate's, Private not-for-profit
University of Jamestown608 6th St NE, Jamestown, North Dakota 584054-year, Private not-for-profit
University of Mary7500 University Dr, Bismarck, North Dakota 585044-year, Private not-for-profit
University of North Dakota264 Centennial Drive, Stop 8193, Grand Forks, North Dakota 58202-81934-year, Public
Valley City State University101 College St SW, Valley City, North Dakota 580724-year, Public
Williston State College1410 University Avenue, Williston, North Dakota 588012-year, Public

North Dakota Entry-level positions in healthcare

Perhaps the greatest segment of the medical labor force in North Dakota is made-up of the 12,440 Healthcare Support professionals who are currently working in the state. These supporting positions generally require no more than an associate’s degree, and provide you with an annual median wage ($34,230 for all Healthcare Support Occupations in North Dakota) which is very competitive for jobs that don’t demand a four year degree.

In the table below, you can review training requirements and job and salary info for ten popular healthcare jobs in North Dakota.

North Dakota Healthcare CareersEmploymentHourly mean wageAnnual mean wage
Diagnostic Medical Sonographers12033.1368910
Emergency Medical Technicians and Paramedics95015.6132470
Pharmacy Technicians77018.7338960
Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses253021.6845100
Medical Records and Health Information Technicians77020.8543370
Home Health Aides127016.3233940
Nursing Assistants731015.8132880
Occupational Therapy Assistants11022.8247460
Physical Therapist Assistants14022.6147020
Dental Assistants73021.9345600
Medical Assistants62017.0735500
Phlebotomists46014.5830330

How to get started in ND Allied Health Careers

While it may be possible to get hired in some jobs without having completed a professional training program, the majority of employers in the state would prefer to hire candidates with prior training. This means that the completion of a formal training class and some type of specialized certification is a vital first step for anybody thinking about a career in healthcare.

When it comes to healthcare support training programs, most can be finished in a year or less.
 



Find healthcare schools across North Dakota

By simply clicking on the hyperlinks listed below, you can check out information on training in North Dakota for every different profession. You can also click the title of any of the shown vocations to learn about the best way to get started on that career path.

Looking for a healthcare job in North Dakota

While it’s always possible to get Healthcare Support Occupations in just about every corner of North Dakota, the Fargo area of the state features the highest concentration of jobs. The vast majority of of these jobs (3,790) are in the Fargo metropolitan area.

Major towns and cities in North Dakota where you can find a large number of healthcare job opportunities are:

  • Bismark, ND
  • Grand Forks, ND
  • Fargo, ND