Trade and career programs at Turtle Mountain College
Certificate and associate programs in the trades we track. One-year earnings are for graduates of 2020-21 and 2021-22, four-year earnings for graduates of 2017-18 and 2018-19, both in 2024 dollars.
| Program | Credential | Graduates (2023-24) | Earnings 1 yr after | Earnings 4 yrs after | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Truck driving (CDL) | Certificate | 29 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Medical billing and coding | Associate degree | 7 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Welding | Certificate | 4 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| HVAC | Certificate | 3 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Medical billing and coding | Certificate | 1 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Medical assistant | Associate degree | 0 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Phlebotomy and medical lab | Certificate | 0 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
Turtle Mountain College cost
| Tuition and fees (2025-26) | $2,962 |
|---|---|
| Total cost of attendance (2024-25) | $13,740 |
| Average net price after grants (2024-25) | $3,073 |
Net price by family income
| Family income | Average net price |
|---|---|
| $0 to $30,000 | $3,024 |
| $30,001 to $48,000 | $3,106 |
| $48,001 to $75,000 | $2,543 |
| $75,001 to $110,000 | $5,985 |
| Over $110,000 | Not reported |
Program prices often differ from the school-wide figure, and tools, uniforms or licensing exams can add to them. Ask the school for the full price of the program you want.
Outcomes and students
- Former students earned a median of $39,653 a year, 10 years after they started (students who received federal aid and were working).
- 43% of students receive a federal Pell Grant.
- Accredited by Higher Learning Commission.
Frequently asked questions
How much does Turtle Mountain College cost?
Tuition and fees are $2,962 a year (2025-26). After grants, aided students paid an average net price of $3,073 in 2024-25.
Is Turtle Mountain College accredited?
Turtle Mountain College is accredited by Higher Learning Commission, according to the Department of Education.
Other trade schools nearby
- The Salon Professional Academy-Fargo, Fargo: $20,150 a year
- Josef's School of Hair Skin & Body-Fargo, Fargo: $19,420 a year
- The Hair Academy, Bismarck: $14,120 a year
- Josef's School of Hair Skin & Body-Grand Forks, Grand Forks: $19,420 a year
- Lynnes Welding Training, Fargo: $17,375 a year
More: all trade schools in North Dakota · Turtle Mountain College on the College Scorecard
Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard (institution and field of study files), data release of October 15, 2026. Earnings are for graduates who received federal aid and were working, not enrolled. What each figure covers.