Best Cloud Computing Schools Near Dickinson, ND (2026)

Updated August 31, 2026 BLS data College Scorecard On this page

Dickinson, North Dakota has 2 accredited schools offering cloud computing programs, with tuition ranging from $6,128 to $16,651 per year for indexed programs. Dickinson has a population of about 25,216. Median household income is $76,964 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 27.4% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In North Dakota, the top-earning cloud computing-related role is Computer Network Architect at a median $108,990 annually (BLS, May 2025).

Closest Cloud Computing Schools to Dickinson

The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer cloud computing programs near Dickinson, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Dickinson city center. The list is rebuilt from federal IPEDS data on every site update.

How We Rank Schools

Every school list on this site is ordered by the BOC Score, computed from the most recent school-level data published by the U.S. Department of Education (College Scorecard and IPEDS). To qualify, a school must be currently operating and accredited by an agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Each eligible school is then scored on five measures, percentile-ranked against schools at the same credential level:

  • Graduation rate 30%
  • Median earnings, 10 years after entry 25%
  • Average net price (lower is better) 20%
  • Retention rate 15%
  • Fully online availability 10%

Schools without enough outcome data appear after ranked schools, without a score. On this page, schools are ordered by distance from Dickinson. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.

Ranked by BOC Score — U.S. Dept. of Education outcome data. Advertising never affects rankings.

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#1

Bismarck State College

Bismarck, ND 93.3 miles from Dickinson
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
76.6 BOC Score
Graduation rate 52%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $54,277
Avg net price $10,270/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 74%
  • Programs offered: 49

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

Williston State College

Williston, ND 95.7 miles from Dickinson
  • 2 year
  • Offers a fully online program
  • Accredited
70.1 BOC Score
Graduation rate 41%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $44,017
Avg net price $5,932/yr
Tuition
In‑state$6,128
Out‑of‑state$6,128
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 13

Source:Accreditor: Higher Learning CommissionIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#3

University of Mary

Bismarck, ND 97.0 miles from Dickinson
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
66.7 BOC Score
Graduation rate 60%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $60,909
Avg net price $17,770/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 83%
  • Programs offered: 77

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

Minot State University

Minot, ND 116.7 miles from Dickinson
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
51.0 BOC Score
Graduation rate 50%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $51,759
Avg net price $12,703/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 69%
  • Programs offered: 56

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#5

Dakota College at Bottineau

Bottineau, ND 172.7 miles from Dickinson
  • 2 year
  • Offers a fully online program
56.6 BOC Score
Graduation rate 35%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $40,576
Avg net price $10,039/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 20

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#6

University of North Dakota

Grand Forks, ND 276.6 miles from Dickinson
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
65.3 BOC Score
Graduation rate 57%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $63,552
Avg net price $18,551/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 83%
  • Programs offered: 137

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#7

Rasmussen University-North Dakota

Fargo, ND 280.5 miles from Dickinson
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
70.8 BOC Score
Graduation rate 46%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $39,080
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 100%
  • Programs offered: 17

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#8

North Dakota State University-Main Campus

Fargo, ND 282.7 miles from Dickinson
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
  • Accredited
69.4 BOC Score
Acceptance rate 95%
Graduation rate 64%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $62,203
Avg net price $15,543/yr
Tuition
In‑state$11,110
Out‑of‑state$15,764
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 78%
  • Programs offered: 144

Source:Accreditor: Higher Learning CommissionIPEDSCollege Scorecard

Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all North Dakota schools on the North Dakota cloud computing page.

Cloud Computing Wages Near Dickinson

OccupationMedian Annual Wage (North Dakota, statewide)
Computer Network Architect$108,990
Network and Computer Systems Administrator$86,450
Software Developer$105,600
Information Security Analyst$107,540

Source: BLS, May 2025 Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics publishes wage data at the metro (MSA) and state level – not by individual city.

Dickinson at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population25,216Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$76,964Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+27.4%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited cloud computing schools are near Dickinson, ND?

Our directory has 2 accredited schools offering cloud computing programs near Dickinson. The closest is Bismarck State College in Bismarck, ND (93.3 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Williston State College (95.7 miles). 2 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying cloud computing roles in North Dakota?

Based on BLS May 2025 state wage data, the top-paying cloud computing-related roles in North Dakota are: Computer Network Architect ($108,990), Information Security Analyst ($107,540), Software Developer ($105,600). Wages for Dickinson workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.

Should I look at programs in Mandan instead of Dickinson?

Mandan, ND is 90.1 miles from Dickinson and has its own set of local cloud computing programs – see the city’s page. For online programs, distance matters less; for hybrid or in-person formats, comparing both can help.

Is Dickinson an affordable place to study cloud computing?

Dickinson’s median household income of $76,964 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Dickinson while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and North Dakota public universities often offer reduced in-state online tuition.

How do I verify a program is accredited?

Confirm institutional accreditation via the U.S. Department of Education database (U.S. Dept. of Education database), and check for any program-specific accreditation listed by the school.

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Other Programs Available in Dickinson

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Data verified: August 31, 2026. Salary, employment, and tuition figures on this page are sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (OEWS May 2025; Employment Projections 2024–2034) and the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (2023 cohort). The source agency and data year are cited inline with every statistic.

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