Best Computer Engineering Schools Near Bismarck, ND (2026)

Bismarck, North Dakota has 1 accredited school offering computer engineering programs, with tuition ranging from $22,356 to $22,356 per year for indexed programs. Bismarck has a population of about 74,146. Median household income is $77,608 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 38.7% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Bismarck, ND metro area, the top-earning computer engineering-related role is Computer Network Architect at a median $113,400 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).

Closest Computer Engineering Schools to Bismarck

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

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

Computer Engineering Wages Near Bismarck

Bismarck is part of the Bismarck, ND metro area (BLS area code 13900). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to North Dakota statewide.

Occupation	Median Wage	Source	COL-Adjusted (US=100)
Computer Hardware Engineer	N/A	ND statewide	–
Electronics Engineer	$104,860	ND statewide	$115,231
Software Developer	$106,020	Bismarck, ND	$116,505
Computer Network Architect	$113,400	Bismarck, ND	$124,615

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.

Bismarck at a Glance

Metric	Value	Source
Population	74,146	Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income	$77,608	Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+	38.7%	Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100)	91.0 (below U.S. average)	BEA RPP 2024

Other Bismarck-Area Cities With Computer Engineering Programs

Mandan, ND – 5.5 mi away (21,769 pop)

Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited computer engineering schools are near Bismarck, ND?

Our directory has 1 accredited schools offering computer engineering programs near Bismarck. The closest is University of Mary in Bismarck, ND (6.2 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is University of Mary (6.2 miles). 1 of the highlighted schools is flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying computer engineering roles near Bismarck?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying computer engineering-related roles near Bismarck are: Computer Network Architect ($113,400), Software Developer ($106,020), Electronics Engineer ($104,860). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with North Dakota statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.

Should I look at programs in Mandan instead of Bismarck?

Mandan, ND is 5.5 miles from Bismarck and has its own set of local computer engineering programs – see the city’s page. For online programs, distance matters less; for hybrid or in-person formats, comparing both can help.

Is Bismarck an affordable place to study computer engineering?

Bismarck’s median household income of $77,608 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Bismarck 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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Data verified: August 11, 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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