Best Computer Engineering Schools Near Dickinson, ND (2026)

Updated August 11, 2026 BLS data College Scorecard On this page

Dickinson, North Dakota is home to about 25,216 residents. 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 computer engineering-related role is Computer Network Architect at a median $108,990 annually (BLS, May 2025).

Closest Computer Engineering Schools to Dickinson

The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer computer engineering 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.

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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 Dickinson

OccupationMedian Annual Wage (North Dakota, statewide)
Computer Hardware EngineerN/A
Electronics Engineer$104,860
Software Developer$105,600
Computer Network Architect$108,990

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

What are the highest-paying computer engineering roles in North Dakota?

Based on BLS May 2025 state wage data, the top-paying computer engineering-related roles in North Dakota are: Computer Network Architect ($108,990), Software Developer ($105,600), Electronics Engineer ($104,860). 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 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 Dickinson an affordable place to study computer engineering?

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 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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