Bismarck State College
Published tuition$5,195 - $15,274
Online programsYes
Best Online Computer Science Programs in Dickinson, ND (2026)
Dickinson, North Dakota has 1 accredited school offering computer science programs, with tuition ranging from $5,195 to $15,274 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 computer science-related role is Computer and Information Systems Manager at a median $149,130 annually (BLS, May 2025).
Closest Computer Science Schools to Dickinson
The 1 accredited institutions below are the closest among the 1 schools in our directory that offer computer science programs near Dickinson. Distances are calculated from Dickinson city center.
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.
Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all North Dakota schools on the North Dakota computer science page.
Computer Science Wages Near Dickinson
| Occupation | Median Annual Wage (North Dakota, statewide) |
|---|---|
| Software Developer | $105,600 |
| Computer Systems Analyst | $105,470 |
| Computer Network Architect | $108,990 |
| Database Administrator | $78,730 |
| Database Architect | $109,430 |
| Information Security Analyst | $107,540 |
| Computer Network Support Specialist | $73,550 |
| Computer User Support Specialist | $61,310 |
| Web Developer | $72,190 |
| Web and Digital Interface Designer | $64,260 |
| Computer and Information Systems Manager | $149,130 |
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
| Metric | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 25,216 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003) |
| Median household income | $76,964 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013) |
| Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ | 27.4% | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003) |
| Computer Science-related employment in Stark County | 24 workers, 17 establishments | BLS QCEW 2024 annual |
Other Dickinson-Area Cities With Computer Science Programs
- Mandan, ND – 90.1 mi away (21,769 pop)
- Williston, ND – 97.6 mi away (27,164 pop)
Frequently Asked Questions
How many accredited computer science schools are near Dickinson, ND?
Our directory has 1 accredited schools offering computer science programs near Dickinson. The closest is Bismarck State College in Bismarck, ND (93.3 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Bismarck State College (93.3 miles). 1 of the highlighted schools is flagged as offering distance education.
What are the highest-paying computer science roles in North Dakota?
Based on BLS May 2025 state wage data, the top-paying computer science-related roles in North Dakota are: Computer and Information Systems Manager ($149,130), Database Architect ($109,430), Computer Network Architect ($108,990). 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 science 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 science?
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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Data verified: June 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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