Best Online Computer Science Programs in Minot, ND (2026)

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

Minot, North Dakota has 3 accredited schools offering computer science programs. Minot has a population of about 47,922. Median household income is $77,431 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 29.9% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Minot, ND metro area, the top-earning computer science-related role is Computer and Information Systems Manager at a median $138,290 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).

Closest Computer Science Schools to Minot

The 3 accredited institutions below are the closest among the 3 schools in our directory that offer computer science programs near Minot. Distances are calculated from Minot 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 Minot. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.

#1

Minot State University

Minot, ND 1.1 miles from Minot BOC Score51.0
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#2

Dakota College at Bottineau

Bottineau, ND 56.1 miles from Minot BOC Score56.6
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#3

Turtle Mountain Community College

Belcourt, ND 81.1 miles from Minot BOC Score61.9
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Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all North Dakota schools on the North Dakota computer science page.

Computer Science Wages Near Minot

Minot is part of the Minot, ND metro area (BLS area code 33500). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to North Dakota statewide.

OccupationMedian WageSourceCOL-Adjusted (US=100)
Software Developer$108,470Minot, ND$124,678
Computer Systems Analyst$105,470ND statewide$121,230
Computer Network Architect$108,990ND statewide$125,276
Database Administrator$78,730ND statewide$90,494
Database Architect$109,430ND statewide$125,782
Information Security Analyst$107,540ND statewide$123,609
Computer Network Support Specialist$73,550ND statewide$84,540
Computer User Support Specialist$61,110Minot, ND$70,241
Web Developer$72,190ND statewide$82,977
Web and Digital Interface Designer$64,260ND statewide$73,862
Computer and Information Systems Manager$138,290Minot, ND$158,954

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.

Minot at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population47,922Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$77,431Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+29.9%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100)87.0 (below U.S. average)BEA RPP 2024
Computer Science-related employment in Ward County87 workers, 54 establishmentsBLS QCEW 2024 annual

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited computer science schools are near Minot, ND?

Our directory has 3 accredited schools offering computer science programs near Minot. The closest is Minot State University in Minot, ND (1.1 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Turtle Mountain Community College (81.1 miles). 3 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying computer science roles near Minot?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying computer science-related roles near Minot are: Computer and Information Systems Manager ($138,290), Database Architect ($109,430), Computer Network Architect ($108,990). 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 Minot?

Mandan, ND is 99.2 miles from Minot 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 Minot an affordable place to study computer science?

Minot’s median household income of $77,431 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Minot 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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