Best Computer Science Schools Near Williston, ND (2026)

Updated September 6, 2026 BLS data College Scorecard On this page

Williston, North Dakota has 2 accredited schools offering computer science programs, with tuition ranging from $6,128 to $16,651 per year for indexed programs. Williston has a population of about 27,964. Median household income is $84,309 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 25.7% 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 Williston

The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer computer science programs near Williston, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Williston 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 Williston. 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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Williston State College

Williston, ND 1.9 miles from Williston
  • 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
Contact
Key stats
  • Programs offered: 13

Source:Accreditor: Higher Learning CommissionIPEDSCollege Scorecard

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

Computer Science Wages Near Williston

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.

Williston at a Glance

Metric Value Source
Population 27,964 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income $84,309 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ 25.7% Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)

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Frequently Asked Questions

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

Our directory has 2 accredited schools offering computer science programs near Williston. The closest is Williston State College in Williston, ND (1.9 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Dickinson State University (97.9 miles). 2 of the highlighted schools are 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 Williston workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.

Should I look at programs in Dickinson instead of Williston?

Dickinson, ND is 97.6 miles from Williston 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 Williston an affordable place to study computer science?

Williston’s median household income of $84,309 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Williston 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 Williston

Compare every accredited online degree program with city-level data for Williston:

Data verified: September 6, 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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