Cybercrime & Digital Forensics Schools Near Dickinson, ND

Dickinson, North Dakota has 1 accredited school offering cybercrime programs, with tuition ranging from $5,247 to $7,331 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 cybercrime-related role is Information Security Analyst at a median $107,540 annually (BLS, May 2025).


Closest Cybercrime Schools to Dickinson

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

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.

#1

Bismarck State College

Bismarck, ND 93.3 miles from Dickinson BOC Score 76.6
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 52%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $54,277
Avg net price $10,270/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 74%
  • Programs offered: 50

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

University of Mary

Bismarck, ND 97.0 miles from Dickinson BOC Score 66.7
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 60%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $60,909
Avg net price $17,770/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 83%
  • Programs offered: 52

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#3

Minot State University

Minot, ND 116.6 miles from Dickinson BOC Score 51.0
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 50%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $51,759
Avg net price $12,703/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 69%
  • Programs offered: 48

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

Dakota College at Bottineau

Bottineau, ND 172.7 miles from Dickinson BOC Score 56.6
  • 2 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 35%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $40,576
Avg net price $10,039/yr
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 24

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#5

University of North Dakota

Grand Forks, ND 276.7 miles from Dickinson BOC Score 65.3
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 57%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $63,552
Avg net price $18,551/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 83%
  • Programs offered: 61

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#6

North Dakota State University-Main Campus

Fargo, ND 282.8 miles from Dickinson BOC Score 69.4
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
  • Accredited
Acceptance rate 95%
Graduation rate 64%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $62,203
Avg net price $15,543/yr
Tuition
In‑state$11,110
Out‑of‑state$15,764
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 78%
  • Programs offered: 57

Source:Accreditor: Higher Learning CommissionIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#7

Rasmussen University-North Dakota

Fargo, ND 283.2 miles from Dickinson BOC Score 70.8
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 46%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $39,080
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 100%
  • Programs offered: 38

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#8

North Dakota State College of Science

Wahpeton, ND 296.7 miles from Dickinson BOC Score 72.6
  • 2 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 45%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $50,513
Avg net price $11,261/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 58

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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


Cybercrime Wages Near Dickinson

OccupationMedian Annual Wage (North Dakota, statewide)
Information Security Analyst$107,540
Detective and Criminal Investigator$82,290
Computer Systems Analyst$105,470

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

How many accredited cybercrime schools are near Dickinson, ND?

Our directory has 1 accredited schools offering cybercrime 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 cybercrime roles in North Dakota?

Based on BLS May 2025 state wage data, the top-paying cybercrime-related roles in North Dakota are: Information Security Analyst ($107,540), Computer Systems Analyst ($105,470), Detective and Criminal Investigator ($82,290). 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 cybercrime 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 cybercrime?

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

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

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.