Best Cybersecurity Schools Near Mandan, ND (2026)

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

Mandan, North Dakota has 2 accredited schools offering cybersecurity programs. Mandan has a population of about 24,293. Median household income is $75,966 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 30.6% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Bismarck, ND metro area, the top-earning cybersecurity-related role is Computer and Information Systems Manager at a median $151,020 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).

Closest Cybersecurity Schools to Mandan

The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer cybersecurity programs near Mandan, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Mandan 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 Mandan. 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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#1

Bismarck State College

Bismarck, ND 3.2 miles from Mandan
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
76.6 BOC Score
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: 49

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

University of Mary

Bismarck, ND 9.5 miles from Mandan
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
66.7 BOC Score
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: 77

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#3

Minot State University

Minot, ND 100.0 miles from Mandan
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
51.0 BOC Score
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: 56

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

Turtle Mountain Community College

Belcourt, ND 151.5 miles from Mandan
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
  • Accredited
61.9 BOC Score
Graduation rate 49%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $32,079
Avg net price $3,428/yr
Tuition
In‑state$2,794
Out‑of‑state$2,794
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 87%
  • Programs offered: 17

Source:Accreditor: Higher Learning CommissionIPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#5

North Dakota State University-Main Campus

Fargo, ND 193.0 miles from Mandan
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
  • Accredited
69.4 BOC Score
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: 144

Source:Accreditor: Higher Learning CommissionIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#6

University of North Dakota

Grand Forks, ND 193.8 miles from Mandan
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
65.3 BOC Score
Graduation rate 57%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $63,552
Avg net price $18,551/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 83%
  • Programs offered: 137

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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

Cybersecurity Wages Near Mandan

Mandan is part of the Bismarck, ND metro area (BLS area code 13900). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to North Dakota statewide.

Occupation Median Wage Source COL-Adjusted (US=100)
Information Security Analyst $116,920 Bismarck, ND $128,484
Network and Computer Systems Administrator $95,350 Bismarck, ND $104,780
Computer Network Architect $113,400 Bismarck, ND $124,615
Computer Systems Analyst $106,700 Bismarck, ND $117,253
Computer and Information Systems Manager $151,020 Bismarck, ND $165,956
Computer Network Support Specialist $75,260 Bismarck, ND $82,703
Computer User Support Specialist $64,390 Bismarck, ND $70,758

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.

Mandan at a Glance

Metric Value Source
Population 24,293 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income $75,966 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ 30.6% Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100) 91.0 (below U.S. average) BEA RPP 2024
Cybersecurity-related employment in Morton County 11 workers, 35 establishments BLS QCEW 2024 annual

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited cybersecurity schools are near Mandan, ND?

Our directory has 2 accredited schools offering cybersecurity programs near Mandan. The closest is Bismarck State College in Bismarck, ND (3.2 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is University of Mary (9.5 miles). 2 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying cybersecurity roles near Mandan?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying cybersecurity-related roles near Mandan are: Computer and Information Systems Manager ($151,020), Information Security Analyst ($116,920), Computer Network Architect ($113,400). 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 Bismarck instead of Mandan?

Bismarck, ND is 5.5 miles from Mandan and has its own set of local cybersecurity programs – see the city’s page. For online programs, distance matters less; for hybrid or in-person formats, comparing both can help.

Is Mandan an affordable place to study cybersecurity?

Mandan’s median household income of $75,966 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Mandan 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 Mandan

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

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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