Best Online Engineering Programs in Bismarck, ND (2026)

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

Bismarck, North Dakota has 3 accredited schools offering engineering programs, with tuition ranging from $5,195 to $15,274 per year for indexed programs. Bismarck has a population of about 74,146. Median household income is $77,608 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 38.7% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Bismarck, ND metro area, the top-earning engineering-related role is Architectural and Engineering Manager at a median $147,720 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).

Closest Engineering Schools to Bismarck

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

#1

Bismarck State College

Bismarck, ND 2.3 miles from Bismarck BOC Score76.6
Published tuition$5,195 - $15,274
Online programsYes

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#2

United Tribes Technical College

Bismarck, ND 3.4 miles from Bismarck BOC Score45.6
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Online programsYes

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#3

Sitting Bull College

Fort Yates, ND 50.5 miles from Bismarck BOC Score53.9
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Online programsYes

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

Engineering Wages Near Bismarck

Bismarck 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.

OccupationMedian WageSourceCOL-Adjusted (US=100)
Civil Engineer$98,270Bismarck, ND$107,989
Electrical Engineer$110,810Bismarck, ND$121,769
Mechanical Engineer$86,330ND statewide$94,868
Chemical Engineer$115,400ND statewide$126,813
Aerospace EngineerN/AND statewide–
Biomedical EngineerN/AND statewide–
Environmental Engineer$91,600Bismarck, ND$100,659
Architectural and Engineering Manager$147,720Bismarck, ND$162,330

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.

Bismarck at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population74,146Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$77,608Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+38.7%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100)91.0 (below U.S. average)BEA RPP 2024
Engineering-related employment in Burleigh County1,232 workers, 115 establishmentsBLS QCEW 2024 annual

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited engineering schools are near Bismarck, ND?

Our directory has 3 accredited schools offering engineering programs near Bismarck. The closest is Bismarck State College in Bismarck, ND (2.3 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Sitting Bull College (50.5 miles). 3 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying engineering roles near Bismarck?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying engineering-related roles near Bismarck are: Architectural and Engineering Manager ($147,720), Chemical Engineer ($115,400), Electrical Engineer ($110,810). 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 Bismarck?

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

Is Bismarck an affordable place to study engineering?

Bismarck’s median household income of $77,608 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Bismarck 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 Bismarck

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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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