Dickinson, North Dakota has a population of about 25,216. The city’s median household income is $76,964 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 27.4% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. Our directory has 4 accredited schools offering engineering programs near Dickinson, with tuition ranging from $5,195 to $15,274 per year for indexed programs. In North Dakota, the top-earning engineering-related role is Architectural and Engineering Manager at a median $140,560 annually (BLS, May 2024).
The 4 accredited institutions below are the closest among the 4 schools in our directory that offer engineering programs near Dickinson. Distances are calculated from Dickinson city center.
| School | City | Distance | Tuition | Online |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nueta Hidatsa Sahnish College | New Town, ND | 76.9 mi | Contact school for pricing | – |
| Dawson Community College | Glendive, MT | 92.3 mi | Contact school for pricing | – |
| Bismarck State College | Bismarck, ND | 93.3 mi | $5,195 - $15,274 | – |
| Williston State College | Williston, ND | 95.7 mi | Contact school for pricing | – |
Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all North Dakota schools on the North Dakota engineering page.
| Occupation | Median Annual Wage (North Dakota, statewide) |
|---|---|
| Civil Engineer | $96,160 |
| Electrical Engineer | $108,520 |
| Mechanical Engineer | $84,020 |
| Chemical Engineer | $127,970 |
| Aerospace Engineer | N/A |
| Biomedical Engineer | $97,520 |
| Environmental Engineer | $87,590 |
| Architectural and Engineering Manager | $140,560 |
Source: BLS, May 2024 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.
| Metric | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 25,216 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003) |
| Median household income | $76,964 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013) |
| Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ | 27.4% | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003) |
| Engineering-related employment in Stark County | 122 workers, 29 establishments | BLS QCEW 2024 annual |
Our directory has 4 accredited schools offering engineering programs near Dickinson. The closest is Nueta Hidatsa Sahnish College in New Town, ND (76.9 miles), and the farthest in our top picks is Williston State College (95.7 miles). 0 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.
Based on BLS May 2024 state wage data, the top-paying engineering-related roles in North Dakota are: Architectural and Engineering Manager ($140,560), Chemical Engineer ($127,970), Electrical Engineer ($108,520). Wages for Dickinson workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.
Mandan, ND is 90.1 miles from Dickinson 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.
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.
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Data verified: May 5, 2026. Salary, employment, and tuition figures on this page are sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (OEWS May 2024; 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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