Best Online Engineering Programs in Dickinson, ND (2026)

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. There is 1 accredited engineering program within 100 miles of Dickinson, with tuition ranging from $5,195 to $15,274 per year. In North Dakota, the top-earning engineering-related role is Architectural and Engineering Manager at a median $140,560 annually (BLS, May 2024).


Closest Engineering Schools to Dickinson

The five accredited institutions below are the closest options indexed in our directory that offer engineering programs. Distances are calculated from Dickinson city center.

SchoolCityDistanceTuitionOnline
Bismarck State CollegeBismarck, ND93.3 mi$5,195 - $15,274

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


Engineering Wages Near Dickinson

OccupationMedian Annual Wage (North Dakota, statewide)
Civil Engineer$96,160
Electrical Engineer$108,520
Mechanical Engineer$84,020
Chemical Engineer$127,970
Aerospace EngineerN/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.


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)
Engineering-related employment in Stark County122 workers, 29 establishmentsBLS QCEW 2024 annual

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited engineering programs are near Dickinson, ND?

Our directory lists 1 engineering programs within 100 miles of Dickinson. The closest is Bismarck State College in Bismarck, ND (93.3 miles), and the farthest in our top picks is Bismarck State College (93.3 miles). 0 of these programs are offered fully online.

What are the highest-paying engineering roles in North Dakota?

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.

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 engineering 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 engineering?

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.