Best Online Engineering Programs in Williston, ND (2026)

Williston, North Dakota has a population of about 27,964. The city’s median household income is $84,309 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 25.7% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. Our directory has 3 accredited schools offering engineering programs near Williston. 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 Williston

The 3 accredited institutions below are the closest among the 3 schools in our directory that offer engineering programs near Williston. Distances are calculated from Williston city center.

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

Engineering Wages Near Williston

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.

Williston at a Glance

Other Williston-Area Cities With Engineering Programs

• Dickinson, ND – 97.6 mi away (22,733 pop)

Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited engineering schools are near Williston, ND?

Our directory has 3 accredited schools offering engineering programs near Williston. The closest is Williston State College in Williston, ND (1.9 miles), and the farthest in our top picks is Dawson Community College (91.3 miles). 0 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

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 Williston workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.

Should I look at programs in Dickinson instead of Williston?

Dickinson, ND is 97.6 miles from Williston 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 Williston an affordable place to study engineering?

Williston’s median household income of $84,309 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Williston 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.

Related Resources

• Online Engineering Programs in North Dakota
• Main Engineering Degree Guide
• Engineering Programs by State

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.