Best Online Engineering Programs in Williston, ND (2026)

Williston, North Dakota is home to about 27,964 residents. Median household income is $84,309 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 25.7% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In North Dakota, the top-earning engineering-related role is Architectural and Engineering Manager at a median $147,400 annually (BLS, May 2025).

Closest Engineering Schools to Williston

The 0 accredited institutions below are the closest among the 0 schools in our directory that offer engineering programs near Williston. Distances are calculated from Williston city center.

No Williston-area programs are currently indexed in our directory.

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

Engineering Wages Near Williston

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.

Williston at a Glance

Other Williston-Area Cities With Engineering Programs

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

Frequently Asked Questions

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

Based on BLS May 2025 state wage data, the top-paying engineering-related roles in North Dakota are: Architectural and Engineering Manager ($147,400), Chemical Engineer ($115,400), Electrical Engineer ($110,810). 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.

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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.