Best Online Technology Programs in Mandan, ND (2026)

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

Mandan, North Dakota has 4 accredited schools offering technology programs, with tuition ranging from $5,195 to $15,274 per year for indexed programs. Mandan has a population of about 24,293. Median household income is $75,966 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 30.6% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Bismarck, ND metro area, the top-earning technology-related role is Computer and Information Systems Manager at a median $151,020 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).

Closest Technology Schools to Mandan

The 4 accredited institutions below are the closest among the 4 schools in our directory that offer technology programs near Mandan. Distances are calculated from Mandan 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 Mandan. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.

#1

Bismarck State College

Bismarck, ND 3.2 miles from Mandan BOC Score76.6
Published tuition$5,195 - $15,274
Online programsYes

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#2

United Tribes Technical College

Bismarck, ND 7.4 miles from Mandan BOC Score45.6
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#3

University of Mary

Bismarck, ND 9.7 miles from Mandan BOC Score66.6
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#4

Sitting Bull College

Fort Yates, ND 52.2 miles from Mandan 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 technology page.

Technology Wages Near Mandan

Mandan 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)
Software Developer$106,020Bismarck, ND$116,505
Information Security Analyst$116,920Bismarck, ND$128,484
Computer Network Architect$113,400Bismarck, ND$124,615
Network and Computer Systems Administrator$95,350Bismarck, ND$104,780
Computer Network Support Specialist$75,260Bismarck, ND$82,703
Computer User Support Specialist$64,390Bismarck, ND$70,758
Web Developer$72,190ND statewide$79,330
Computer and Information Systems Manager$151,020Bismarck, ND$165,956

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.

Mandan at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population24,293Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$75,966Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+30.6%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100)91.0 (below U.S. average)BEA RPP 2024
Technology-related employment in Morton County57 workers, 57 establishmentsBLS QCEW 2024 annual

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited technology schools are near Mandan, ND?

Our directory has 4 accredited schools offering technology programs near Mandan. The closest is Bismarck State College in Bismarck, ND (3.2 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Sitting Bull College (52.2 miles). 4 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying technology roles near Mandan?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying technology-related roles near Mandan are: Computer and Information Systems Manager ($151,020), Information Security Analyst ($116,920), Computer Network Architect ($113,400). 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 Bismarck instead of Mandan?

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

Is Mandan an affordable place to study technology?

Mandan’s median household income of $75,966 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Mandan 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.

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