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2023 Most Popular Computer Science Associate Degree Schools in North Dakota

10 Schools Ranked
$5,199 Avg Tuition & Fees*
$20,213 Avg Student Debt

It's not easy to decide which computer science program to enroll in when you have so many options available. You're no longer limited to schools in your local area, either, since online programs are becoming more prevalent. Or you may find the programs at a trade school or bootcamp to be a better alternative for you.

The Most Popular Computer Science Associate Degree Schools in North Dakota ranking is one of many tools that Computer Science Degree Search has developed to help you make your educational decision. Our analysis looked at 10 schools in North Dakota to see which associate degree programs were the most popular for computer science students. To create this ranking we looked at how many students graduated from each school on the list.

Learn more about these popular schools below:

#1

Bismarck State College

Bismarck, North Dakota
41 Total Awards
$4,926 Average Tuition & Fees
$17,120 Avg Student Debt

Our 2023 rankings named Bismarck State College the most popular school in North Dakota for computer science students working on their associate degree. BSC is a small public school situated in Bismarck, North Dakota. It awarded 41 associate degrees in 2020-2021.

The average in-state tuition and fees for students at BSC is $4,926. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $6,930. Associate Degree recipients from BSC accumulate an average of $17,120 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 12% were women.

Some students may be able to take online classes at BSC. During the 2019-2020 year, about 66% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.

Full Bismarck State College Report

#2

North Dakota State College of Science

Wahpeton, North Dakota
19 Total Awards
$5,646 Average Tuition & Fees
$16,451 Avg Student Debt

A rank of #2 on this year’s list means North Dakota State College of Science is a great place for computer science students working on their associate degree. North Dakota State College of Science is a small public school situated in Wahpeton, North Dakota. It awarded 19 associate degrees in 2020-2021.

Students from North Dakota who attend North Dakota State College of Science full time pay an average of $5,646 in tuition and fees. Out-of-state students pay an average of $6,606. On average, associate degree students take out $16,451 in loans while pursuing their degree. Around 21% of those degree recipients were women.

Online courses are available at North Dakota State College of Science, but you will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your field of interest. In 2019-2020 about 32% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.

Full North Dakota State College of Science Report

#3

Williston State College

Williston, North Dakota
6 Total Awards
$5,981 Average Tuition & Fees
$15,725 Avg Student Debt

The excellent associate degree programs at Williston State College helped the school earn the #3 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular computer science schools in North Dakota. Williston, North Dakota is the setting for this very small institution of higher learning. The public school handed out associate degrees to 6 students in 2020-2021.

The average tuition and fees at Williston State College is $5,981. In-state students do not receive a discount, however you may be able to reduce your price if you receive financial aid. Associate Degree recipients from Williston State College accumulate an average of $15,725 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.

Williston State College does offer online classes for certain degree levels. In 2019-2020 about 67% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.

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#4

United Tribes Technical College

Bismarck, North Dakota
4 Total Awards
$4,252 Average Tuition & Fees
$13,589 Avg Student Debt

Out of the 10 schools in North Dakota that were part of this year’s ranking, United Tribes Technical College landed the # 4 spot on the list. This very small private not-for-profit school is located in Bismarck, North Dakota, and it awarded 4 associate degrees in 2020-2021.

United Tribes Technical College does not offer a discount to in-state students, so the average tuition and fees for all undergraduates is $4,252. This amount may be reduced if you receive financial aid. Associate Degree recipients from United Tribes Technical College accumulate an average of $13,589 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Around 25% of those degree recipients were women.

Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at United Tribes Technical College. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 11% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.

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#5

Nueta Hidatsa Sahnish College

New Town, North Dakota
2 Total Awards
$3,870 Average Tuition & Fees

Out of the 10 schools in North Dakota that were part of this year’s ranking, Nueta Hidatsa Sahnish College landed the # 5 spot on the list. Nueta Hidatsa Sahnish College is a very small public school located in New Town, North Dakota that handed out 2 associate degrees in 2020-2021.

The average tuition and fees at NHSC is $3,870. In-state students do not receive a discount, however you may be able to reduce your price if you receive financial aid.

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#5

Rasmussen University - North Dakota

Fargo, North Dakota
2 Total Awards
$11,847 Average Tuition & Fees
$27,566 Avg Student Debt

A rank of #5 on this year’s list means Rasmussen University - North Dakota is a great place for computer science students working on their associate degree. Located in Fargo, North Dakota, the very small private for-profit school awarded 2 diplomas to qualifed associate degree students in 2020-2021.

If you don’t receive financial aid, you can expect a bill for $11,847 to cover tuition and fees at Rasmussen University - North Dakota. The school does not offer an in-state discount. On average, associate degree students take out $27,566 in loans while pursuing their degree. Around 50% of those degree recipients were women.

You may have the opportunity to take online classes at Rasmussen University - North Dakota. In fact, around 100% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.

Full Rasmussen University - North Dakota Report

#5

Sitting Bull College

Fort Yates, North Dakota
2 Total Awards
$4,010 Average Tuition & Fees

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Sitting Bull College. It ranked #5 on our 2023 Most Popular Computer Science Associate Degree Schools in North Dakota list. Located in Fort Yates, North Dakota, the very small public school awarded 2 diplomas to qualifed associate degree students in 2020-2021.

If you don’t receive financial aid, you can expect a bill for $4,010 to cover tuition and fees at Sitting Bull College. The school does not offer an in-state discount. Of those students who received their degree, 100% were women.

If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since Sitting Bull College does offer online classes for certain majors. During the 2019-2020 year, about 31% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.

Full Sitting Bull College Report

#5

Turtle Mountain Community College

Belcourt, North Dakota
2 Total Awards
$2,338 Average Tuition & Fees

The excellent associate degree programs at Turtle Mountain Community College helped the school earn the #5 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular computer science schools in North Dakota. TMCC is a private not-for-profit institution located in Belcourt, North Dakota. The school has a very small population, and it awarded 2 associate degrees in 2020-2021.

TMCC does not offer a discount to in-state students, so the average tuition and fees for all undergraduates is $2,338. This amount may be reduced if you receive financial aid. Of those students who received their degree, 100% were women.

Interested in an online degree? Then you definitely want to check out TMCC. Every undergraduate student at the school took at least one class online.

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#9

Dakota College at Bottineau

Bottineau, North Dakota
1 Total Awards
$5,173 Average Tuition & Fees
$13,087 Avg Student Debt

Dakota College at Bottineau came in at #9 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Computer Science Associate Degree Schools in North Dakota ranking. Dakota College at Bottineau is a small public school located in Bottineau, North Dakota that handed out 1 associate degrees in 2020-2021.

In-state students pay an average of $5,173 in tuition and fees if they attend MSU-Bottineau full time. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $7,351. By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $13,087 in student loans.

MSU-Bottineau does have options available for those who want to take online classes. You will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your specific major. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 81% took at least some of their classes online.

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#10

Cankdeska Cikana Community College

Fort Totten, North Dakota
$3,950 Average Tuition & Fees

Cankdeska Cikana Community College ranked #10 on this year’s Most Popular Computer Science Associate Degree Schools in North Dakota list.

If you don’t receive financial aid, you can expect a bill for $3,950 to cover tuition and fees at CCCC. The school does not offer an in-state discount.

Since CCCC is primarily an online school, it is an excellent choice for undergraduate students who need more flexibility than what is offered at some other schools.

Full Cankdeska Cikana Community College Report

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Notes and References

Footnotes

*These averages are for the top 10 schools only.

References

  • The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) serves as the core of our data about colleges.
  • Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).
  • Information about the national average student loan default rate is from the U.S. Department of Education and refers to data about the 2016 borrower cohort tracking period for which the cohort default rate (CDR) was 10.1%.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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