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2023 Most Popular Computer Science Schools in North Dakota

17 Schools Ranked
$46,306 Average Earnings
$23,327 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 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 17 schools in North Dakota to see which 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:

107 Total Awards
$48,201 Average Earnings
$23,435 Avg Student Debt

Our 2023 rankings named North Dakota State University - Main Campus the most popular school in North Dakota for computer science students working on their degree. Located in Fargo, North Dakota, the fairly large public school handed out 107 degrees in 2020-2021.

On average, students take out $23,435 in loans while pursuing their degree.After graduating from North Dakota State University, students go on to jobs where they make an average of $48,201 during the early years of their career. Around 15% of those degree recipients were women.

Full North Dakota State University - Main Campus Report

#2

University of North Dakota

Grand Forks, North Dakota
72 Total Awards
$51,496 Average Earnings
$25,771 Avg Student Debt

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of North Dakota. It ranked #2 on our 2023 Most Popular Computer Science Schools in North Dakota list. Located in Grand Forks, North Dakota, the fairly large public school handed out 72 degrees in 2020-2021.

Degree recipients from UND accumulate an average of $25,771 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Those who take out this much in loans have to make a monthly payment of about $591 if they are on a 10-year repayment plan. Once they receive their degree, UND graduates enter the workforce, making an average salary of $51,496 during the early year of their career. Around 21% of those degree recipients were women.

Full University of North Dakota Report

#3

Bismarck State College

Bismarck, North Dakota
50 Total Awards
$55,404 Average Earnings
$16,840 Avg Student Debt

The programs at Bismarck State College helped the school earn the #3 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular computer science schools in North Dakota. BSC is located in Bismarck, North Dakota and has a small student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 50 degrees to qualified students.

By the time they get their degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $16,840 in student loans. Once they receive their degree, BSC graduates enter the workforce, making an average salary of $55,404 during the early year of their career. Around 10% of those degree recipients were women.

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#4

North Dakota State College of Science

Wahpeton, North Dakota
23 Total Awards
$41,257 Average Earnings
$16,451 Avg Student Debt

You’ll be in good company if you attend North Dakota State College of Science. The school came in at #4 on this year’s Most Popular Computer Science Schools in North Dakota list. North Dakota State College of Science is a public institution located in Wahpeton, North Dakota. The school has a small population, and it awarded 23 degrees in 2020-2021.

By the time they get their degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $16,451 in student loans.After graduating from North Dakota State College of Science, students go on to jobs where they make an average of $41,257 during the early years of their career. Around 22% of those degree recipients were women.

Full North Dakota State College of Science Report

#5

Dickinson State University

Dickinson, North Dakota
15 Total Awards
$43,771 Average Earnings
$25,653 Avg Student Debt

You’ll be in good company if you attend Dickinson State University. The school came in at #5 on this year’s Most Popular Computer Science Schools in North Dakota list. Located in Dickinson, North Dakota, the small public school awarded 15 diplomas to qualifed students in 2020-2021.

Degree recipients from DSU accumulate an average of $25,653 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Once they receive their degree, DSU graduates enter the workforce, making an average salary of $43,771 during the early year of their career. Of those students who received their degree, 27% were women.

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#6

University of Mary

Bismarck, North Dakota
12 Total Awards
$55,808 Average Earnings
$28,314 Avg Student Debt

With a ranking of #6, University of Mary did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for computer science students working. Located in Bismarck, North Dakota, the small private not-for-profit school handed out 12 degrees in 2020-2021.

By the time they get their degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $28,314 in student loans. Once they receive their degree, UMary graduates enter the workforce, making an average salary of $55,808 during the early year of their career. Around 8% of those degree recipients were women.

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#7

Minot State University

Minot, North Dakota
11 Total Awards
$43,575 Average Earnings
$23,762 Avg Student Debt

Minot State University ranked #7 on this year’s Most Popular Computer Science Schools in North Dakota list. MSU is a small public school situated in Minot, North Dakota. It awarded 11 degrees in 2020-2021.

On average, students take out $23,762 in loans while pursuing their degree.After graduating from MSU, students go on to jobs where they make an average of $43,575 during the early years of their career.

Full Minot State University Report

#8

University of Jamestown

Jamestown, North Dakota
8 Total Awards
$49,749 Average Earnings
$25,886 Avg Student Debt

University of Jamestown ranked #8 on this year’s Most Popular Computer Science Schools in North Dakota list. Jamestown, North Dakota is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out degrees to 8 students in 2020-2021.

On average, students take out $25,886 in loans while pursuing their degree. Once they receive their degree, UJ graduates enter the workforce, making an average salary of $49,749 during the early year of their career. Of those students who received their degree, 13% were women.

Full University of Jamestown Report

#9

Williston State College

Williston, North Dakota
6 Total Awards
$25,122 Average Earnings
$16,894 Avg Student Debt

Williston State College ranked #9 on this year’s Most Popular Computer Science Schools in North Dakota list. Located in Williston, North Dakota, the very small public school handed out 6 degrees in 2020-2021.

Degree recipients from Williston State College accumulate an average of $16,894 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.After graduating from Williston State College, students go on to jobs where they make an average of $25,122 during the early years of their career.

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#10

Turtle Mountain Community College

Belcourt, North Dakota
5 Total Awards

Turtle Mountain Community College ranked #10 on this year’s Most Popular Computer Science Schools in North Dakota list. TMCC is a private not-for-profit institution located in Belcourt, North Dakota. The school has a very small population, and it awarded 5 degrees in 2020-2021.

Of those students who received their degree, 80% were women.

Full Turtle Mountain Community College Report

#11

United Tribes Technical College

Bismarck, North Dakota
4 Total Awards
$12,815 Avg Student Debt

With a ranking of #11, United Tribes Technical College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for computer science students working. United Tribes Technical College is a very small private not-for-profit school located in Bismarck, North Dakota that handed out 4 degrees in 2020-2021.

Degree recipients from United Tribes Technical College accumulate an average of $12,815 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Around 25% of those degree recipients were women.

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#12

Valley City State University

Valley City, North Dakota
3 Total Awards
$39,881 Average Earnings
$22,578 Avg Student Debt

Valley City State University landed the #12 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular computer science programs. Valley City, North Dakota is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The public school handed out degrees to 3 students in 2020-2021.

On average, students take out $22,578 in loans while pursuing their degree. Once they receive their degree, Valley City State University graduates enter the workforce, making an average salary of $39,881 during the early year of their career.

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#13

Rasmussen University - North Dakota

Fargo, North Dakota
2 Total Awards
$41,940 Average Earnings
$30,604 Avg Student Debt

Rasmussen University - North Dakota ranked #13 on this year’s Most Popular Computer Science Schools in North Dakota list. Rasmussen University - North Dakota is a very small private for-profit school located in Fargo, North Dakota that handed out 2 degrees in 2020-2021.

By the time they get their degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $30,604 in student loans. Those who take out this much in loans have to make a monthly payment of about $127 if they are on a 10-year repayment plan.After graduating from Rasmussen University - North Dakota, students go on to jobs where they make an average of $41,940 during the early years of their career. Of those students who received their degree, 50% were women.

Full Rasmussen University - North Dakota Report

#13

Nueta Hidatsa Sahnish College

New Town, North Dakota
2 Total Awards

With a ranking of #13, Nueta Hidatsa Sahnish College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for computer science students working. This very small public school is located in New Town, North Dakota, and it awarded 2 degrees in 2020-2021.

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#13

Sitting Bull College

Fort Yates, North Dakota
2 Total Awards

Sitting Bull College ranked #13 on this year’s Most Popular Computer Science Schools in North Dakota list. Sitting Bull College is a very small public school situated in Fort Yates, North Dakota. It awarded 2 degrees in 2020-2021.

Around 100% of those degree recipients were women.

Full Sitting Bull College Report

#13

Dakota College at Bottineau

Bottineau, North Dakota
2 Total Awards
$45,945 Average Earnings
$15,492 Avg Student Debt

Dakota College at Bottineau ranked #13 on this year’s Most Popular Computer Science Schools in North Dakota list. MSU-Bottineau is located in Bottineau, North Dakota and has a small student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 2 degrees to qualified students.

On average, students take out $15,492 in loans while pursuing their degree. Once they receive their degree, MSU-Bottineau graduates enter the workforce, making an average salary of $45,945 during the early year of their career.

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#17

Cankdeska Cikana Community College

Fort Totten, North Dakota

Cankdeska Cikana Community College came in at #17 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Computer Science Schools in North Dakota ranking.

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Notes and References

Footnotes

*These averages are for the top 17 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%.

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