Cheapest Computer and Information Sciences Colleges in North Dakota

North Dakota's public universities offer Computer and Information Sciences programs with net costs spanning just $12,514 to $18,998, making tech education surprisingly accessible in this energy-rich state. Minot State University leads affordability at $12,514 annually, while the University of North Dakota graduates earn $55,547 median salaries. The state's growing technology infrastructure supporting oil, agriculture, and healthcare sectors creates steady demand for computing professionals across both rural and urban areas.

Programs

$12,514 – $20,318

Net Price Range

$55,547

Avg. Program Earnings

50.7%

Avg. Graduation Rate

7 Computer and Information Sciences, General Programs

Program rankings
#	School	Net Price	In-State Tuition	Graduation Rate	Acceptance Rate
1	Minot State University Minot, North Dakota	$12,514	$8,634	47.8%	93.2%
2	Valley City State University Valley City, North Dakota	$13,613	$8,514	48.1%	83.5%
3	Mayville State University Mayville, North Dakota	$14,454	$7,935	40.3%	71.2%
4	Dickinson State University Dickinson, North Dakota	$15,270	$9,118	43.4%	72.0%
5	University of Mary Bismarck, North Dakota	$18,568	$21,468	68.2%	81.4%
6	University of North Dakota Grand Forks, North Dakota	$18,998	$10,951	63.3%	83.3%
7	University of Jamestown Jamestown, North Dakota	$20,318	$24,820	44.0%	92.0%

Frequently Asked Questions

What explains the $6,000 cost difference between North Dakota's cheapest and most expensive public computer science programs?

Minot State University offers the lowest net cost at $12,514, while the University of North Dakota costs $18,998 annually. The difference reflects varying levels of financial aid availability and program scope, though UND graduates earn documented median salaries of $55,547.

How do graduation rates compare between the most affordable computer science programs?

Among the three cheapest options, Valley City State University leads with a 48.1% graduation rate, followed closely by Minot State at 47.8%. Mayville State University trails at 40.3% despite offering competitive in-state tuition of just $7,935.

Does the University of Mary justify its $18,568 cost compared to public alternatives?

The University of Mary achieves a 68.2% graduation rate, significantly higher than any public option in the state. However, students pay roughly $5,000 more annually than the University of North Dakota, which provides documented earnings data.

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Net price reflects the average cost after grants and scholarships for first-time, full-time students. See our methodology for details.