Ranking

Best Computer and Information Sciences, General Colleges in North Dakota 2026

United Tribes Technical College leads this ROI ranking with a A+ value grade and a 17.72 ROI score. EduGradify ranks 9 colleges here by earnings against net price.

9 North Dakota colleges offering Computer and Information Sciences, General, ranked by EduGradify value grade.

Schools ranked: 9
Cheapest net price: $3,569
Top earnings 10y: $63,552
Public / Private: 6 / 3

United Tribes Technical College

A+

Bismarck, ND · Private Non-Profit

ROI score: 17.72
Net price: $3,569
Earnings 10y: $25,292
Acceptance: Open / not reported

Sitting Bull College

Fort Yates, ND · Public

ROI score: 15.47
Net price: $4,605
Earnings 10y: $28,488
Acceptance: Open / not reported

North Dakota State College of Science

Wahpeton, ND · Public

ROI score: 11.21
Net price: $11,261
Earnings 10y: $50,513
Acceptance: Open / not reported

Valley City State University

Valley City, ND · Public

ROI score: 11.09
Net price: $11,890
Earnings 10y: $52,725
Acceptance: 99.1%

Minot State University

Minot, ND · Public

ROI score: 10.19
Net price: $12,703
Earnings 10y: $51,759
Acceptance: 64.6%

Dickinson State University

Dickinson, ND · Public

ROI score: 9.00
Net price: $14,092
Earnings 10y: $50,720
Acceptance: 37%

University of Mary

Bismarck, ND · Private Non-Profit

ROI score: 8.57
Net price: $17,770
Earnings 10y: $60,909
Acceptance: 75.3%

University of North Dakota

Grand Forks, ND · Public

ROI score: 8.56
Net price: $18,551
Earnings 10y: $63,552
Acceptance: 76.9%

University of Jamestown

Jamestown, ND · Private Non-Profit

ROI score: 7.23
Net price: $19,567
Earnings 10y: $56,621
Acceptance: 88.1%

How we picked this list

This list starts with North Dakota schools with positive Computer and Information Sciences, General program-share evidence, then sorts by EduGradify's school-wide ROI proxy: ten-year median earnings weighed against average net price. The set's average EduGradify ROI score is 11.00 (6 public, 3 private).

Source transparency: every figure comes from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard public data set. See our full methodology for the ROI formula, value grade rules and missing-data handling.

FAQ

Who leads this ranking?

United Tribes Technical College in Bismarck, ND tops this ranking. EduGradify value grade is A+.

How does EduGradify pick this list?

We rank this set by roi score using the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard — see our methodology for the full formula. No paid placements, no surveys.

How many North Dakota colleges are in this list?

9 North Dakota colleges qualified for this ranking based on available federal data.

What does net price mean here?

Net price is what students actually pay after grants and scholarships — not the sticker price. It is reported by each college to the U.S. Department of Education.

Can I use this ranking as a final college decision?

Use it as a shortlist, not a final decision. The ranking compares school-wide federal data; you should still confirm program fit, aid letters, graduation path, transfer policies and current costs with each college.