Best Behavioral Health Science Schools Near Fargo, ND (2026)

Updated September 6, 2026 BLS data College Scorecard On this page

Fargo, North Dakota has 1 accredited school offering behavioral health science programs. Fargo has a population of about 129,064. Median household income is $66,029 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 43.2% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Fargo, ND-MN metro area, the top-earning behavioral health science-related role is Social and Community Service Manager at a median $82,720 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).

Closest Behavioral Health Science Schools to Fargo

The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer behavioral health science programs near Fargo, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Fargo city center. The list is rebuilt from federal IPEDS data on every site update.

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Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all North Dakota schools on the North Dakota behavioral health science page.

Behavioral Health Science Wages Near Fargo

Fargo is part of the Fargo, ND-MN metro area (BLS area code 22020). 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)
Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselor$60,130Fargo, ND-MN$66,150
Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Worker$59,870Fargo, ND-MN$65,864
Social and Community Service Manager$82,720Fargo, ND-MN$91,001
Social and Human Service Assistant$46,960Fargo, ND-MN$51,661

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.

Fargo at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population129,064Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$66,029Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+43.2%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100)90.9 (below U.S. average)BEA RPP 2024

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited behavioral health science schools are near Fargo, ND?

Our directory has 1 accredited schools offering behavioral health science programs near Fargo. The closest is Sisseton Wahpeton College in Sisseton, SD (90.7 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Sisseton Wahpeton College (90.7 miles).

What are the highest-paying behavioral health science roles near Fargo?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying behavioral health science-related roles near Fargo are: Social and Community Service Manager ($82,720), Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselor ($60,130), Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Worker ($59,870). 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 West Fargo instead of Fargo?

West Fargo, ND is 3.6 miles from Fargo and has its own set of local behavioral health science programs – see the city’s page. For online programs, distance matters less; for hybrid or in-person formats, comparing both can help.

Is Fargo an affordable place to study behavioral health science?

Fargo’s median household income of $66,029 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Fargo 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: September 6, 2026. Salary, employment, and tuition figures on this page are sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (OEWS May 2025; Employment Projections 2025-2035) 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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