Best Online Communications Programs in Fargo, ND (2026)

Updated July 30, 2026 BLS data College Scorecard On this page

Fargo, North Dakota has 5 accredited schools offering communications programs, with tuition ranging from $8,514 to $45,942 per year for indexed 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 communications-related role is Public Relations Manager at a median $121,370 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).

Closest Communications Schools to Fargo

The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer communications 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.

How We Rank Schools

Every school list on this site is ordered by the BOC Score, computed from the most recent school-level data published by the U.S. Department of Education (College Scorecard and IPEDS). To qualify, a school must be currently operating and accredited by an agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Each eligible school is then scored on five measures, percentile-ranked against schools at the same credential level:

Graduation rate 30%
Median earnings, 10 years after entry 25%
Average net price (lower is better) 20%
Retention rate 15%
Fully online availability 10%

Schools without enough outcome data appear after ranked schools, without a score. On this page, schools are ordered by distance from Fargo. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.

Acceptance rate 95%

Graduation rate 64%

Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $62,203

Avg net price $15,543/yr

Tuition

In‑state$11,110

Out‑of‑state$15,764

Contact

1301 12th Avenue North Fargo, ND 58108-6050
(701) 231-8011
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Key stats

Retention rate: 78%
Programs offered: 57

Source:Accreditor: Higher Learning CommissionIPEDS College Scorecard

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

Communications 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.

Occupation	Median Wage	Source	COL-Adjusted (US=100)
Public Relations Specialist	$68,950	Fargo, ND-MN	$75,853
Public Relations Manager	$121,370	Fargo, ND-MN	$133,520
News Analyst, Reporter and Journalist	$43,420	ND statewide	$47,767
Market Research Analyst and Marketing Specialist	$61,680	Fargo, ND-MN	$67,855

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

Metric	Value	Source
Population	129,064	Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income	$66,029	Census 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

Other Fargo-Area Cities With Communications Programs

West Fargo, ND – 3.6 mi away (34,858 pop)
Moorhead, MN – 3.9 mi away (42,492 pop)
Grand Forks, ND – 73.2 mi away (66,487 pop)
Alexandria, MN – 97.3 mi away (20,814 pop)

Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited communications schools are near Fargo, ND?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering communications programs near Fargo. The closest is North Dakota State University-Main Campus in Fargo, ND (2.2 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Valley City State University (55.6 miles). 5 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying communications roles near Fargo?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying communications-related roles near Fargo are: Public Relations Manager ($121,370), Public Relations Specialist ($68,950), Market Research Analyst and Marketing Specialist ($61,680). 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 communications 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 communications?

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: July 30, 2026. Salary, employment, and tuition figures on this page are sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (OEWS May 2025; Employment Projections 2024–2034) 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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