Best Online Counseling Programs in Fargo, ND (2026)

Fargo, North Dakota has 4 accredited schools offering counseling 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 counseling-related role is Social and Community Service Manager at a median $82,720 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).

Closest Counseling Schools to Fargo

The 4 accredited institutions below are the closest among the 4 schools in our directory that offer counseling programs near Fargo. Distances are calculated from Fargo city center.

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

Counseling 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.

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

Other Fargo-Area Cities With Counseling 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 counseling schools are near Fargo, ND?

Our directory has 4 accredited schools offering counseling programs near Fargo. The closest is Minnesota State University Moorhead in Moorhead, MN (3.4 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Sisseton Wahpeton College (83.6 miles). 3 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying counseling roles near Fargo?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying counseling-related roles near Fargo are: Social and Community Service Manager ($82,720), Marriage and Family Therapist ($73,210), Counselor, All Other ($69,860). 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 counseling 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 counseling?

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: June 11, 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.