Best Online Criminal Justice Programs in Fargo, ND (2026)

Fargo, North Dakota has 5 accredited schools offering criminal justice programs, with tuition ranging from $12,715 to $24,675 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 North Dakota, the top-earning criminal justice-related role is Judge or Magistrate at a median $171,100 annually (BLS, May 2025).

Closest Criminal Justice Schools to Fargo

The 5 accredited institutions below are the closest among the 5 schools in our directory that offer criminal justice 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 criminal justice page.

Criminal Justice 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 Criminal Justice 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 criminal justice schools are near Fargo, ND?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering criminal justice programs near Fargo. The closest is Rasmussen University-North Dakota in Fargo, ND (2.0 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is University of Minnesota-Crookston (64.4 miles). 5 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying criminal justice roles near Fargo?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying criminal justice-related roles near Fargo are: Judge or Magistrate ($171,100), Attorney ($111,090), Police Supervisor ($106,480). 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 criminal justice 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 criminal justice?

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.

Learn More About Criminal Justice Programs

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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.