Best Online Cybersecurity Programs in Moorhead, MN (2026)

Moorhead, Minnesota has 5 accredited schools offering cybersecurity programs, with tuition ranging from $12,715 to $24,675 per year for indexed programs. Moorhead has a population of about 44,706. Median household income is $69,371 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 42.3% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Fargo, ND-MN metro area, the top-earning cybersecurity-related role is Computer and Information Systems Manager at a median $152,990 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).


Closest Cybersecurity Schools to Moorhead

The 5 accredited institutions below are the closest among the 5 schools in our directory that offer cybersecurity programs near Moorhead. Distances are calculated from Moorhead city center.

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 Moorhead. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.

#1

Minnesota State University Moorhead

Moorhead, MN 0.5 miles from Moorhead BOC Score53.5
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#2

Rasmussen University-North Dakota

Fargo, ND 2.2 miles from Moorhead BOC Score70.8
Published tuition$12,715 - $24,675
Online programsYes

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#3

North Dakota State University-Main Campus

Fargo, ND 3.0 miles from Moorhead BOC Score69.4
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#4

North Dakota State College of Science

Wahpeton, ND 42.5 miles from Moorhead BOC Score72.7
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#5

Minnesota State Community and Technical College

Fergus Falls, MN 50.5 miles from Moorhead BOC Score64.5
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Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Minnesota schools on the Minnesota cybersecurity page.


Cybersecurity Wages Near Moorhead

Moorhead 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 Minnesota statewide.

OccupationMedian WageSourceCOL-Adjusted (US=100)
Information Security Analyst$103,910Fargo, ND-MN$114,312
Network and Computer Systems Administrator$86,700Fargo, ND-MN$95,380
Computer Network Architect$109,220Fargo, ND-MN$120,154
Computer Systems Analyst$99,800Fargo, ND-MN$109,791
Computer and Information Systems Manager$152,990Fargo, ND-MN$168,306
Computer Network Support Specialist$73,550Fargo, ND-MN$80,913
Computer User Support Specialist$61,260Fargo, ND-MN$67,393

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.


Moorhead at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population44,706Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$69,371Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+42.3%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100)90.9 (below U.S. average)BEA RPP 2024
Cybersecurity-related employment in Clay County163 workers, 18 establishmentsBLS QCEW 2024 annual

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited cybersecurity schools are near Moorhead, MN?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering cybersecurity programs near Moorhead. The closest is Minnesota State University Moorhead in Moorhead, MN (0.5 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Minnesota State Community and Technical College (50.5 miles). 5 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying cybersecurity roles near Moorhead?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying cybersecurity-related roles near Moorhead are: Computer and Information Systems Manager ($152,990), Computer Network Architect ($109,220), Information Security Analyst ($103,910). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with Minnesota statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.

Should I look at programs in Fargo instead of Moorhead?

Fargo, ND is 3.9 miles from Moorhead and has its own set of local cybersecurity programs – see the city’s page. For online programs, distance matters less; for hybrid or in-person formats, comparing both can help.

Is Moorhead an affordable place to study cybersecurity?

Moorhead’s median household income of $69,371 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Moorhead while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Minnesota 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.