Best Engineering Management Schools Near Moorhead, MN (2026)

Updated September 5, 2026 BLS data College Scorecard On this page

Moorhead, Minnesota has 2 accredited schools offering engineering management 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 engineering management-related role is Computer and Information Systems Managers at a median $152,990 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).

Closest Engineering Management Schools to Moorhead

The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer engineering management programs near Moorhead, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Moorhead 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 Moorhead. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.

Ranked by BOC Score — U.S. Dept. of Education outcome data. Advertising never affects rankings.

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#1

Bemidji State University

Bemidji, MN 97.6 miles from Moorhead
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
56.4 BOC Score
Graduation rate 56%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $53,755
Avg net price $15,261/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 75%
  • Programs offered: 56

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

Saint Cloud State University

Saint Cloud, MN 153.7 miles from Moorhead
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
54.1 BOC Score
Graduation rate 51%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $55,813
Avg net price $13,529/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 69%
  • Programs offered: 123

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#3

University of Minnesota-Twin Cities

Minneapolis, MN 213.5 miles from Moorhead
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
83.9 BOC Score
Graduation rate 83%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $69,020
Avg net price $16,778/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 91%
  • Programs offered: 250

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

University of St Thomas

Saint Paul, MN 216.6 miles from Moorhead
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
73.5 BOC Score
Graduation rate 78%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $73,739
Avg net price $29,155/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 87%
  • Programs offered: 109

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#5

University of Minnesota-Duluth

Duluth, MN 220.3 miles from Moorhead
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
68.7 BOC Score
Graduation rate 65%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $62,616
Avg net price $18,743/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 81%
  • Programs offered: 94

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#6

Minnesota State University-Mankato

Mankato, MN 230.2 miles from Moorhead
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
58.9 BOC Score
Graduation rate 57%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $56,922
Avg net price $19,139/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 80%
  • Programs offered: 142

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Minnesota schools on the Minnesota engineering management page.

Engineering Management 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.

Occupation Median Wage Source COL-Adjusted (US=100)
Architectural and Engineering Managers $141,990 Fargo, ND-MN $156,205
Industrial Engineers $86,510 Fargo, ND-MN $95,171
Project Management Specialists $97,430 Fargo, ND-MN $107,184
Industrial Production Managers $115,120 Fargo, ND-MN $126,645
General and Operations Managers $96,410 Fargo, ND-MN $106,062
Engineers, All Other $97,390 Fargo, ND-MN $107,140
Management Analysts $90,220 Fargo, ND-MN $99,252
Computer and Information Systems Managers $152,990 Fargo, ND-MN $168,306

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

Metric Value Source
Population 44,706 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income $69,371 Census 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

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited engineering management schools are near Moorhead, MN?

Our directory has 2 accredited schools offering engineering management programs near Moorhead. The closest is University of Jamestown in Jamestown, ND (92.3 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Bemidji State University (97.6 miles). 2 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying engineering management roles near Moorhead?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying engineering management-related roles near Moorhead are: Computer and Information Systems Managers ($152,990), Architectural and Engineering Managers ($141,990), Industrial Production Managers ($115,120). 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 engineering management 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 engineering management?

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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Other Programs Available in Moorhead

Compare every accredited online degree program with city-level data for Moorhead:

Data verified: September 5, 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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