Fargo, North Dakota has 5 accredited schools offering engineering 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 engineering-related role is Architectural and Engineering Manager at a median $141,990 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).
Closest Engineering Schools to Fargo
The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer engineering 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:
BOCSCORE
- 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
TuitionIn‑state$11,110
Out‑of‑state$15,764
Key stats- Retention rate: 78%
- Programs offered: 57
Source:Accreditor: Higher Learning Commission · IPEDS · College Scorecard
Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all North Dakota schools on the North Dakota engineering page.
Engineering 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) |
|---|
| Civil Engineer | $95,530 | Fargo, ND-MN | $105,094 |
| Electrical Engineer | $109,790 | Fargo, ND-MN | $120,781 |
| Mechanical Engineer | $86,330 | Fargo, ND-MN | $94,972 |
| Chemical Engineer | $115,400 | ND statewide | $126,953 |
| Aerospace Engineer | N/A | ND statewide | – |
| Biomedical Engineer | N/A | ND statewide | – |
| Environmental Engineer | $91,370 | ND statewide | $100,517 |
| Architectural and Engineering Manager | $141,990 | Fargo, ND-MN | $156,205 |
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 |
| Engineering-related employment in Cass County | 1,737 workers, 206 establishments | BLS QCEW 2024 annual |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many accredited engineering schools are near Fargo, ND?
Accredited schools offering engineering programs near Fargo are listed on this page, ranked by BOC Score and distance from the city center. The list is rebuilt from federal IPEDS and College Scorecard data on every site update, so it stays current as programs open and close.
What are the highest-paying engineering roles near Fargo?
Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying engineering-related roles near Fargo are: Architectural and Engineering Manager ($141,990), Chemical Engineer ($115,400), Electrical Engineer ($109,790). 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 engineering 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 engineering?
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 23, 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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