Best Film Schools Near West Fargo, ND (2026)

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

West Fargo, North Dakota has 1 accredited school offering film programs. West Fargo has a population of about 39,325. Median household income is $96,877 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 45.2% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Fargo, ND-MN metro area, the top-earning film-related role is Graphic Designers at a median $55,910 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).

Closest Film Schools to West Fargo

The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer film programs near West Fargo, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from West Fargo city center. The list is rebuilt from federal IPEDS data on every site update.

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

Film Wages Near West Fargo

West 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)
Film and Video Editors N/A ND statewide –
Camera Operators, Television, Video, and Film $53,650 ND statewide $59,021
Producers and Directors $52,700 Fargo, ND-MN $57,976
Special Effects Artists and Animators N/A ND statewide –
Audio and Video Technicians $49,990 Fargo, ND-MN $54,994
Sound Engineering Technicians N/A ND statewide –
Writers and Authors $50,860 Fargo, ND-MN $55,952
Graphic Designers $55,910 Fargo, ND-MN $61,507

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.

West Fargo at a Glance

Metric Value Source
Population 39,325 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income $96,877 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ 45.2% 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 film schools are near West Fargo, ND?

Our directory has 1 accredited schools offering film programs near West Fargo. The closest is Minnesota State University Moorhead in Moorhead, MN (6.9 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Minnesota State University Moorhead (6.9 miles). 1 of the highlighted schools is flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying film roles near West Fargo?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying film-related roles near West Fargo are: Graphic Designers ($55,910), Camera Operators, Television, Video, and Film ($53,650), Producers and Directors ($52,700). 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 Fargo instead of West Fargo?

Fargo, ND is 3.6 miles from West Fargo and has its own set of local film programs – see the city’s page. For online programs, distance matters less; for hybrid or in-person formats, comparing both can help.

Is West Fargo an affordable place to study film?

West Fargo’s median household income of $96,877 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in West 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: 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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