Best Game Design Schools Near Fargo, ND (2026)

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

Fargo, North Dakota is home to about 129,064 residents. 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 game design-related role is Computer and Information Systems Managers at a median $152,990 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).

Closest Game Design Schools to Fargo

The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer game design 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.

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

Game Design 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)
Software Developers $105,980 Fargo, ND-MN $116,590
Special Effects Artists and Animators N/A ND statewide –
Graphic Designers $55,910 Fargo, ND-MN $61,507
Web and Digital Interface Designers $64,260 ND statewide $70,693
Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers $85,670 Fargo, ND-MN $94,246
Writers and Authors $50,860 Fargo, ND-MN $55,952
Computer Programmers $92,280 Fargo, ND-MN $101,518
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.

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the highest-paying game design roles near Fargo?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying game design-related roles near Fargo are: Computer and Information Systems Managers ($152,990), Software Developers ($105,980), Computer Programmers ($92,280). 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 game design 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 game design?

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: 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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