Best Online Healthcare Administration Programs in West Fargo, ND (2026)

West Fargo, North Dakota has 5 accredited schools offering healthcare administration programs, with tuition ranging from $12,715 to $24,675 per year for indexed 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 healthcare administration-related role is Administrative Services Manager at a median $106,370 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).


Closest Healthcare Administration Schools to West Fargo

The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer healthcare administration 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.

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 West Fargo. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.

#1

Rasmussen University-North Dakota

Fargo, ND 5.6 miles from West Fargo BOC Score 70.8
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 46%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $39,080
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 100%
  • Programs offered: 38

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

North Dakota State College of Science

Wahpeton, ND 43.6 miles from West Fargo BOC Score 72.6
  • 2 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 45%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $50,513
Avg net price $11,261/yr
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 58

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#3

Bismarck State College

Bismarck, ND 184.9 miles from West Fargo BOC Score 76.6
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 52%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $54,277
Avg net price $10,270/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 74%
  • Programs offered: 50

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

Turtle Mountain Community College

Belcourt, ND 189.4 miles from West Fargo BOC Score 61.9
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
  • Accredited
Graduation rate 49%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $32,079
Avg net price $3,428/yr
Tuition
In‑state$2,794
Out‑of‑state$2,794
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 87%
  • Programs offered: 35

Source:Accreditor: Higher Learning CommissionIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#5

Dakota College at Bottineau

Bottineau, ND 213.3 miles from West Fargo BOC Score 56.6
  • 2 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 35%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $40,576
Avg net price $10,039/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 24

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#6

Williston State College

Williston, ND 325.5 miles from West Fargo BOC Score 70.1
  • 2 year
  • Campus + Online
  • Accredited
Graduation rate 41%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $44,017
Avg net price $5,932/yr
Tuition
In‑state$6,128
Out‑of‑state$6,128
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 25

Source:Accreditor: Higher Learning CommissionIPEDSCollege Scorecard

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


Healthcare Administration 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.

OccupationMedian WageSourceCOL-Adjusted (US=100)
Medical and Health Services Manager$105,330Fargo, ND-MN$115,875
Health Information Technologist and Medical Registrar$81,490Fargo, ND-MN$89,648
Administrative Services Manager$106,370Fargo, ND-MN$117,019
Compliance Officer$67,020Fargo, ND-MN$73,729
Medical Records Specialist$46,280Fargo, ND-MN$50,913
Medical Secretary and Administrative Assistant$45,540Fargo, ND-MN$50,099

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

MetricValueSource
Population39,325Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$96,877Census 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
Healthcare Administration-related employment in Cass County22,662 workers, 957 establishmentsBLS QCEW 2024 annual

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited healthcare administration schools are near West Fargo, ND?

Accredited schools offering healthcare administration programs near West 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 healthcare administration roles near West Fargo?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying healthcare administration-related roles near West Fargo are: Administrative Services Manager ($106,370), Medical and Health Services Manager ($105,330), Health Information Technologist and Medical Registrar ($81,490). 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 healthcare administration 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 healthcare administration?

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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Other Programs Available in West Fargo

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

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.