Best Online Healthcare Programs in Moorhead, MN (2026)

Moorhead, Minnesota has 5 accredited schools offering healthcare programs, with tuition ranging from $12,715 to $24,675 per year for indexed 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 healthcare-related role is Medical and Health Services Manager at a median $105,330 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).


Closest Healthcare Schools to Moorhead

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

#1

University of Minnesota-Crookston

Crookston, MN 63.7 miles from Moorhead BOC Score 61.8
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 52%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $58,056
Avg net price $12,212/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 78%
  • Programs offered: 16

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

Rasmussen University-Minnesota

St. Cloud, MN 151.8 miles from Moorhead BOC Score 59.9
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 50%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $39,080
Avg net price $17,962/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 100%
  • Programs offered: 43

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#3

Saint Cloud State University

Saint Cloud, MN 153.9 miles from Moorhead BOC Score 54.1
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
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: 66

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

Herzing University-Minneapolis

St. Louis Park, MN 207.0 miles from Moorhead BOC Score 48.6
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 67%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $36,909
Avg net price $16,670/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 63%
  • Programs offered: 16

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#5

Dunwoody College of Technology

Minneapolis, MN 211.4 miles from Moorhead BOC Score 73.3
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 64%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $61,511
Avg net price $26,939/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 74%
  • Programs offered: 33

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#6

Capella University

Minneapolis, MN 212.2 miles from Moorhead BOC Score 29.1
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
  • Accredited
Graduation rate 27%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $42,189
Avg net price $17,956/yr
Tuition
In‑state$14,400
Out‑of‑state$14,400
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 37%
  • Programs offered: 67

Source:Accreditor: Higher Learning CommissionIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#7

University of Minnesota-Twin Cities

Minneapolis, MN 213.4 miles from Moorhead BOC Score 83.9
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
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: 79

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#8

Northwestern Health Sciences University

Bloomington, MN 216.1 miles from Moorhead BOC Score 64.1
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 52%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $48,666
Avg net price $35,887/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 7

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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


Healthcare 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.

OccupationMedian WageSourceCOL-Adjusted (US=100)
Medical and Health Services Manager$105,330Fargo, ND-MN$115,875
Health Information Technologist or Medical Registrar$81,490Fargo, ND-MN$89,648
Medical Records Specialist$46,280Fargo, ND-MN$50,913
Medical Secretary or Administrative Assistant$45,540Fargo, ND-MN$50,099
Healthcare Social Worker$62,860Fargo, ND-MN$69,153
Epidemiologist$104,460MN statewide$114,917

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

MetricValueSource
Population44,706Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$69,371Census 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
Healthcare-related employment in Clay County3,511 workers, 172 establishmentsBLS QCEW 2024 annual

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited healthcare schools are near Moorhead, MN?

Accredited schools offering healthcare programs near Moorhead 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 roles near Moorhead?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying healthcare-related roles near Moorhead are: Medical and Health Services Manager ($105,330), Epidemiologist ($104,460), Health Information Technologist or Medical Registrar ($81,490). 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 healthcare 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 healthcare?

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: 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.