Best Online Healthcare Programs in Fargo, ND (2026)

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


Closest Healthcare Schools to Fargo

The 5 accredited institutions below are the closest among the 5 schools in our directory that offer healthcare programs near Fargo. Distances are calculated from Fargo city center.

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

#1

The Salon Professional Academy-Fargo

Fargo, ND 1.5 miles from Fargo BOC Score50.5
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#2

Rasmussen University-North Dakota

Fargo, ND 2.0 miles from Fargo BOC Score70.8
Published tuition$12,715 - $24,675
Online programsYes

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#3

North Dakota State University-Main Campus

Fargo, ND 2.2 miles from Fargo BOC Score69.4
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#4

Josef's School of Hair, Skin & Body-Fargo

Fargo, ND 2.6 miles from Fargo BOC Score44.4
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#5

North Dakota State College of Science

Wahpeton, ND 43.2 miles from Fargo BOC Score72.7
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Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all North Dakota schools on the North Dakota healthcare page.


Healthcare 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.

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
EpidemiologistN/AND statewide

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

MetricValueSource
Population129,064Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$66,029Census 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
Healthcare-related employment in Cass County22,662 workers, 957 establishmentsBLS QCEW 2024 annual

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited healthcare schools are near Fargo, ND?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering healthcare programs near Fargo. The closest is The Salon Professional Academy-Fargo in Fargo, ND (1.5 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is North Dakota State College of Science (43.2 miles). 3 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying healthcare roles near Fargo?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying healthcare-related roles near Fargo are: Medical and Health Services Manager ($105,330), Health Information Technologist or Medical Registrar ($81,490), Healthcare Social Worker ($62,860). 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 healthcare 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 healthcare?

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: June 11, 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.