Best Industrial Design Schools Near West Fargo, ND (2026)

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

West Fargo, North Dakota is home to about 39,325 residents. 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 industrial design-related role is Architectural and Engineering Managers at a median $141,990 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).

Closest Industrial Design Schools to West Fargo

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

Industrial Design 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)
Commercial and Industrial Designers N/A ND statewide –
Industrial Engineers $86,510 Fargo, ND-MN $95,171
Graphic Designers $55,910 Fargo, ND-MN $61,507
Mechanical Drafters $77,520 Fargo, ND-MN $85,281
Interior Designers $60,450 Fargo, ND-MN $66,502
Architectural and Engineering Managers $141,990 Fargo, ND-MN $156,205
Set and Exhibit Designers N/A ND statewide –
Mechanical Engineers $86,330 Fargo, ND-MN $94,972

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

What are the highest-paying industrial design roles near West Fargo?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying industrial design-related roles near West Fargo are: Architectural and Engineering Managers ($141,990), Industrial Engineers ($86,510), Mechanical Engineers ($86,330). 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 industrial design 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 industrial design?

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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