Best Instructional Design Schools Near Moorhead, MN (2026)

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

Moorhead, Minnesota has 1 accredited school offering instructional design 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 Minnesota, the top-earning instructional design-related role is Training and Development Managers at a median $131,680 annually (BLS, May 2025).

Closest Instructional Design Schools to Moorhead

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

Ranked by BOC Score — U.S. Dept. of Education outcome data. Advertising never affects rankings.

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#1

Saint Cloud State University

Saint Cloud, MN 153.7 miles from Moorhead
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
54.1 BOC Score
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: 123

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

Walden University

Minneapolis, MN 212.0 miles from Moorhead
  • 4 year
  • Exclusively online
19.7 BOC Score
Graduation rate 32%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $42,810
Avg net price $33,817/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 12%
  • Programs offered: 59

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#3

Capella University

Minneapolis, MN 212.1 miles from Moorhead
  • 4 year
  • Exclusively online
  • Accredited
29.1 BOC Score
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: 74

Source:Accreditor: Higher Learning CommissionIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

University of Minnesota-Twin Cities

Minneapolis, MN 213.5 miles from Moorhead
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
83.9 BOC Score
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: 250

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#5

University of St Thomas

Saint Paul, MN 216.6 miles from Moorhead
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
73.5 BOC Score
Graduation rate 78%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $73,739
Avg net price $29,155/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 87%
  • Programs offered: 109

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#6

St Catherine University

Saint Paul, MN 217.6 miles from Moorhead
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
61.9 BOC Score
Graduation rate 60%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $59,282
Avg net price $19,764/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 79%
  • Programs offered: 81

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#7

Concordia University-Saint Paul

Saint Paul, MN 217.6 miles from Moorhead
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
  • Accredited
58.8 BOC Score
Acceptance rate 79%
Graduation rate 52%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $59,871
Avg net price $18,462/yr
Tuition
In‑state$25,600
Out‑of‑state$25,600
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 67%
  • Programs offered: 65

Source:Accreditor: Higher Learning CommissionIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#8

The College of Saint Scholastica

Duluth, MN 219.3 miles from Moorhead
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
67.8 BOC Score
Graduation rate 74%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $65,934
Avg net price $27,846/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 80%
  • Programs offered: 51

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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

Instructional Design 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.

Occupation Median Wage Source COL-Adjusted (US=100)
Instructional Coordinators $80,840 Fargo, ND-MN $88,933
Training and Development Specialists $62,960 Fargo, ND-MN $69,263
Training and Development Managers $131,680 MN statewide $144,862
Education Teachers, Postsecondary $103,850 Fargo, ND-MN $114,246
Educational Instruction and Library Workers, All Other $54,640 MN statewide $60,110
Education Administrators, Postsecondary $111,490 Fargo, ND-MN $122,651
Farm and Home Management Educators N/A MN statewide –
Graphic Designers $55,910 Fargo, ND-MN $61,507

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

Metric Value Source
Population 44,706 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income $69,371 Census 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

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited instructional design schools are near Moorhead, MN?

Our directory has 1 accredited schools offering instructional design programs near Moorhead. The closest is University of North Dakota in Grand Forks, ND (74.4 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is University of North Dakota (74.4 miles). 1 of the highlighted schools is flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying instructional design roles near Moorhead?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying instructional design-related roles near Moorhead are: Training and Development Managers ($131,680), Education Administrators, Postsecondary ($111,490), Education Teachers, Postsecondary ($103,850). 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 instructional design 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 instructional design?

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: 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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