Best International Relations Schools Near West Fargo, ND

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

West Fargo, North Dakota has 1 accredited school offering international relations 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 international relations-related role is Public Relations Managers at a median $121,370 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).

Closest International Relations Schools to West Fargo

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

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

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University of North Dakota

Grand Forks, ND 74.0 miles from West Fargo
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
65.3 BOC Score
Graduation rate 57%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $63,552
Avg net price $18,551/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 83%
  • Programs offered: 137

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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

International Relations 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)
Political Scientists N/A ND statewide –
Interpreters and Translators $48,190 Fargo, ND-MN $53,014
Management Analysts $90,220 Fargo, ND-MN $99,252
Economists N/A ND statewide –
Public Relations Managers $121,370 Fargo, ND-MN $133,520
Compliance Officers $67,020 Fargo, ND-MN $73,729
Survey Researchers N/A ND statewide –
Social and Community Service Managers $82,720 Fargo, ND-MN $91,001

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

How many accredited international relations schools are near West Fargo, ND?

Our directory has 1 accredited schools offering international relations programs near West Fargo. The closest is University of North Dakota in Grand Forks, ND (74.0 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is University of North Dakota (74.0 miles). 1 of the highlighted schools is flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying international relations roles near West Fargo?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying international relations-related roles near West Fargo are: Public Relations Managers ($121,370), Management Analysts ($90,220), Social and Community Service Managers ($82,720). 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 international relations 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 international relations?

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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