Grand Forks, North Dakota has 1 accredited school offering liberal arts programs. Grand Forks has a population of about 58,882. Median household income is $63,838 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 39.2% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Grand Forks, ND-MN metro area, the top-earning liberal arts-related role is Management Analyst at a median $89,480 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).
Closest Liberal Arts Schools to Grand Forks
The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer liberal arts programs near Grand Forks, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Grand Forks 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:
BOCSCORE
- 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 Grand Forks.
Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.
Acceptance rate
95%
Graduation rate
64%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$62,203
Avg net price
$15,543/yr
TuitionIn‑state$11,110
Out‑of‑state$15,764
Key stats- Retention rate: 78%
- Programs offered: 57
Source:Accreditor: Higher Learning Commission · IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
53%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$49,502
Avg net price
$13,577/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
50%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$51,759
Avg net price
$12,703/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Key stats- Retention rate: 69%
- Programs offered: 48
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all North Dakota schools on the North Dakota liberal arts page.
Liberal Arts Wages Near Grand Forks
Grand Forks is part of the Grand Forks, ND-MN metro area (BLS area code 24220). 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) |
|---|
| Public Relations Specialist | $63,040 | Grand Forks, ND-MN | $72,710 |
| Management Analyst | $89,480 | Grand Forks, ND-MN | $103,206 |
| Technical Writer | $72,990 | ND statewide | $84,187 |
| News Analyst, Reporter, or Journalist | $43,420 | ND statewide | $50,081 |
| Editor | $60,520 | ND statewide | $69,804 |
| Training and Development Specialist | $60,480 | Grand Forks, ND-MN | $69,758 |
| Human Resources Specialist | $73,300 | Grand Forks, ND-MN | $84,544 |
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.
Grand Forks at a Glance
| Metric | Value | Source |
|---|
| Population | 58,882 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003) |
| Median household income | $63,838 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013) |
| Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ | 39.2% | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003) |
| Regional Price Parity (US=100) | 86.7 (below U.S. average) | BEA RPP 2024 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many accredited liberal arts schools are near Grand Forks, ND?
Accredited schools offering liberal arts programs near Grand Forks 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 liberal arts roles near Grand Forks?
Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying liberal arts-related roles near Grand Forks are: Management Analyst ($89,480), Human Resources Specialist ($73,300), Technical Writer ($72,990). 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 Grand Forks?
Fargo, ND is 73.2 miles from Grand Forks and has its own set of local liberal arts programs – see the city’s page. For online programs, distance matters less; for hybrid or in-person formats, comparing both can help.
Is Grand Forks an affordable place to study liberal arts?
Grand Forks’s median household income of $63,838 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Grand Forks 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: 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.
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