Best Neuroscience Schools Near Moorhead, MN (2026)

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

Moorhead, Minnesota has 1 accredited school offering neuroscience programs, with tuition ranging from $31,170 to $45,942 per year for indexed 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 the Fargo, ND-MN metro area, the top-earning neuroscience-related role is Pharmacists at a median $142,040 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).

Closest Neuroscience Schools to Moorhead

The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer neuroscience 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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Concordia College at Moorhead

Moorhead, MN 1.1 miles from Moorhead
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
  • Accredited
65.6 BOC Score
Acceptance rate 63%
Graduation rate 66%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $59,317
Avg net price $24,902/yr
Tuition
In‑state$31,170
Out‑of‑state$31,170
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 81%
  • Programs offered: 48

Source:Accreditor: Higher Learning CommissionIPEDSCollege Scorecard

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

Neuroscience 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)
Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists $63,840 Fargo, ND-MN $70,231
Biochemists and Biophysicists $81,280 MN statewide $89,417
Clinical and Counseling Psychologists $116,130 Fargo, ND-MN $127,756
Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary $108,090 Fargo, ND-MN $118,911
Biological Technicians $48,130 MN statewide $52,948
Pharmacists $142,040 Fargo, ND-MN $156,260
Biological Scientists, All Other $71,280 Fargo, ND-MN $78,416
Psychologists, All Other $115,650 MN statewide $127,228

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 neuroscience schools are near Moorhead, MN?

Our directory has 1 accredited schools offering neuroscience programs near Moorhead. The closest is Concordia College at Moorhead in Moorhead, MN (1.1 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Concordia College at Moorhead (1.1 miles). 1 of the highlighted schools is flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying neuroscience roles near Moorhead?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying neuroscience-related roles near Moorhead are: Pharmacists ($142,040), Clinical and Counseling Psychologists ($116,130), Psychologists, All Other ($115,650). 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 neuroscience 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 neuroscience?

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

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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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