Best Neuroscience Schools Near West Fargo, ND (2026)

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

West Fargo, North Dakota has 1 accredited school offering neuroscience programs, with tuition ranging from $31,170 to $45,942 per year for indexed 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 neuroscience-related role is Pharmacists at a median $142,040 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).

Closest Neuroscience Schools to West Fargo

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

Neuroscience 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)
Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists $63,840 Fargo, ND-MN $70,231
Biochemists and Biophysicists N/A ND statewide –
Clinical and Counseling Psychologists $116,130 Fargo, ND-MN $127,756
Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary $108,090 Fargo, ND-MN $118,911
Biological Technicians $55,330 ND statewide $60,869
Pharmacists $142,040 Fargo, ND-MN $156,260
Biological Scientists, All Other $71,280 Fargo, ND-MN $78,416
Psychologists, All Other N/A ND statewide –

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 neuroscience schools are near West Fargo, ND?

Our directory has 1 accredited schools offering neuroscience programs near West Fargo. The closest is Concordia College at Moorhead in Moorhead, MN (6.5 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Concordia College at Moorhead (6.5 miles). 1 of the highlighted schools is flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying neuroscience roles near West Fargo?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying neuroscience-related roles near West Fargo are: Pharmacists ($142,040), Clinical and Counseling Psychologists ($116,130), Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary ($108,090). 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 neuroscience 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 neuroscience?

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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Other Programs Available in West Fargo

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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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