Best Online Nursing Programs in Grand Forks, ND (2026)

Grand Forks, North Dakota has 4 accredited schools offering nursing programs, with tuition ranging from $12,715 to $24,675 per year for indexed 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 nursing-related role is Nurse Anesthetist at a median $254,410 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).

Closest Nursing Schools to Grand Forks

The 4 accredited institutions below are the closest among the 4 schools in our directory that offer nursing programs near Grand Forks. Distances are calculated from Grand Forks city center.

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

Nursing 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.

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

Other Grand Forks-Area Cities With Nursing Programs

• Fargo, ND – 73.2 mi away (202,146 pop)
• West Fargo, ND – 73.4 mi away (34,858 pop)
• Moorhead, MN – 73.8 mi away (42,492 pop)

Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited nursing schools are near Grand Forks, ND?

Our directory has 4 accredited schools offering nursing programs near Grand Forks. The closest is University of North Dakota in Grand Forks, ND (1.0 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Lake Region State College (84.1 miles). 4 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying nursing roles near Grand Forks?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying nursing-related roles near Grand Forks are: Nurse Anesthetist ($254,410), Nurse Practitioner ($130,990), Registered Nurse ($79,070). 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 nursing 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 nursing?

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: June 11, 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.