Best Philosophy Schools Near Fargo, ND (2026)

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

Fargo, North Dakota has 3 accredited schools offering philosophy programs, with tuition ranging from $31,170 to $45,942 per year for indexed programs. Fargo has a population of about 129,064. Median household income is $66,029 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 43.2% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Fargo, ND-MN metro area, the top-earning philosophy-related role is Lawyers at a median $111,090 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).

Closest Philosophy Schools to Fargo

The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer philosophy programs near Fargo, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from 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 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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#1

University of North Dakota

Grand Forks, ND 73.9 miles from 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

#2

University of Mary

Bismarck, ND 185.8 miles from Fargo
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
66.7 BOC Score
Graduation rate 60%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $60,909
Avg net price $17,770/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 83%
  • Programs offered: 77

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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

Philosophy Wages Near Fargo

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)
Philosophy and Religion Teachers, Postsecondary $71,360 ND statewide $78,504
Writers and Authors $50,860 Fargo, ND-MN $55,952
Lawyers $111,090 Fargo, ND-MN $122,211
Clergy $62,730 Fargo, ND-MN $69,010
Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $60,460 Fargo, ND-MN $66,513
Editors $60,600 Fargo, ND-MN $66,667
Management Analysts $90,220 Fargo, ND-MN $99,252

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.

Fargo at a Glance

Metric Value Source
Population 129,064 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income $66,029 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ 43.2% 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 philosophy schools are near Fargo, ND?

Our directory has 3 accredited schools offering philosophy programs near Fargo. The closest is Concordia College at Moorhead in Moorhead, MN (2.9 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is University of Minnesota-Morris (98.7 miles). 2 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying philosophy roles near Fargo?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying philosophy-related roles near Fargo are: Lawyers ($111,090), Management Analysts ($90,220), Philosophy and Religion Teachers, Postsecondary ($71,360). 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 West Fargo instead of Fargo?

West Fargo, ND is 3.6 miles from Fargo and has its own set of local philosophy programs – see the city’s page. For online programs, distance matters less; for hybrid or in-person formats, comparing both can help.

Is Fargo an affordable place to study philosophy?

Fargo’s median household income of $66,029 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in 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 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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