Best Real Estate Schools Near West Fargo, ND (2026)

West Fargo, North Dakota is home to about 39,325 residents. 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 North Dakota, the top-earning real estate-related role is Real Estate Broker at a median $73,300 annually (BLS, May 2025).

Closest Real Estate Schools to West Fargo

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

Real Estate 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)
Real Estate Sales Agent	$62,680	Fargo, ND-MN	$68,955
Real Estate Broker	$73,300	ND statewide	$80,638
Property, Real Estate, and Community Association Manager	$59,630	Fargo, ND-MN	$65,600

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

Other West Fargo-Area Cities With Real Estate Programs

Fargo, ND – 3.6 mi away (202,146 pop)
Moorhead, MN – 7.6 mi away (42,492 pop)
Grand Forks, ND – 73.4 mi away (66,487 pop)
Alexandria, MN – 99.5 mi away (20,814 pop)

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the highest-paying real estate roles near West Fargo?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying real estate-related roles near West Fargo are: Real Estate Broker ($73,300), Real Estate Sales Agent ($62,680), Property, Real Estate, and Community Association Manager ($59,630). 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 real estate 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 real estate?

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: August 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.

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