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Best Risk Management Schools Near Fargo, ND (2026)
Fargo, North Dakota is home to about 129,064 residents. 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 risk management-related role is Financial Manager at a median $136,970 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).
Closest Risk Management Schools to Fargo
The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer risk management 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.
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Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all North Dakota schools on the North Dakota risk management page.
Risk Management 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) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Financial Risk Specialist | $76,940 | Fargo, ND-MN | $84,642 |
| Financial Manager | $136,970 | Fargo, ND-MN | $150,682 |
| Insurance Underwriter | $74,130 | Fargo, ND-MN | $81,551 |
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 |
Other Fargo-Area Cities With Risk Management Programs
- West Fargo, ND – 3.6 mi away (34,858 pop)
- Moorhead, MN – 3.9 mi away (42,492 pop)
- Grand Forks, ND – 73.2 mi away (66,487 pop)
- Alexandria, MN – 97.3 mi away (20,814 pop)
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the highest-paying risk management roles near Fargo?
Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying risk management-related roles near Fargo are: Financial Manager ($136,970), Financial Risk Specialist ($76,940), Insurance Underwriter ($74,130). 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 risk management 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 risk management?
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.
Learn More About Risk Management Programs
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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.