Best Space Studies Schools Near Fargo, ND (2026)

Updated September 7, 2026 BLS data College Scorecard On this page

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 North Dakota, the top-earning space studies-related role is Physical Scientists, All Other at a median $147,650 annually (BLS, May 2025).

Closest Space Studies Schools to Fargo

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

Space Studies 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)
Astronomers N/A ND statewide –
Physicists N/A ND statewide –
Aerospace Engineers N/A ND statewide –
Natural Sciences Managers $98,700 Fargo, ND-MN $108,581
Atmospheric and Space Scientists $91,560 ND statewide $100,726
Engineers, All Other $97,390 Fargo, ND-MN $107,140
Atmospheric, Earth, Marine, and Space Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary $98,000 ND statewide $107,811
Physical Scientists, All Other $147,650 ND statewide $162,431

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

What are the highest-paying space studies roles near Fargo?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying space studies-related roles near Fargo are: Physical Scientists, All Other ($147,650), Natural Sciences Managers ($98,700), Atmospheric, Earth, Marine, and Space Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary ($98,000). 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 space studies 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 space studies?

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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Data verified: September 7, 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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