Strategic Communications Schools Near West Fargo, ND (2026)

Updated August 11, 2026 BLS data College Scorecard On this page

West Fargo, North Dakota has 3 accredited schools offering strategic communications programs, with tuition ranging from $5,908 to $15,764 per year for indexed programs. West Fargo has a population of about 39,325. 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 the Fargo, ND-MN metro area, the top-earning strategic communications-related role is Marketing Manager at a median $126,790 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).

Closest Strategic Communications Schools to West Fargo

The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer strategic communications 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.

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 West 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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North Dakota State University-Main Campus

Fargo, ND 5.5 miles from West Fargo
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
  • Accredited
69.4 BOC Score
Acceptance rate 95%
Graduation rate 64%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $62,203
Avg net price $15,543/yr
Tuition
In‑state$11,110
Out‑of‑state$15,764
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 78%
  • Programs offered: 57

Source:Accreditor: Higher Learning CommissionIPEDSCollege Scorecard

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

Strategic Communications 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.

OccupationMedian WageSourceCOL-Adjusted (US=100)
Public Relations Manager$121,370Fargo, ND-MN$133,520
Public Relations Specialist$68,950Fargo, ND-MN$75,853
Marketing Manager$126,790Fargo, ND-MN$139,483

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

MetricValueSource
Population39,325Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$96,877Census 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

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited strategic communications schools are near West Fargo, ND?

Our directory has 3 accredited schools offering strategic communications programs near West Fargo. The closest is North Dakota State University-Main Campus in Fargo, ND (5.5 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Minnesota State Community and Technical College (54.8 miles). 3 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying strategic communications roles near West Fargo?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying strategic communications-related roles near West Fargo are: Marketing Manager ($126,790), Public Relations Manager ($121,370), Public Relations Specialist ($68,950). 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 strategic communications 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 strategic communications?

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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