Best Theology & Ministry Schools Near West Fargo, ND (2026)

Updated September 1, 2026 BLS data College Scorecard On this page

West Fargo, North Dakota has 1 accredited school offering theology programs, with tuition ranging from $19,700 to $31,544 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 North Dakota, the top-earning theology-related role is Philosophy and Religion Teacher, Postsecondary at a median $71,360 annually (BLS, May 2025).

Closest Theology Schools to West Fargo

The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer theology 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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#1

Trinity Bible College and Graduate School

Ellendale, ND 96.9 miles from West Fargo
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
  • Accredited
32.3 BOC Score
Acceptance rate 26%
Graduation rate 42%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $35,604
Avg net price $19,359/yr
Tuition
In‑state$19,700
Out‑of‑state$19,700
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 67%
  • Programs offered: 9

Source:Accreditor: Association for Biblical Higher EducationIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

University of Mary

Bismarck, ND 182.2 miles from West 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

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

Theology 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)
Clergy$62,730Fargo, ND-MN$69,010
Director of Religious Activities and EducationN/AND statewide–
Religious Worker, All OtherN/AND statewide–
Philosophy and Religion Teacher, Postsecondary$71,360ND statewide$78,504

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 theology schools are near West Fargo, ND?

Our directory has 1 accredited schools offering theology programs near West Fargo. The closest is Trinity Bible College and Graduate School in Ellendale, ND (96.9 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Trinity Bible College and Graduate School (96.9 miles). 1 of the highlighted schools is flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying theology roles near West Fargo?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying theology-related roles near West Fargo are: Philosophy and Religion Teacher, Postsecondary ($71,360), Clergy ($62,730). 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 theology 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 theology?

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: September 1, 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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