If you decide that you want to get a design degree, then you might want to consider attending one of the 2 design schools in Fargo, North Dakota. With an overall population of 90,599 and a student population of 30,464, approximately 16,018 of Fargo students attend one of Fargo's schools that offer design programs.
Fargo's largest design school is North Dakota State University-Main Campus. In 2010, North Dakota State University-Main Campus graduated approximately 63 students with credentials in design.
A reported 77 students graduated with credentials in design in Fargo in 2010. Tuition in 2009 at Fargo's design schools was $16,323 per year for instate students and $25,422 per year for out of state students.
You should also anticipate spending about $700 for design related books and supplies every year. And if you live on campus, you will face an additional expense of $6,568 per year, on average, for room and board. If you live at home, you can cut this cost down to approximately $17,241.
After graduating with your credentials in design, if you decide to work as a designer in Fargo, your job prospects are average. In 2010, of the 620 designers in North Dakota, 280 were working in the greater Fargo area. By the year 2018, the number of designers is expected to increase by 8% in Fargo. This projected change is faster than the projected nationwide trend for designers.
The average salary you can expect to earn as a designer in Fargo is $34,250 per year, which is higher than the average for designers state-wide.
Address:
1301 12th Avenue North, Fargo, North Dakota 58108-6050
Awards Offered:
Less than 1 year certificate
Bachelor's degree
Postbaccalaureate certificate
Master's degree
Address:
4012 19th Avenue SW, Fargo, North Dakota 58103-7196
Awards Offered:
Less than 1 year certificate
1-2 years certificate
Associate's degree
Bachelor's degree