Best colleges in Fargo

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Booming oil business creating booming education and careers

Fargo may be famous for its 1996 "homespun murder story," but don't worry, the crime rate is lower than average here. Fargo also has renowned colleges and universities in its midst — about 7, in fact. and as the center of agriculture, retail, healthcare, manufacturing, and education within the region, there are jobs to be found. The unemployment rate of 2.4% is the 2nd lowest in the country, after its North Dakota neighbor, Bismarck. Fargo even ranked in the No. 1 spot as the Forbes 2014 Best Small Place for Business and Careers, a dream come true for future graduates who crave a small-town feel.

With all the commerce available to young adults, it's a surprise that Fargo's cost of living is 3.2% below the national average, making this a great place to add to your savings as you make it through class. For even more affordable living, entertainment is easily accessible through the Fargo Theare and Fargodome with events hosted often by one of the three major universities around the area. Leave your mark on the culture of Fargo. Explore your options today.