How much money do North Dakota State College of Science graduates make and which majors earn the most upon graduating? Six years after enrolling, alumni who are working have average earnings of $41,700 per year. After ten years, graduates earn $46,300 on average.
In terms of specific areas of study, the following is a ranking of degree programs by the median first-year starting salaries for North Dakota State College of Science graduates.
The undergraduate degree which initially pays the highest is Agricultural Mechanization with a median starting salary of $47,400 followed by Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies paying $45,600 and Dental Support Services and Allied Professions graduates who have a median starting income of $44,000 .
Note about salary data: First year earnings data are aggregated by the US Department of Education and analyzes IRS reported income for North Dakota State College of Science graduates who received federal financial aid in the form of grants or loans. Not all graduates or fields of study are represented as data for some degree programs are omitted for privacy purposes.
| Major | Earnings |
|---|---|
| Agricultural Mechanization (Associate's Degree) | $47,400 |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies (Associate's Degree) | $45,600 |
| Dental Support Services and Allied Professions (Associate's Degree) | $44,000 |
| Electrical Engineering Technologies/Technicians (Associate's Degree) | $40,100 |
| Precision Metal Working (Associate's Degree) | $38,700 |
| Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants (Associate's Degree) | $36,600 |
| Agricultural Business and Management (Associate's Degree) | $33,400 |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services (Associate's Degree) | $31,800 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations (Associate's Degree) | $28,700 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences Studies and Humanities (Associate's Degree) | $23,200 |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=200305 IPEDS survey and College Scorecard data for North Dakota State College of Science.