Business/Commerce at Bismarck State College
Bismarck, ND · Associate's Degree · about 11 graduates a year
Bismarck State College graduates in business/commerce earn 11% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating.
How Bismarck State College Compares for Business/Commerce
All 205 colleges reporting business/commerce earnings at this degree level, ranked by median pay four years after graduation. “Wage-adjusted” divides pay by the square root of the state’s wage index so colleges in low-wage states aren’t penalized for local pay.
| # | College | 4 yrs after | Wage-adjusted | Adj. rank | 1 yr after |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Thomas More University Crestview Hills, KY | $83,959 | $95,067 | #1 | $83,571 |
| 2 | Northern Kentucky University Highland Heights, KY | $72,323 | $81,892 | #2 | — |
| 3 | Champlain College Burlington, VT | $70,296 | $72,200 | #5 | — |
| 4 | Cascadia College Bothell, WA | $70,111 | $64,487 | #20 | — |
| 5 | Montgomery College Rockville, MD | $69,485 | $60,981 | #50 | $29,449 |
| 6 | Raritan Valley Community College Branchburg, NJ | $67,183 | $58,965 | #60 | $38,387 |
| 7 | Truckee Meadows Community College Reno, NV | $65,732 | $68,222 | #10 | $32,691 |
| 8 | Tacoma Community College Tacoma, WA | $65,130 | $59,906 | #54 | $40,863 |
| 9 | NorthWest Arkansas Community College Bentonville, AR | $64,778 | $76,335 | #3 | $31,888 |
| 10 | Green River College Auburn, WA | $64,756 | $59,562 | #57 | — |
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| 149 | Delgado Community College New Orleans, LA | $44,673 | $51,712 | #97 | $37,206 |
| 150 | Inver Hills Community College Inver Grove Heights, MN | $44,536 | $42,541 | #175 | — |
| 151 | Saint Louis Community College Bridgeton, MO | $44,473 | $47,684 | #134 | $34,419 |
| 152 | Bismarck State College Bismarck, ND | $44,242 | $45,836 | #157 | $36,062 |
| 153 | Butler County Community College Butler, PA | $44,193 | $44,945 | #162 | $32,392 |
| 154 | Itawamba Community College Fulton, MS | $44,026 | $53,417 | #84 | $24,813 |
| 155 | Pennsylvania Highlands Community College Johnstown, PA | $43,627 | $44,369 | #165 | $23,730 |
Other Majors at Bismarck State College by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians | $121,039 | $82,310 | #5 of 40 |
| Electromechanical Technologies/Technicians | $118,853 | $77,701 | #1 of 60 |
| Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technologies/Technicians | $115,316 | $89,460 | #2 of 59 |
| Electrical and Power Transmission Installers | $101,828 | $57,065 | #11 of 52 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $66,683 | $66,335 | #931 of 962 |
| Agricultural Business and Management | $58,392 | $38,623 | #3 of 21 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | $51,767 | $33,358 | #69 of 947 |
| Design and Applied Arts | $37,776 | — | #41 of 90 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Bismarck State College business/commerce graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $36,062 one year after graduating and $44,242 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Bismarck State College rank for business/commerce?
Among 205 colleges reporting earnings for business/commerce graduates, Bismarck State College ranks #152 by median pay four years after graduation, and #157 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is business/commerce at Bismarck State College worth it?
Its graduates earn 11% less than the national median for business/commerce ($49,927).
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Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are medians for graduates who received federal aid and were working and not enrolled; programs with few graduates are not reported. Wage adjustment uses Census ACS state median household income.