Design and Applied Arts at Bismarck State College
Bismarck, ND · Associate's Degree · about 18 graduates a year
Bismarck State College graduates in design and applied arts earn 1% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating.
How Bismarck State College Compares for Design and Applied Arts
All 90 colleges reporting design and applied arts 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 | The New School New York, NY | $66,896 | $63,671 | #1 | $44,640 |
| 2 | Portland Community College Portland, OR | $50,811 | $51,110 | #4 | $26,285 |
| 3 | College of DuPage Glen Ellyn, IL | $50,264 | $49,384 | #7 | $31,463 |
| 4 | Waukesha County Technical College Pewaukee, WI | $49,509 | $51,516 | #2 | $39,095 |
| 5 | Minneapolis Community and Technical College Minneapolis, MN | $48,952 | $46,760 | #11 | $40,230 |
| 6 | CUNY New York City College of Technology Brooklyn, NY | $48,833 | $46,479 | #12 | — |
| 7 | Johnson County Community College Overland Park, KS | $48,084 | $49,919 | #5 | $32,030 |
| 8 | Central Piedmont Community College Charlotte, NC | $47,967 | $51,475 | #3 | $30,979 |
| 9 | Madison Area Technical College Madison, WI | $47,515 | $49,442 | #6 | $30,710 |
| 10 | Middlesex Community College Bedford, MA | $47,167 | $41,535 | #28 | — |
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| 38 | Full Sail University Winter Park, FL | $38,716 | $41,208 | #29 | $23,719 |
| 39 | Forsyth Technical Community College Winston-salem, NC | $38,367 | $41,173 | #30 | $29,715 |
| 40 | Western Technical College La Crosse, WI | $38,303 | $39,856 | #38 | $23,032 |
| 41 | Bismarck State College Bismarck, ND | $37,776 | $39,137 | #44 | — |
| 42 | Rasmussen University-Florida Ocala, FL | $37,689 | $40,115 | #34 | $32,246 |
| 43 | Rasmussen University-Minnesota St. Cloud, MN | $37,689 | $36,001 | #59 | $32,246 |
| 44 | Rasmussen University-North Dakota Fargo, ND | $37,689 | $39,047 | #46 | $32,246 |
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 |
| Business/Commerce | $44,242 | $36,062 | #152 of 205 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Bismarck State College design and applied arts graduates make?
Graduates earn $37,776 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Bismarck State College rank for design and applied arts?
Among 90 colleges reporting earnings for design and applied arts graduates, Bismarck State College ranks #41 by median pay four years after graduation, and #44 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is design and applied arts at Bismarck State College worth it?
Its graduates earn 1% less than the national median for design and applied arts ($38,127).
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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.