Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians at Bismarck State College
Bismarck, ND · Associate's Degree · about 43 graduates a year
Bismarck State College graduates in industrial production technologies/technicians earn 64% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 10% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Bismarck State College Compares for Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians
All 40 colleges reporting industrial production technologies/technicians 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 | Baton Rouge Community College Baton Rouge, LA | $142,004 | $164,380 | #1 | $103,572 |
| 2 | Community College of Beaver County Monaca, PA | $136,845 | $139,173 | #3 | $75,949 |
| 3 | SOWELA Technical Community College Lake Charles, LA | $127,701 | $147,824 | #2 | $75,239 |
| 4 | University of Alaska Anchorage Anchorage, AK | $125,483 | $120,172 | #5 | $64,364 |
| 5 | Bismarck State College Bismarck, ND | $121,039 | $125,400 | #4 | $82,310 |
| 6 | River Parishes Community College Gonzales, LA | $103,179 | $119,437 | #6 | $57,379 |
| 7 | Weber State University Ogden, UT | $91,690 | $86,901 | #12 | — |
| 8 | Great Basin College Elko, NV | $90,379 | $93,803 | #9 | — |
| 9 | Olympic College Bremerton, WA | $90,003 | $82,784 | #16 | $86,309 |
| 10 | Nashville State Community College Nashville, TN | $87,630 | $95,726 | #7 | — |
Other Majors at Bismarck State College by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Design and Applied Arts | $37,776 | — | #41 of 90 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Bismarck State College industrial production technologies/technicians graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $82,310 one year after graduating and $121,039 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Bismarck State College rank for industrial production technologies/technicians?
Among 40 colleges reporting earnings for industrial production technologies/technicians graduates, Bismarck State College ranks #5 by median pay four years after graduation, and #4 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is industrial production technologies/technicians at Bismarck State College worth it?
Its graduates earn 64% more than the national median for industrial production technologies/technicians ($73,593), and the median federal debt at graduation is $12,000.
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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.