Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities at Bismarck State College
Bismarck, ND · Associate's Degree · about 293 graduates a year
Bismarck State College graduates in liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities earn 17% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 21% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Bismarck State College Compares for Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities
All 947 colleges reporting liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities 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 | Maria College of Albany Albany, NY | $79,266 | $75,445 | #2 | $60,857 |
| 2 | St. Francis College Brooklyn, NY | $74,867 | $71,258 | #3 | — |
| 3 | Harvard University Cambridge, MA | $74,154 | $65,300 | #6 | $40,995 |
| 4 | University of Bridgeport Bridgeport, CT | $65,875 | $59,309 | #15 | — |
| 5 | American Public University System Charles Town, WV | $63,895 | $75,591 | #1 | $52,108 |
| 6 | Excelsior University Albany, NY | $63,016 | $59,978 | #11 | $50,464 |
| 7 | Mid-America Christian University Oklahoma City, OK | $62,432 | $70,096 | #5 | — |
| 8 | Columbia Southern University Orange Beach, AL | $62,009 | $70,386 | #4 | $55,667 |
| 9 | University of Massachusetts Global Irvine, CA | $61,186 | $55,675 | #26 | — |
| 10 | Thomas Edison State University Trenton, NJ | $60,803 | $53,366 | #63 | $50,524 |
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| 66 | Rio Salado College Tempe, AZ | $51,899 | $53,327 | #65 | — |
| 67 | Community College of Aurora Aurora, CO | $51,823 | $48,465 | #205 | $38,729 |
| 68 | Vincennes University Vincennes, IN | $51,808 | $55,580 | #44 | $38,596 |
| 69 | Bismarck State College Bismarck, ND | $51,767 | $53,632 | #60 | $33,358 |
| 70 | Contra Costa College San Pablo, CA | $51,699 | $47,043 | #280 | $28,983 |
| 71 | College of the Canyons Santa Clarita, CA | $51,561 | $46,917 | #286 | $29,397 |
| 72 | Elgin Community College Elgin, IL | $51,556 | $50,653 | #120 | $25,377 |
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 |
| 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 liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $33,358 one year after graduating and $51,767 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Bismarck State College rank for liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities?
Among 947 colleges reporting earnings for liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities graduates, Bismarck State College ranks #69 by median pay four years after graduation, and #60 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities at Bismarck State College worth it?
Its graduates earn 17% more than the national median for liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities ($44,125), and the median federal debt at graduation is $10,887.
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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.