Agricultural Business and Management at North Dakota State College of Science
Wahpeton, ND · Associate's Degree · about 44 graduates a year
North Dakota State College of Science graduates in agricultural business and management earn 6% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 24% of one year’s pay at that point.
How North Dakota State College of Science Compares for Agricultural Business and Management
All 21 colleges reporting agricultural business and management 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 | Hawkeye Community College Waterloo, IA | $64,688 | $68,044 | #1 | $47,472 |
| 2 | South Central College North Mankato, MN | $60,282 | $57,582 | #7 | — |
| 3 | Bismarck State College Bismarck, ND | $58,392 | $60,496 | #2 | $38,623 |
| 4 | North Carolina State University at Raleigh Raleigh, NC | $56,338 | $60,459 | #3 | $41,966 |
| 5 | Des Moines Area Community College Ankeny, IA | $55,546 | $58,428 | #6 | $40,506 |
| 6 | Vincennes University Vincennes, IN | $55,000 | $59,005 | #4 | — |
| 7 | University of Northwestern Ohio Lima, OH | $54,960 | $58,651 | #5 | — |
| 8 | SUNY Morrisville Morrisville, NY | $50,723 | $48,278 | #14 | — |
| 9 | Iowa Central Community College Fort Dodge, IA | $50,555 | $53,178 | #8 | — |
| 10 | Kirkwood Community College Cedar Rapids, IA | $50,182 | $52,785 | #9 | $40,835 |
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| 12 | Ohio State University-Main Campus Columbus, OH | $48,565 | $51,826 | #12 | $34,747 |
| 13 | Southeast Community College Area Lincoln, NE | $48,497 | $50,124 | #13 | $42,642 |
| 14 | Lake Area Technical College Watertown, SD | $48,305 | $51,995 | #10 | $41,340 |
| 15 | North Dakota State College of Science Wahpeton, ND | $45,051 | $46,674 | #15 | $48,646 |
| 16 | Northeast Community College Norfolk, NE | $44,808 | $46,311 | #16 | $36,223 |
| 17 | Crowder College Neosho, MO | $40,401 | $43,318 | #17 | $25,932 |
| 18 | Texas State Technical College Waco, TX | $33,002 | $33,553 | #20 | — |
Other Majors at North Dakota State College of Science by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agricultural Mechanization | $81,168 | $62,531 | #1 of 10 |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | $74,744 | $56,659 | #15 of 176 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $69,372 | $59,229 | #888 of 962 |
| Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | $64,660 | $41,956 | #19 of 34 |
| Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technologies/Technicians | $62,920 | $45,253 | #42 of 59 |
| Precision Metal Working | $61,509 | $51,647 | #26 of 66 |
| Dental Support Services and Allied Professions | $59,908 | $48,565 | #156 of 237 |
| Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians | — | $59,489 | — |
| Architectural Engineering Technologies/Technicians | $53,275 | — | #6 of 7 |
| Environmental Control Technologies/Technicians | — | $50,780 | — |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $47,469 | $31,594 | #313 of 547 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | $46,788 | $31,521 | #236 of 947 |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | $42,551 | — | #318 of 476 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do North Dakota State College of Science agricultural business and management graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $48,646 one year after graduating and $45,051 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does North Dakota State College of Science rank for agricultural business and management?
Among 21 colleges reporting earnings for agricultural business and management graduates, North Dakota State College of Science ranks #15 by median pay four years after graduation, and #15 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is agricultural business and management at North Dakota State College of Science worth it?
Its graduates earn 6% less than the national median for agricultural business and management ($47,825), and the median federal debt at graduation is $11,000.
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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.