Agricultural Mechanization at North Dakota State College of Science
Wahpeton, ND · Associate's Degree · about 37 graduates a year
North Dakota State College of Science graduates in agricultural mechanization earn 32% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 15% of one year’s pay at that point.
How North Dakota State College of Science Compares for Agricultural Mechanization
All 10 colleges reporting agricultural mechanization 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 | North Dakota State College of Science Wahpeton, ND | $81,168 | $84,092 | #3 | $62,531 |
| 2 | Owens Community College Perrysburg, OH | $80,500 | $85,906 | #2 | $53,350 |
| 3 | Northwest Mississippi Community College Senatobia, MS | $72,802 | $88,331 | #1 | $49,040 |
| 4 | Kirkwood Community College Cedar Rapids, IA | $63,467 | $66,760 | #4 | $54,829 |
| 5 | Lake Land College Mattoon, IL | $62,199 | $61,110 | #6 | $53,448 |
| 6 | Spoon River College Canton, IL | $61,917 | $60,833 | #7 | — |
| 7 | Mitchell Technical College Mitchell, SD | $59,256 | $63,783 | #5 | $55,301 |
| 8 | North Central Kansas Technical College Beloit, KS | $57,534 | $59,730 | #8 | — |
| 9 | South Georgia Technical College Americus, GA | $55,089 | $57,028 | #9 | $43,446 |
| 10 | Baker College Owosso, MI | $49,131 | $51,803 | #10 | — |
Other Majors at North Dakota State College of Science by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Agricultural Business and Management | $45,051 | $48,646 | #15 of 21 |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | $42,551 | — | #318 of 476 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do North Dakota State College of Science agricultural mechanization graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $62,531 one year after graduating and $81,168 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 mechanization?
Among 10 colleges reporting earnings for agricultural mechanization graduates, North Dakota State College of Science ranks #1 by median pay four years after graduation, and #3 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is agricultural mechanization at North Dakota State College of Science worth it?
Its graduates earn 32% more than the national median for agricultural mechanization ($61,712), and the median federal debt at graduation is $12,500.
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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.