Agricultural Production Operations at North Dakota State University-Main Campus
Fargo, ND · Bachelor's Degree · about 36 graduates a year
North Dakota State University-Main Campus graduates in agricultural production operations earn 56% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 26% of one year’s pay at that point.
How North Dakota State University-Main Campus Compares for Agricultural Production Operations
All 14 colleges reporting agricultural production operations 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 University-Main Campus Fargo, ND | $83,779 | $86,797 | #1 | $62,869 |
| 2 | Purdue University-Main Campus West Lafayette, IN | $71,868 | $77,101 | #3 | $56,835 |
| 3 | Washington State University Pullman, WA | $69,708 | $64,116 | #4 | $56,743 |
| 4 | Mississippi State University Mississippi State, MS | $69,160 | $83,913 | #2 | — |
| 5 | Utah State University Logan, UT | $61,639 | $58,419 | #6 | $47,297 |
| 6 | University of California-Davis Davis, CA | $58,236 | $52,991 | #9 | — |
| 7 | Eastern Kentucky University Richmond, KY | $53,450 | $60,522 | #5 | $40,047 |
| 8 | Clemson University Clemson, SC | $51,582 | $57,196 | #7 | $30,825 |
| 9 | Delaware Valley University Doylestown, PA | $49,746 | $50,592 | #10 | $28,814 |
| 10 | University of New Hampshire-Main Campus Durham, NH | $47,528 | $43,778 | #11 | $29,231 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do North Dakota State University-Main Campus agricultural production operations graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $62,869 one year after graduating and $83,779 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does North Dakota State University-Main Campus rank for agricultural production operations?
Among 14 colleges reporting earnings for agricultural production operations graduates, North Dakota State University-Main Campus ranks #1 by median pay four years after graduation, and #1 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is agricultural production operations at North Dakota State University-Main Campus worth it?
Its graduates earn 56% more than the national median for agricultural production operations ($53,588), and the median federal debt at graduation is $21,500.
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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.