Student Counseling and Personnel Services at North Dakota State University-Main Campus
Fargo, ND · Master's Degree · about 15 graduates a year
North Dakota State University-Main Campus graduates in student counseling and personnel services earn 6% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 69% of one year’s pay at that point.
How North Dakota State University-Main Campus Compares for Student Counseling and Personnel Services
All 302 colleges reporting student counseling and personnel services 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 | Fresno Pacific University Fresno, CA | $94,232 | $85,745 | #1 | $80,307 |
| 2 | San Francisco State University San Francisco, CA | $91,778 | $83,512 | #2 | $73,361 |
| 3 | Concordia University-Irvine Irvine, CA | $91,553 | $83,307 | #3 | $68,850 |
| 4 | California State University-Los Angeles Los Angeles, CA | $88,659 | $80,674 | #5 | $67,075 |
| 5 | California State University-East Bay Hayward, CA | $85,452 | $77,756 | #9 | $71,142 |
| 6 | Alliant International University-San Diego San Diego, CA | $84,805 | $77,167 | #12 | $62,285 |
| 7 | California State University-Dominguez Hills Carson, CA | $84,789 | $77,152 | #13 | $51,759 |
| 8 | Concordia University-Chicago River Forest, IL | $84,318 | $82,842 | #4 | $74,696 |
| 9 | Alfred University Alfred, NY | $84,232 | $80,171 | #6 | $66,377 |
| 10 | Seattle Pacific University Seattle, WA | $83,306 | $76,624 | #15 | $69,340 |
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| 199 | American Public University System Charles Town, WV | $56,370 | $66,689 | #59 | — |
| 200 | Montana State University Billings Billings, MT | $56,351 | $61,554 | #146 | $48,789 |
| 201 | Kansas State University Manhattan, KS | $56,320 | $58,469 | #204 | $47,436 |
| 202 | North Dakota State University-Main Campus Fargo, ND | $56,299 | $58,327 | #207 | $52,154 |
| 203 | University of South Florida Tampa, FL | $56,190 | $59,807 | #180 | $54,334 |
| 204 | Liberty University Lynchburg, VA | $56,174 | $51,152 | #283 | $49,663 |
| 205 | University of Alabama at Birmingham Birmingham, AL | $56,116 | $63,697 | #97 | $47,610 |
Other Majors at North Dakota State University-Main Campus by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $91,876 | $62,929 | #467 of 861 |
| Environmental/Natural Resources Management and Policy | $67,825 | — | #11 of 15 |
| Architecture | $66,004 | $55,779 | #46 of 50 |
| Educational Administration and Supervision | $63,602 | $61,245 | #331 of 453 |
| Public Health | — | $60,566 | — |
| Foods, Nutrition, and Related Services | — | $60,498 | — |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $59,153 | $54,778 | #186 of 380 |
| Accounting and Related Services | — | $58,479 | — |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | $57,720 | $43,338 | #209 of 216 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do North Dakota State University-Main Campus student counseling and personnel services graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $52,154 one year after graduating and $56,299 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 student counseling and personnel services?
Among 302 colleges reporting earnings for student counseling and personnel services graduates, North Dakota State University-Main Campus ranks #202 by median pay four years after graduation, and #207 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is student counseling and personnel services at North Dakota State University-Main Campus worth it?
Its graduates earn 6% less than the national median for student counseling and personnel services ($60,111), and the median federal debt at graduation is $38,791.
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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.