Two ratings: the overall grade compares colleges the conventional way (outcomes, cost, resources, experience, reputation). The Outcome Rating asks what students earn: 60% wage-adjusted earnings 10 years after enrolling, 25% graduation, 15% retention. Methodology
Quick Stats
Earnings, Debt & Completion
What happens to students who enroll at University of North Dakota, from the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard.
Typical debt at graduation equals about 35% of one year’s median earnings ten years after entry.
Earnings rank: 80th percentile among bachelor’s-degree-focused colleges after a partial adjustment for local wage levels (ND wage index 0.93). This drives the Outcome Rating.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, retrieved Oct 2026. Earnings are for federally aided students who enrolled, whether or not they graduated.
Earnings by Major at University of North Dakota
Median pay of bachelor's degree graduates by field of study, and how each program ranks against every college reporting that major — by raw pay and adjusted for state wage levels. Same school, very different paychecks.
| Major | 1 yr after | 4 yrs after | vs. national | Rank (pay) | Rank (wage-adj.) | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering | $78,285 | $106,162 | +5% | #49 of 258 | #41 | $27,000 |
| Air Transportation | $46,193 | $104,472 | +22% | #2 of 52 | #2 | $21,500 |
| Petroleum Engineering | $73,821 | $99,932 | -5% | #13 of 19 | #16 | $27,000 |
| Mechanical Engineering | $73,603 | $89,704 | -3% | #197 of 318 | #149 | $22,500 |
| Civil Engineering | $73,260 | $87,828 | +2% | #84 of 233 | #55 | $18,211 |
| Chemical Engineering | $73,112 | $87,309 | -11% | #138 of 158 | #118 | $25,000 |
| Computer and Information Sciences | $65,020 | $86,268 | -7% | #222 of 459 | #213 | $24,029 |
| Accounting and Related Services | $61,280 | $82,187 | +8% | #228 of 796 | #193 | $23,581 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $73,097 | $79,624 | -10% | #728 of 966 | #740 | $24,639 |
| Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions | $68,029 | $78,774 | +4% | #33 of 93 | #26 | $24,283 |
| Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians | — | $75,202 | -7% | #39 of 51 | #40 | — |
| Computer Systems Analysis | $53,865 | $72,006 | -9% | #12 of 24 | #14 | $23,100 |
| Mathematics | — | $71,665 | +3% | #143 of 309 | #114 | — |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | $42,948 | $71,538 | +35% | #26 of 476 | #20 | $22,378 |
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies | — | $70,947 | +27% | #24 of 207 | #14 | $18,764 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $53,776 | $68,932 | +1% | #406 of 1176 | #346 | $20,748 |
| Political Science and Government | — | $66,535 | +5% | #170 of 565 | #127 | — |
| Finance and Financial Management Services | $49,785 | $65,856 | -21% | #392 of 452 | #378 | $23,250 |
| Marketing | $48,843 | $64,912 | -6% | #294 of 516 | #267 | $23,166 |
| Human Resources Management and Services | — | $64,688 | -5% | #123 of 187 | #120 | — |
| Security Science and Technology | — | $62,726 | +9% | #14 of 45 | #14 | — |
| Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | — | $60,352 | +10% | #70 of 225 | #46 | — |
| Communication Disorders Sciences and Services | — | $56,218 | -5% | #148 of 215 | #135 | — |
| Dietetics and Clinical Nutrition Services | — | $56,130 | +1% | #34 of 70 | #36 | — |
| Communication and Media Studies | $34,963 | $56,065 | -1% | #268 of 660 | #216 | $20,500 |
| Social Work | $49,695 | $56,001 | +8% | #112 of 420 | #61 | $22,250 |
| Psychology | $33,487 | $55,333 | +9% | #236 of 1027 | #152 | $20,620 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | $42,825 | $55,251 | +-0% | #318 of 660 | #274 | $19,500 |
| Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions | — | $54,558 | -2% | #43 of 85 | #37 | — |
| Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operations | $40,142 | $53,454 | -12% | #49 of 67 | #48 | $24,250 |
| Social Sciences | $34,490 | $52,063 | -2% | #46 of 87 | #35 | $24,098 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | — | $51,253 | +-0% | #169 of 345 | #160 | — |
| Biology | $28,056 | $50,191 | -12% | #679 of 841 | #654 | $20,526 |
| Sociology | — | $49,665 | -6% | #297 of 462 | #246 | — |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $42,057 | $45,955 | -3% | #440 of 680 | #458 | $26,467 |
| English Language and Literature | — | $44,961 | -7% | #416 of 576 | #367 | $22,195 |
| Zoology/Animal Biology | $24,721 | — | — | — | — | — |
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are for graduates who received federal aid and were working; small programs are not reported.
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🏆 Where University of North Dakota Ranks
Rankings based on Repit College Grade among schools offering each program.
Costs & Financial Aid
Tuition & Fees
| Category | In-State | Out-of-State |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $9,237 | $13,856 |
| Room | $5,610 | |
| Board | $5,436 | |
| Total Cost (On-Campus) | $26,243 | $30,862 |
Financial Aid
Net Price by Family Income
| Family Income | Average Net Price |
|---|---|
| $0 - $30,000 | $13,914 |
| $30,001 - $48,000 | $13,615 |
| $48,001 - $75,000 | $18,625 |
| $75,001 - $110,000 | $19,282 |
| $110,001+ | $20,640 |
Programs & Career Paths
Top Degree Programs
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Related Career Paths
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Data source: IPEDS 2023-24 | Last updated: October 2026 | Methodology