Agriculture at Bismarck State College
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Bismarck State College is in Bismarck, ND.
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Online Class Availability at Bismarck State College
Distance learning is available at Bismarck State College. Of 4,206 students, 1,467 (35%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 1,166 (28%) took at least some classes online.
Agriculture Rankings at Bismarck State College
Use these rankings to compare Bismarck State College’s Agriculture program to other colleges that offer this major.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | North Dakota | #1 of 5 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | North Dakota | #2 of 5 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | The Plains States (Region) | #23 of 75 |
| Best Value | The Plains States (Region) | #24 of 75 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #102 of 521 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #200 of 523 |
Earnings for Agriculture Graduates from Bismarck State College
Students who complete Bismarck State College’s Agriculture program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $45,724 |
| 2 years | $48,823 |
| 3 years | $43,880 |
| 4 years | $55,381 |
| 5 years | $59,268 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years out, Agriculture graduates from Bismarck State College take home a median $55,381, compared with $66,130 for all Bismarck State College graduates — about 16% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for Agriculture graduates from Bismarck State College is $12,000.
Best-Paid Careers for Agriculture Graduates
Graduates of the Agriculture program at Bismarck State College go on to a range of careers. Below are the highest-paying careers for Agriculture majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Medical and Health Services Managers | $129,557 |
| Buyers and Purchasing Agents, Farm Products | $109,813 |
| Food Science Technicians | $100,898 |
| Animal Scientists | $93,823 |
| Career/Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondary | $86,398 |
| Farmers, Ranchers, and Other Agricultural Managers | $84,680 |
| Forestry and Conservation Science Teachers, Postsecondary | $79,966 |
| Economics Teachers, Postsecondary | $69,831 |
| Agricultural Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary | $66,903 |
| Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants | $61,212 |
References
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
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