Agriculture at North Dakota State College of Science
If you plan to study Agriculture, consider the program at North Dakota State College of Science. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
North Dakota State College of Science sits in Wahpeton, ND.
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Online Class Availability at North Dakota State College of Science
Many students take online classes at North Dakota State College of Science. Of 3,367 students, 434 (13%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 737 (22%) took at least some classes online.
Agriculture Rankings at North Dakota State College of Science
Rankings can help you compare North Dakota State College of Science’s Agriculture program against other schools offering the same major.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | North Dakota | #2 of 5 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | North Dakota | #3 of 5 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | The Plains States (Region) | #24 of 75 |
| Best Value | The Plains States (Region) | #25 of 75 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #105 of 521 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #204 of 523 |
Earnings for Agriculture Graduates from North Dakota State College of Science
Graduates of North Dakota State College of Science’s Agriculture program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $39,417 |
| 2 years | $41,423 |
| 3 years | $48,588 |
| 4 years | $51,821 |
| 5 years | $62,452 |
Is this above or below average for the school? Four years out, Agriculture graduates from North Dakota State College of Science take home a median $51,821, compared with $46,332 for all North Dakota State College of Science graduates — about 12% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for Agriculture graduates from North Dakota State College of Science is $12,254.
Best-Paid Careers for Agriculture Graduates
Graduates of the Agriculture program at North Dakota State College of Science work across a variety of fields. Here are the best-paid careers for Agriculture graduates, 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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