North Dakota State College of Science
Wahpeton, North Dakota. 1,909 undergraduates.
Graduates' median debt ($11,005) equals 20% of former students' median earnings ten years after starting ($54,808). That is a light load relative to pay.
What families actually pay
Average yearly net price for first-time, full-time students who received federal aid, by family income. Net price is the cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships. Source: College Scorecard.
Do students finish, and what do they earn?
| Measure | This college | Similar colleges nationally |
|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 54% | 38% |
| Return for second year | 79% | 64% |
| Median earnings, 6 years after starting | $53,174 | $40,416 |
| Median earnings, 10 years after starting | $54,808 | $45,146 |
| Median debt at graduation | $11,005 | $12,000 |
Graduation rate within 150% of normal time; retention is the share of first-year students who return. Earnings are medians for former students who received federal aid, working and not enrolled. National comparison is the median for colleges of the same type (mostly associate degrees).
Programs and what graduates earn
33 programs reported| Program | Graduates / yr | Median earnings, 1 yr | Median earnings, 5 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Precision Metal Working | 18 | — | $57,974 | — |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | 1 | — | — | — |
| Culinary Arts and Related Services | 1 | — | — | — |
| Environmental Control Technologies/Technicians | 2 | — | — | — |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | 4 | — | — | — |
| Plumbing and Related Water Supply Services | 17 | — | — | $5,500 |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | 4 | — | — | — |
| Air Transportation | 8 | — | — | — |
| Dental Support Services and Allied Professions | 3 | — | — | — |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | 2 | — | — | — |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | 1 | — | — | — |
Program-level medians for graduates who received federal aid. A dash means the Department of Education suppressed the figure to protect privacy, usually because the program is small. At four-year colleges, certificate graduates often earned a bachelor's at the same time, so their earnings can reflect the degree. Source: College Scorecard, field of study data.
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Quick answers
- How much does North Dakota State College of Science cost per year?
- The average net price at North Dakota State College of Science, what students pay after grants and scholarships, is $11,706 per year. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
- How much do North Dakota State College of Science graduates earn?
- Former North Dakota State College of Science students earn a median of $54,808 a year ten years after starting college. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
- What is the graduation rate at North Dakota State College of Science?
- 54% of North Dakota State College of Science students graduate within 150% of normal time. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
- How much student debt do North Dakota State College of Science graduates have?
- The median federal student debt at graduation from North Dakota State College of Science is $11,005. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
