North Dakota State College of Science
Wahpeton, North Dakota · Public · 1,909 undergraduates
All 14 programs with reported earnings leave graduates out-earning a typical North Dakota high-school graduate (about $36,976/yr). Another 38 programs did not have enough data to judge.
What families actually pay
| Family income | Net price per year |
|---|---|
| Under $30k | $7,803 |
| $30k to $48k | $7,297 |
| $48k to $75k | $9,678 |
| $75k to $110k | $12,078 |
| $110k and up | $14,772 |
| All families (average) | $11,261 |
Net price is the yearly cost after grants and scholarships, by family income (College Scorecard). Credit: TuitionTracker.
Program earnings vs a high-school graduate
| Program | Credential | Median earnings | vs HS grad | Verdict | Median debt | Payback |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | Associate's Degree | $46,788 | +$9,812 | clears the bar | $10,921 | 1.1 yrs |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | Associate's Degree | $74,744 | +$37,768 | clears the bar | $11,554 | 0.3 yrs |
| Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technologies/Technicians | Associate's Degree | $62,920 | +$25,944 | clears the bar | $11,000 | 0.4 yrs |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Associate's Degree | $69,372 | +$32,396 | clears the bar | $18,773 | 0.6 yrs |
| Agricultural Business and Management | Associate's Degree | $45,051 | +$8,075 | clears the bar | $11,000 | 1.4 yrs |
| Precision Metal Working | Associate's Degree | $61,509 | +$24,533 | clears the bar | $11,123 | 0.5 yrs |
| Dental Support Services and Allied Professions | Associate's Degree | $59,908 | +$22,932 | clears the bar | $11,500 | 0.5 yrs |
| Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | Associate's Degree | $64,660 | +$27,684 | clears the bar | $16,090 | 0.6 yrs |
| Agricultural Mechanization | Associate's Degree | $81,168 | +$44,192 | clears the bar | $12,500 | 0.3 yrs |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | Associate's Degree | $42,551 | +$5,575 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Associate's Degree | $47,469 | +$10,493 | clears the bar | $10,000 | 1 yr |
| Environmental Control Technologies/Technicians | Associate's Degree | $50,780 | +$13,804 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians | Associate's Degree | $59,489 | +$22,513 | clears the bar | $12,546 | 0.6 yrs |
| Architectural Engineering Technologies/Technicians | Associate's Degree | $53,275 | +$16,299 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
Access and outcomes: 16% of students receive Pell grants · 55% complete their program.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (release 2026-06-10). Earnings are median earnings of graduates measured up to four years after completing, compared to the state high-school-graduate earnings threshold. Figures describe past graduates and are never a promise. Method: methodology. Something look wrong? Report it.