North Dakota State University-Main Campus
Fargo, North Dakota · Public · 9,471 undergraduates
All 62 programs with reported earnings leave graduates out-earning a typical North Dakota high-school graduate (about $36,976/yr). Another 185 programs did not have enough data to judge.
What families actually pay
| Family income | Net price per year |
|---|---|
| Under $30k | $9,370 |
| $30k to $48k | $11,343 |
| $48k to $75k | $11,923 |
| $75k to $110k | $16,082 |
| $110k and up | $18,856 |
| All families (average) | $15,543 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Bachelor's Degree | $73,935 | +$36,959 | clears the bar | $24,250 | 0.7 yrs |
| Mechanical Engineering | Bachelor's Degree | $87,702 | +$50,726 | clears the bar | $26,097 | 0.5 yrs |
| Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services | Bachelor's Degree | $50,052 | +$13,076 | clears the bar | $22,775 | 1.7 yrs |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Bachelor's Degree | $67,405 | +$30,429 | clears the bar | $22,500 | 0.7 yrs |
| Psychology, General | Bachelor's Degree | $54,784 | +$17,808 | clears the bar | $22,736 | 1.3 yrs |
| Biology, General | Bachelor's Degree | $58,662 | +$21,686 | clears the bar | $21,784 | 1 yr |
| Computer Science | Bachelor's Degree | $87,562 | +$50,586 | clears the bar | $25,000 | 0.5 yrs |
| Civil Engineering | Bachelor's Degree | $83,992 | +$47,016 | clears the bar | $22,250 | 0.5 yrs |
| Finance and Financial Management Services | Bachelor's Degree | $80,522 | +$43,546 | clears the bar | $23,250 | 0.5 yrs |
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | Bachelor's Degree | $53,907 | +$16,931 | clears the bar | $17,815 | 1.1 yrs |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | Bachelor's Degree | $52,339 | +$15,363 | clears the bar | $24,791 | 1.6 yrs |
| Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration | First Professional Degree | $135,133 | +$98,157 | clears the bar | $79,304 | 0.8 yrs |
| Marketing | Bachelor's Degree | $71,027 | +$34,051 | clears the bar | $21,500 | 0.6 yrs |
| Architecture | Bachelor's Degree | $65,148 | +$28,172 | clears the bar | $26,875 | 1 yr |
| Architecture | Master's Degree | $66,004 | +$29,028 | clears the bar | $20,293 | 0.7 yrs |
Showing the 15 largest programs by graduates. See all 62 on the full profile.
Access and outcomes: 20% of students receive Pell grants · 64% 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.