Is North Dakota State University-Main Campus worth it?
North Dakota State University-Main Campus is a public, four-year institution in Fargo, North Dakota (midsize city). It awarded 2,844 degrees and certificates in 2024, most often in registered nursing, business administration and management and mechanical engineering.
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Median earnings 1 year after
$53,030
Median earnings 4 years after
$67,679
Median earnings 10 years after
$62,203
Average net price
$15,543
Completion rate
64%
Completions (2024)
2,844
Years to pay back
under 1 year
Students (undergrad)
9,471
Median earnings after completing, by program
| Program | Credential | Median earnings, 1yr | Median earnings, 4yr | Graduates counted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Bachelor's | $70,821 | $73,935 | 328 |
| Mechanical Engineering | Bachelor's | $72,158 | $87,702 | 184 |
| Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services | Bachelor's | $41,717 | $50,052 | 179 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Bachelor's | $48,105 | $67,405 | 130 |
| Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration | First professional | $118,142 | $135,133 | 124 |
| Civil Engineering | Bachelor's | $72,729 | $83,992 | 122 |
| Marketing | Bachelor's | $47,815 | $71,027 | 114 |
| Biology, General | Bachelor's | $34,165 | $58,662 | 103 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | Bachelor's | $46,970 | $52,339 | 99 |
| Computer Science | Bachelor's | $60,426 | $87,562 | 96 |
| Psychology, General | Bachelor's | $35,891 | $54,784 | 92 |
| Finance and Financial Management Services | Bachelor's | $53,163 | $80,522 | 92 |
| Construction Engineering Technology/Technician | Bachelor's | $74,199 | $95,019 | 84 |
| Agricultural Business and Management | Bachelor's | $59,953 | $77,296 | 78 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | Bachelor's | $36,646 | $48,986 | 76 |
Source: College Scorecard, June 2026 release, and IPEDS. Earnings cover federally aided students only, so they do not cover every graduate.
Awards conferred, by program
| Program | Award level | Awards |
|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse | Bachelor's | 178 |
| Mechanical Engineering | Bachelor's | 126 |
| Business Administration and Management, General | Bachelor's | 112 |
| Human Development and Family Studies, General | Bachelor's | 108 |
| Psychology, General | Bachelor's | 95 |
| Finance, General | Bachelor's | 94 |
| Computer Science | Bachelor's | 77 |
| Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | Bachelor's | 72 |
| Biology/Biological Sciences, General | Bachelor's | 71 |
| Pharmacy | Doctoral professional practice | 59 |
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Sources: federal figures for North Dakota State University-Main Campus. Federal figures from College Scorecard and IPEDS. Occupation pay from Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS for North Dakota. Counts under 10 are not published.
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