Agriculture at North Dakota State University-Main Campus
If you plan to study Agriculture, you may want to check out the program at North Dakota State University-Main Campus. Get started with the following essential facts.
North Dakota State University-Main Campus is located in Fargo, ND.
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Studying Online at North Dakota State University-Main Campus
Online coursework is an option at North Dakota State University-Main Campus. Among 11,952 students, 1,054 (9%) studied exclusively online and 6,029 (50%) took at least some classes online.
Agriculture Rankings at North Dakota State University-Main Campus
These rankings give you a sense of how North Dakota State University-Main Campus’s Agriculture program against peer institutions.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | North Dakota | #1 of 5 |
| Best Value | North Dakota | #5 of 5 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | The Plains States (Region) | #8 of 75 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #48 of 521 |
| Best Value | The Plains States (Region) | #58 of 75 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #348 of 523 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | North Dakota | #1 of 5 |
| Best Value | North Dakota | #5 of 5 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #48 of 521 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #348 of 523 |
Earnings for Agriculture Graduates from North Dakota State University-Main Campus
Those who finish North Dakota State University-Main Campus’s Agriculture program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $48,242 |
| 2 years | $45,969 |
| 3 years | $55,744 |
| 4 years | $56,911 |
| 5 years | $63,253 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? At the four-year mark, Agriculture graduates from North Dakota State University-Main Campus earn a median of $56,911, compared with $64,804 for all North Dakota State University-Main Campus graduates — about 12% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Typical debt at graduation for Agriculture graduates from North Dakota State University-Main Campus is $22,925.
Highest-Paying Careers for Agriculture Graduates
Those who complete Agriculture program at North Dakota State University-Main Campus go on to a range of careers. Below are the top-paying 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 |
| Soil and Plant Scientists | $59,587 |
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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