Engineering at North Dakota State University-Main Campus
If you plan to study Engineering, consider the program at North Dakota State University-Main Campus. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
North Dakota State University-Main Campus is located in Fargo, ND.
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Online & Distance Learning at North Dakota State University-Main Campus
Online coursework is an option at North Dakota State University-Main Campus. Of 11,952 students, 1,054 (9%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 6,029 (50%) took at least some classes online.
Engineering Rankings at North Dakota State University-Main Campus
Use these rankings to compare North Dakota State University-Main Campus’s Engineering program against peer institutions.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | The Plains States (Region) | #21 of 49 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | The Plains States (Region) | #24 of 49 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #364 of 681 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #368 of 679 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | The Plains States (Region) | #21 of 49 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | The Plains States (Region) | #24 of 49 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #364 of 681 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #368 of 679 |
Earnings for Engineering Graduates from North Dakota State University-Main Campus
Graduates of North Dakota State University-Main Campus’s Engineering program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $63,820 |
| 2 years | $65,543 |
| 3 years | $73,344 |
| 4 years | $80,672 |
| 5 years | $86,342 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years after graduating, Engineering graduates from North Dakota State University-Main Campus take home a median $80,672, compared with $64,804 for all North Dakota State University-Main Campus graduates — about 24% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for Engineering graduates from North Dakota State University-Main Campus comes in at $24,402.
Highest-Paying Careers for Engineering Graduates
Those who complete Engineering program at North Dakota State University-Main Campus pursue many career paths. The table below ranks the best-paid careers for Engineering graduates, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Database Architects | $148,480 |
| Mining and Geological Engineers, Including Mining Safety Engineers | $138,303 |
| Petroleum Engineers | $137,336 |
| Engineers, All Other | $136,628 |
| Chemical Engineers | $130,903 |
| Human Factors Engineers and Ergonomists | $128,495 |
| Electrical Engineers | $127,814 |
| Fire-Prevention and Protection Engineers | $122,967 |
| Industrial Engineers | $120,863 |
| Transportation Engineers | $120,210 |
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
More about our data sources and methodologies.