Median Earnings (1yr)
$42,583
65th percentile
Est. Median Debt
$20,625
Est. from national median (41 programs)
Sample Size
17
Limited data

Earnings Distribution

How Dickinson State University graduates compare to all programs nationally

Dickinson State University graduates earn $43k, placing them in the 65th percentile of all agriculture bachelors programs nationally.

Compare to Similar Programs in North Dakota

Agriculture bachelors's programs at peer institutions in North Dakota (2 total in state)

SchoolEarnings (1yr)Earnings (4yr)Median Debt*Debt/Earnings
Dickinson State University$42,583$20,625*
North Dakota State University-Main Campus$55,828$25,000*0.45
National Median$39,438$20,625*0.52
* Estimated from similar programs

Other Agriculture Programs in North Dakota

Compare tuition, earnings, and debt across North Dakota schools

SchoolIn-State TuitionEarnings (1yr)Debt
North Dakota State University-Main Campus
Fargo
$10,857$55,828$25,000

About This Data

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (October 2025 release)

Population: Graduates who received federal financial aid (Title IV grants or loans). At Dickinson State University, approximately 22% of students receive Pell grants. Students who did not receive federal aid are not included in these figures.

Earnings: Median earnings from IRS W-2 data for graduates who are employed and not enrolled in further education, measured 1 year after completion. Earnings are pre-tax and include wages, salaries, and self-employment income.

Debt: Median cumulative federal loan debt at graduation. Does not include private loans or Parent PLUS loans borrowed on behalf of students.

Sample Size: Based on 17 graduates with reported earnings and 11 graduates with debt data. Small samples may not be representative.