Earnings Over Time

How earnings evolve from 1 year to 4 years after graduation

Earnings trajectories vary significantly. Some programs show strong early returns that plateau; others start lower but accelerate. Consider where you want to be at year 4, not just year 1.

Compare to Similar Programs in North Dakota

Business Administration, Management and Operations associates's programs at peer institutions in North Dakota (11 total in state)

SchoolEarnings (1yr)Earnings (4yr)Median DebtDebt/Earnings
Lake Region State College$39,639
Rasmussen University-North Dakota$43,736$45,005$25,5550.58
Williston State College$36,138$11,6250.32
North Dakota State College of Science$31,594$36,595$14,7620.47
National Median$33,977$13,9800.41

Other Business Administration, Management and Operations Programs in North Dakota

Compare tuition, earnings, and debt across North Dakota schools

SchoolIn-State TuitionEarnings (1yr)Debt
Rasmussen University-North Dakota
Fargo
$12,715$43,736$25,555
Williston State College
Williston
$4,938$36,138$11,625
North Dakota State College of Science
Wahpeton
$5,928$31,594$14,762

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 Lake Region State College, approximately 11% 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.