Median Earnings (1yr)
$41,984
95th percentile
Sample Size
19
Limited data

Earnings Distribution

How North Dakota State University-Main Campus graduates compare to all programs nationally

North Dakota State University-Main Campus graduates earn $42k, placing them in the 95th percentile of all hospitality administration/management bachelors programs nationally.

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

Hospitality Administration/Management bachelors's programs at peer institutions in North Dakota

SchoolEarnings (1yr)Earnings (4yr)Median DebtDebt/Earnings
North Dakota State University-Main Campus$41,984$41,098
National Median$34,675$23,9200.69

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 North Dakota State University-Main Campus, approximately 19% 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 19 graduates with reported earnings and 17 graduates with debt data. Small samples may not be representative.