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

Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities associates's programs at peer institutions in North Dakota (14 total in state)

SchoolEarnings (1yr)Earnings (4yr)Median DebtDebt/Earnings
Turtle Mountain Community College$34,514
Bismarck State College$33,358$44,477$12,0000.36
Williston State College$31,871$38,714$8,2500.26
North Dakota State College of Science$31,521$32,185$11,0000.35
Lake Region State College$19,014$37,211$11,6970.62
National Median$27,248$10,9500.40

Other Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities Programs in North Dakota

Compare tuition, earnings, and debt across North Dakota schools

SchoolIn-State TuitionEarnings (1yr)Debt
Bismarck State College
Bismarck
$5,195$33,358$12,000
Williston State College
Williston
$4,938$31,871$8,250
North Dakota State College of Science
Wahpeton
$5,928$31,521$11,000
Lake Region State College
Devils Lake
$5,478$19,014$11,697

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 Turtle Mountain Community College, approximately 58% 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.