Engineering-Related Fields at University of Jamestown

A debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.39 suggests graduates could manage their student loans comfortably—typically considered financially sustainable when under 0.5. Based on national patterns from similar engineering-related programs, students here would face an estimated $26,975 in debt against first-year earnings around $68,900. That's roughly four months of gross salary, which most financial advisors would view as manageable territory for a technical degree.

The caveat is significant: as the only school in North Dakota offering this bachelor's in engineering-related fields, Jamestown has too few graduates for the Department of Education to report actual outcomes. These figures come from peer programs nationally—31 schools for the earnings estimate, just 7 similar institutions for the debt figure. The actual experience could vary considerably, particularly since small private schools in rural areas sometimes produce different outcomes than the national pool. Engineering-related fields (distinct from traditional engineering) also span everything from engineering technology to construction management, so career paths vary widely.

For families considering this program, the estimated numbers suggest reasonable value if the degree aligns with concrete career goals. But you're betting on comparables rather than this school's track record. Request placement data directly from Jamestown—where do graduates actually work, and what do they earn? The 94% admission rate indicates access rather than selectivity, which isn't necessarily negative but means the program's success depends heavily on what students put into it.