Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering at University of North Dakota

University of North Dakota's electrical engineering program delivers solid value, particularly for students keeping debt in check. At $27,000, graduates carry just slightly more debt than typical for this field, but their first-year earnings of $78,285 create a manageable debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.34—meaning the debt equals about four months of salary. Among North Dakota's engineering programs, UND ranks in the 60th percentile, outearning graduates from North Dakota State's program by roughly $3,000 annually.

The earnings trajectory looks healthy, with graduates seeing 16% income growth by year four, reaching just over $91,000. While this places UND in the middle of the pack nationally, that's not a weakness—it means graduates are achieving typical outcomes for electrical engineers without taking on excessive debt. The program's accessibility (77% admission rate) combined with relatively low borrowing makes it a practical path into a stable, well-compensated field.

For North Dakota families, this represents straightforward value: competitive in-state earnings with debt levels that won't dominate your child's early career finances. The four-year earnings growth suggests the degree opens doors to advancement, not just an entry-level job. If your student is committed to engineering and wants to stay in the region, UND offers a cost-effective route to six-figure earning potential within their first few years of work.