Agricultural Economics at Bismarck State College
If you plan to study Agricultural Economics, you may want to check out the program at Bismarck State College. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Bismarck State College sits in Bismarck, ND.
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Online & Distance Learning at Bismarck State College
Many students take online classes at Bismarck State College. Of 4,206 students, 1,467 (35%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 1,166 (28%) took at least some classes online.
Agricultural Economics Rankings at Bismarck State College
These rankings give you a sense of how Bismarck State College’s Agricultural Economics program against other schools offering the same major.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | North Dakota | #1 of 4 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | North Dakota | #3 of 4 |
| Best Value | The Plains States (Region) | #12 of 39 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | The Plains States (Region) | #18 of 39 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #50 of 157 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #58 of 157 |
Earnings for Agricultural Economics Graduates from Bismarck State College
Graduates of Bismarck State College’s Agricultural Economics program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $45,724 |
| 2 years | $48,823 |
| 3 years | $43,880 |
| 4 years | $55,381 |
| 5 years | $59,268 |
Is this above or below average for the school? Four years out, Agricultural Economics graduates from Bismarck State College earn a median of $55,381, compared with $66,130 for all Bismarck State College graduates — about 16% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for Agricultural Economics graduates from Bismarck State College is $12,000.
More Specific Agricultural Economics Concentrations at Bismarck State College
This Agricultural Economics program at Bismarck State College breaks down into more specific concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Agricultural Business | 18 |
| Agricultural Business Operations | 2 |
| Farm & Ranch Management | 21 |
Best-Paid Careers for Agricultural Economics Graduates
Students who finish Agricultural Economics program at Bismarck State College work across a variety of fields. The table below ranks the highest-paying careers for Agricultural Economics graduates, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Buyers and Purchasing Agents, Farm Products | $109,813 |
| Environmental Economists | $86,726 |
| Farmers, Ranchers, and Other Agricultural Managers | $84,680 |
| Economists | $73,611 |
| Economics Teachers, Postsecondary | $69,831 |
| Farm and Home Management Educators | $55,950 |
| Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products | $29,657 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers | $27,636 |
References
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
More about our data sources and methodologies.