Business & Commerce at Bismarck State College
What traits are you looking for in a school for Business & Commerce, take a look at what Bismarck State College. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Bismarck State College is located in Bismarck, ND.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 15 business & commerce graduations were recorded at Bismarck State College.
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Online Class Availability at Bismarck State College
Online coursework is an option at Bismarck State College. Among 4,206 students, 1,467 (35%) studied exclusively online and 1,166 (28%) took at least some classes online.
Business & Commerce Rankings at Bismarck State College
Use these rankings to compare Bismarck State College’s Business & Commerce program against other schools offering the same major.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | North Dakota | #1 of 1 |
| Best Value | North Dakota | #1 of 1 |
| Best Value | The Plains States (Region) | #11 of 54 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | The Plains States (Region) | #22 of 54 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #195 of 561 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #214 of 567 |
Earnings for Business & Commerce Graduates from Bismarck State College
Students who complete Bismarck State College’s Business & Commerce program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $38,353 |
| 2 years | $33,687 |
| 3 years | $37,018 |
| 4 years | $42,344 |
| 5 years | $40,571 |
How does this compare to the school overall? Four years out, Business & Commerce graduates from Bismarck State College report median earnings of $42,344, compared with $66,130 for all Bismarck State College graduates — about 36% lower than the school-wide median.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the student demographics for Business & Commerce graduates at Bismarck State College, by degree type.
Program-wide, Business & Commerce graduates at Bismarck State College are 47% women (7) and 53% men (8).
Business & Commerce Associate’s Program at Bismarck State College
Among the 15 associate’s business & commerce graduates at Bismarck State College, 47% were women (7) and 53% were men (8).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Business & Commerce associate’s degree recipients at Bismarck State College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 14 |
| Black / African American | 1 |
Minority students account for 7% of Business & Commerce associate’s degree recipients at Bismarck State College, lower than the national average of 50%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
More Specific Business & Commerce Concentrations at Bismarck State College
The Business & Commerce program at Bismarck State College breaks down into more specific concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Business & Commerce | 15 |
Highest-Paying Careers for Business & Commerce Graduates
Students who finish Business & Commerce program at Bismarck State College go on to a range of careers. Here are the top-paying careers for Business & Commerce majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Entertainment and Recreation Managers, Except Gambling | $170,172 |
| Loss Prevention Managers | $165,723 |
| Biofuels Production Managers | $164,096 |
| Geothermal Production Managers | $160,381 |
| Administrative Services Managers | $158,084 |
| Facilities Managers | $157,669 |
| Social and Community Service Managers | $156,089 |
| General and Operations Managers | $149,694 |
| Biomass Power Plant Managers | $146,025 |
| Chief Executives | $138,534 |
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.