NDSCS College Catalog

2008 NDSCS Placement Report
Graduates from 2007-08 Academic Year
 
Academic department or emphasis
Graduates
registered
Jobs
reported
Average beginning
monthly salary
High
salary
Placement
rate
Agriculture*
19
59
$2,427
$3,333
100%
Architectural Drafting and Estimating Technology*
26
114
$3,094
$6,667
96%
Associate in Science in Nursing
20
52
$3,214
$3,988
100%
Auto Body Repair and Refinishing Technology
24
32
$2,015
$2,167
91%
Automated Manufacturing Technician
6
53
$2,947
$3,120
100%
Automotive Technology*
28
84
$1,951
$2,667
96%
Building Construction Technology*
10
54
$3,271
$4,167
100%
Business Management*
28
104
$1,782
$2,739
100%
Caterpillar Dealer Service Technician
9
11
$2,757
$2,827
100%
Civil Engineering and Surveying Technology*
10
88
$2,493
$2,600
100%
Computer Information Systems*
22
90
$2,872
$3,750
91%
Culinary Arts
9
32
$1,460
$1,667
88%
Dental Assisting
16
50
$2,267
$2,600
94%
Dental Hygiene
25
37
$2,492
$4,628
99%
Diesel Technology*
55
136
$2, 339
$4,801
100%
Electrical Technology*
59
127
$2,730
$5,165
96%
Electronics Technology
3
100
$3,288
$3,298
100%
Health Information Technician*
20
23
$2,390
$4,333
80%
HVAC/R Technology
8
67
$2,727
$3,333
100%
Machinist and Toolmaker
24
42
$2,884
$3,333
100%
Mental Health Care Associate
2
26
Nanoscience Technology
1
1
Occupational Therapy Assistant
7
78
$2,806
$3,467
57%
Office Administration*
10
144
$1,639
$2,083
78%
Pharmacy Technician
19
22
$1,951
$2,513
82%
Plumbing
7
27
$2,282
$2,600
86%
Practical Nursing
39
46
$2,610
$5,098
100%
Recreational Engines Technology
15
27
$2,136
$3,467
100%
Welding Technology
42
32
$2,751
$3,813
100%
Totals
564
1,742
95%
* Indicates a department with multiple emphases. Please check the NDSCS Catalog for specific programs of study within these areas.
Salary averages do not include possible commissions earned by graduates in Auto Body Repair and Refinishing Technology. Automotive Technology and Computer Information Systems. Average monthly salaries are not reported for programs with insufficient data. Placements were made in 19 states and Canada.
This placement information is compiled and printed by November 15. For updated information, please contact the Career Services office at (701) 671-2258.
The North Dakota State College of Science does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex or handicap in its educational programs/activities and employment policies/practices.