NDSCS Graduates from 2023-2024 Academic Year
Placement rate of 96% includes graduates for all degree paths (AAS, Diploma, Certificate) in programs listed that are employed or pursuing additional college education. Breakdown of programs included in Academic Department or Emphasis in table below:
- Agriculture (Includes Ag Business, Agronomy, Animal Science, Farm Management, Meat Processing, Precision Agriculture, and Ranch Management)
- Business Management (Includes Administration and Finance, Business Technology Management, Marketing, Sales and Hospitality Services, Restaurant Management, General Business Management)
- Culinary Arts (Includes Chef Training & Management Technology and Restaurant Management)
- Diesel Technology (Includes General Diesel, Case IH, Komatsu, and Automotive and Diesel Master Technician)
- Electrical Technology (Includes Construction, Industrial and Master Technician)
- Emergency Medical Services (Includes Emergency Medical Technician (EMT), Paramedic Technology)
- Health Information (Includes Health Information Technician and Medical Coding)
- Information & Communications Technology (Includes Information Systems Administrator, Information Technology Support, IT Forensics and Security, Software Coding, Software Engineering, Web Design and Web Developer)
Salary averages are based on full-time employment (2,080 hrs./year) and do not include overtime or possible commissions earned by graduates. Average monthly salaries are not reported for programs with insufficient data (3 or less graduates reporting salaries). Salary information is self-reported.
The placement information is compiled and printed annually by December 15. For updated information, please contact Institutional Effectiveness at 701-671-2284.
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 or activities and employment policies or practices.
AMENDED REPORT 3/7/25
This report has been amended to reflect updated reporting.
Placement Report
| Academic Program or Emphasis | Responding Graduates | Average Beginning Annual Salary | Placement Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture* | 30 | $45,760 | 97% |
| Architectural Modeling & Design Technology | 5 | $48,620 | 100% |
| Auto & Diesel Master Tech |
2 |
- |
100% |
| Auto Body Repair & Refinishing Technology | 3 | - | 100% |
| Automotive Technology | 10 | $43,888 | 90% |
| Building Construction Technology | 7 | $48,880 | 100% |
| Business Management* | 15 | $45,448 | 87% |
| Caterpillar Dealer Service Technician | 14 | $63,862 | 100% |
| Construction Management Technology | 12 | $59,417 | 92% |
| Culinary Arts* | 7 | - | 100% |
| Dental Assisting | 19 | $52,231 | 100% |
| Dental Hygiene | 18 | $83,287 | 100% |
| Diesel Technology* | 41 | $57,560 | 100% |
| Electrical Technology* | 47 | $53,816 | 100% |
| Emergency Medical Services (EMS)* | 8 | $47,556 | 88% |
| Health Information* | 5 | - | 80% |
| HVAC/R Technology | 17 | $51,406 | 100% |
| Information & Communications Technology* | 15 | $59,973 | 73% |
| John Deere Tech | 26 | $53,343 | 100% |
| Land Surveying & Civil Engineering Technology | 3 | - | 100% |
|
Nursing: Practical Nursing |
23 |
$51,305 |
100% |
| Occupational Therapy Assistant | 10 | $57,497 | 90% |
| Pharmacy Technician | 9 | $40,336 | 89% |
| Plumbing | 14 | $42,068 | 100% |
| Powersports Technology | 5 | $40,560 | 100% |
| Precision Agriculture Technician | 1 | - | 100% |
| Precision Machining Technology | 4 | - | 75% |
| Robotics, Automation & Mechatronics Technology | 8 | $50,638 | 88% |
| Technical Studies | 4 | $67,600 | 100% |
| Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) | 8 | - | 100% |
| Welding Technology | 38 | $53,300 | 92% |
| Totals & Averages | 453 | $52,931 | 96% |
*Indicates a department with multiple emphases.