North Dakota State University (NDSU), Main Campus : Overview, Courses, Scholarships & Rankings

52.0201 Business Administration and Management, General. (Cert2y+, BSc, PostBacCert)

A program that generally prepares individuals to plan, organize, direct, and control the functions and processes of a firm or organization. Includes instruction in management theory, human resources management and behavior, accounting and other quantitative methods, purchasing and logistics, organization and production, marketing, and business decision-making.

Graduate Career Earnings in North Dakota

Average graduate salary for this degree:

SOC Code	Occupation	US National	North Dakota Avg	ND vs US
11-1011	Chief Executives	$262,930	$181,430	-$81,500 (-31%)
11-1021	General and Operations Managers	$133,120	$112,790	-$20,330 (-15.3%)
11-2022	Sales Managers	$160,930	$157,060	-$3,870 (-2.4%)
11-3012	Administrative Services Managers	$126,030	$103,030	-$23,000 (-18.2%)
11-3013	Facilities Managers	$114,520	$90,710	-$23,810 (-20.8%)
11-3051	Industrial Production Managers	$129,180	$119,180	-$10,000 (-7.7%)
11-3071	Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers	$116,010	$98,420	-$17,590 (-15.2%)
11-3111	Compensation and Benefits Managers	$156,230	N/A	N/A
11-3121	Human Resources Managers	$160,480	$125,510	-$34,970 (-21.8%)
11-3131	Training and Development Managers	$140,590	$110,410	-$30,180 (-21.5%)
11-9021	Construction Managers	$119,660	$96,690	-$22,970 (-19.2%)
11-9072	Entertainment and Recreation Managers, Except Gambling	$87,060	$69,630	-$17,430 (-20%)
11-9151	Social and Community Service Managers	$86,100	$76,440	-$9,660 (-11.2%)
11-9179	Personal Service Managers, All Other	$70,620	N/A	N/A
11-9199	Managers, All Other	$149,890	$115,060	-$34,830 (-23.2%)
13-1051	Cost Estimators	$83,160	$72,180	-$10,980 (-13.2%)
13-1071	Human Resources Specialists	$79,730	$76,430	-$3,300 (-4.1%)
13-1081	Logisticians	$87,600	$74,460	-$13,140 (-15%)
13-1082	Project Management Specialists	$108,100	$90,370	-$17,730 (-16.4%)
13-1111	Management Analysts	$114,710	$84,670	-$30,040 (-26.2%)
13-1141	Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists	$82,920	$84,290	+$1,370 (+1.7%)
13-1199	Business Operations Specialists, All Other	$92,380	$78,090	-$14,290 (-15.5%)
25-1011	Business Teachers, Postsecondary	$113,840	$62,980	-$50,860 (-44.7%)

52.0203 Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management. (Cert2y+, BSc)

A program that prepares individuals to manage and coordinate all logistical functions in an enterprise, ranging from acquisitions to receiving and handling, through internal allocation of resources to operations units, to the handling and delivery of output. Includes instruction in acquisitions and purchasing, inventory control, storage and handling, just-in-time manufacturing, logistics planning, shipping and delivery management, transportation, quality control, resource estimation and allocation, and budgeting.

Graduate Career Earnings in North Dakota

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SOC Code	Occupation	US National	North Dakota Avg	ND vs US
11-3051	Industrial Production Managers	$129,180	$119,180	-$10,000 (-7.7%)
11-3071	Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers	$116,010	$98,420	-$17,590 (-15.2%)
13-1081	Logisticians	$87,600	$74,460	-$13,140 (-15%)
25-1011	Business Teachers, Postsecondary	$113,840	$62,980	-$50,860 (-44.7%)

52.0209 Transportation/Mobility Management. (FPD)

A program that focuses on the theory, policy, law, and practices required to administrate and operate public transportation facilities, networks, services, and systems. Includes instruction in demand analysis and forecasting, environmental planning, facilities design and construction, geographic information systems (GIS), logistics, multi- and intermodal transportation systems, project management, public administration, public policy, transportation economics, transportation law, transportation operations, transportation systems, and transportation technologies.

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SOC Code	Occupation	US National	North Dakota Avg	ND vs US
11-3071	Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers	$116,010	$98,420	-$17,590 (-15.2%)

52.0213 Organizational Leadership. (AltPostMSc)

A program that focuses on leadership skills that can be applied to a business, government, non-profit, or educational setting. Includes instruction in organizational planning, dynamics of leadership, finance, team building, conflict resolution and mediation, communication and other management skills.

Graduate Career Earnings in North Dakota

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SOC Code	Occupation	US National	North Dakota Avg	ND vs US
11-2033	Fundraising Managers	$137,290	$126,670	-$10,620 (-7.7%)
11-3121	Human Resources Managers	$160,480	$125,510	-$34,970 (-21.8%)
11-3131	Training and Development Managers	$140,590	$110,410	-$30,180 (-21.5%)
11-9199	Managers, All Other	$149,890	$115,060	-$34,830 (-23.2%)
13-1111	Management Analysts	$114,710	$84,670	-$30,040 (-26.2%)
25-1011	Business Teachers, Postsecondary	$113,840	$62,980	-$50,860 (-44.7%)

52.0299 Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other. (Cert2y+, BSc)

Any instructional program in business and administration not listed above.

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SOC Code	Occupation	US National	North Dakota Avg	ND vs US
99-9999	NO MATCH	N/A	N/A	N/A

52.0301 Accounting. (Cert2y+)

A program that prepares individuals to practice the profession of accounting and to perform related business functions. Includes instruction in accounting principles and theory, financial accounting, managerial accounting, cost accounting, budget control, tax accounting, legal aspects of accounting, auditing, reporting procedures, statement analysis, planning and consulting, business information systems, accounting research methods, professional standards and ethics, and applications to specific for-profit, public, and non-profit organizations.

Graduate Career Earnings in North Dakota

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SOC Code	Occupation	US National	North Dakota Avg	ND vs US
13-2011	Accountants and Auditors	$93,520	$72,200	-$21,320 (-22.8%)
13-2022	Appraisers of Personal and Business Property	N/A	N/A	N/A
13-2031	Budget Analysts	$93,920	$81,490	-$12,430 (-13.2%)
13-2041	Credit Analysts	$98,040	$79,500	-$18,540 (-18.9%)
13-2054	Financial Risk Specialists	$119,930	$83,050	-$36,880 (-30.8%)
13-2061	Financial Examiners	$103,650	$100,900	-$2,750 (-2.7%)
13-2081	Tax Examiners and Collectors, and Revenue Agents	$67,570	$77,390	+$9,820 (+14.5%)
13-2082	Tax Preparers	$58,860	$58,800	-$60 (-0.1%)
25-1011	Business Teachers, Postsecondary	$113,840	$62,980	-$50,860 (-44.7%)

52.0399 Accounting and Related Services, Other. (PostBacCert)

Any instructional program in accounting not listed above.

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SOC Code	Occupation	US National	North Dakota Avg	ND vs US
99-9999	NO MATCH	N/A	N/A	N/A

52.0501 Business/Corporate Communications, General. (Cert2y+)

A program that prepares individuals to function in an organization as a composer, editor, and proofreader of business or business-related communications.

Graduate Career Earnings in North Dakota

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SOC Code	Occupation	US National	North Dakota Avg	ND vs US
11-2032	Public Relations Managers	$163,520	$114,340	-$49,180 (-30.1%)
25-1011	Business Teachers, Postsecondary	$113,840	$62,980	-$50,860 (-44.7%)
25-1122	Communications Teachers, Postsecondary	$90,340	$80,630	-$9,710 (-10.7%)
27-3031	Public Relations Specialists	$80,310	$69,560	-$10,750 (-13.4%)
27-3041	Editors	$85,700	$55,140	-$30,560 (-35.7%)
27-3042	Technical Writers	$92,330	$84,390	-$7,940 (-8.6%)
27-3043	Writers and Authors	$85,780	$54,650	-$31,130 (-36.3%)
43-9081	Proofreaders and Copy Markers	$52,730	N/A	N/A

52.0701 Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies. (AltPostMSc)

A program that generally prepares individuals to perform development, marketing and management functions associated with owning and operating a business.

Graduate Career Earnings in North Dakota

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SOC Code	Occupation	US National	North Dakota Avg	ND vs US
11-1011	Chief Executives	$262,930	$181,430	-$81,500 (-31%)
11-1021	General and Operations Managers	$133,120	$112,790	-$20,330 (-15.3%)
11-9199	Managers, All Other	$149,890	$115,060	-$34,830 (-23.2%)
25-1011	Business Teachers, Postsecondary	$113,840	$62,980	-$50,860 (-44.7%)

52.0704 Social Entrepreneurship. (AltPostMSc)

A program that focuses on blending entrepreneurial ideas and management skills for issue advocacy and social change. Includes instruction in philanthropy, business modeling, design, entrepreneurship, finance, investing, resource management, project management, prototype development, and marketing.

Graduate Career Earnings in North Dakota

Average graduate salary for this degree:

SOC Code	Occupation	US National	North Dakota Avg	ND vs US
11-1011	Chief Executives	$262,930	$181,430	-$81,500 (-31%)
11-1021	General and Operations Managers	$133,120	$112,790	-$20,330 (-15.3%)
11-9199	Managers, All Other	$149,890	$115,060	-$34,830 (-23.2%)

52.0801 Finance, General. (Cert2y+, BSc, AltPostMSc)

A program that generally prepares individuals to plan, manage, and analyze the financial and monetary aspects and performance of business enterprises, banking institutions, or other organizations. Includes instruction in principles of accounting, financial instruments, capital planning, funds acquisition, asset and debt management, budgeting, financial analysis, and investments and portfolio management.

Graduate Career Earnings in North Dakota

Average graduate salary for this degree:

SOC Code	Occupation	US National	North Dakota Avg	ND vs US
11-1011	Chief Executives	$262,930	$181,430	-$81,500 (-31%)
11-1021	General and Operations Managers	$133,120	$112,790	-$20,330 (-15.3%)
11-3031	Financial Managers	$180,470	$133,120	-$47,350 (-26.2%)
13-1141	Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists	$82,920	$84,290	+$1,370 (+1.7%)
13-2022	Appraisers of Personal and Business Property	N/A	N/A	N/A
13-2031	Budget Analysts	$93,920	$81,490	-$12,430 (-13.2%)
13-2041	Credit Analysts	$98,040	$79,500	-$18,540 (-18.9%)
13-2051	Financial and Investment Analysts	$116,490	$82,740	-$33,750 (-29%)
13-2052	Personal Financial Advisors	$160,210	$129,590	-$30,620 (-19.1%)
13-2054	Financial Risk Specialists	$119,930	$83,050	-$36,880 (-30.8%)
13-2072	Loan Officers	$86,020	$89,890	+$3,870 (+4.5%)
13-2099	Financial Specialists, All Other	$93,890	$71,950	-$21,940 (-23.4%)
25-1011	Business Teachers, Postsecondary	$113,840	$62,980	-$50,860 (-44.7%)

52.0804 Financial Planning and Services. (BSc)

A program that prepares individuals to plan and manage the financial interests and growth of individuals and institutions. Includes instruction in portfolio management, investment management, estate planning, insurance, tax planning, strategic investing and planning, financial consulting services, and client relations.

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SOC Code	Occupation	US National	North Dakota Avg	ND vs US
13-2052	Personal Financial Advisors	$160,210	$129,590	-$30,620 (-19.1%)
13-2071	Credit Counselors	$55,890	$54,100	-$1,790 (-3.2%)
25-1011	Business Teachers, Postsecondary	$113,840	$62,980	-$50,860 (-44.7%)
41-3031	Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents	$110,400	N/A	N/A

52.0901 Hospitality Administration/Management, General. (Cert2y+)

A program that prepares individuals to serve as general managers and directors of hospitality operations on a system-wide basis, including both travel arrangements and promotion and the provision of traveler facilities. Includes instruction in principles of operations in the travel and tourism, hotel and lodging facilities, food services, and recreation facilities industries; hospitality marketing strategies; hospitality planning; management and coordination of franchise and unit operations; business management; accounting and financial management; hospitality transportation and logistics; and hospitality industry policies and regulations.

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SOC Code	Occupation	US National	North Dakota Avg	ND vs US
11-9051	Food Service Managers	$72,370	$66,330	-$6,040 (-8.3%)
11-9072	Entertainment and Recreation Managers, Except Gambling	$87,060	$69,630	-$17,430 (-20%)
11-9081	Lodging Managers	$77,460	$51,360	-$26,100 (-33.7%)
11-9179	Personal Service Managers, All Other	$70,620	N/A	N/A

52.0907 Meeting and Event Planning. (AltPostMSc)

A program that prepares individuals to plan, budget, and implement conferences, meetings, and other special events in the public or private sectors. Includes instruction in principles of meeting and event planning; special event management; budgets and finance; site selection; contracts, vendors, and negotiations; marketing and promotions; food and beverage management; audio-visual basics and meeting technology; and hospitality law.

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SOC Code	Occupation	US National	North Dakota Avg	ND vs US
13-1121	Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners	$65,090	$64,490	-$600 (-0.9%)

52.1101 International Business/Trade/Commerce. (Cert2y+)

A program that prepares individuals to manage international businesses and/or business operations. Includes instruction in the principles and processes of export sales, trade controls, foreign operations and related problems, monetary issues, international business policy, and applications to doing business in specific countries and markets.

Graduate Career Earnings in North Dakota

Average graduate salary for this degree:

SOC Code	Occupation	US National	North Dakota Avg	ND vs US
11-1011	Chief Executives	$262,930	$181,430	-$81,500 (-31%)
11-1021	General and Operations Managers	$133,120	$112,790	-$20,330 (-15.3%)
13-1199	Business Operations Specialists, All Other	$92,380	$78,090	-$14,290 (-15.5%)
25-1011	Business Teachers, Postsecondary	$113,840	$62,980	-$50,860 (-44.7%)

52.1201 Management Information Systems, General. (Cert2y+)

A program that generally prepares individuals to provide and manage data systems and related facilities for processing and retrieving internal business information; select systems and train personnel; and respond to external data requests. Includes instruction in cost and accounting information systems, management control systems, personnel information systems, data storage and security, business systems networking, report preparation, computer facilities and equipment operation and maintenance, operator supervision and training, and management information systems policy and planning.

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SOC Code	Occupation	US National	North Dakota Avg	ND vs US
11-3021	Computer and Information Systems Managers	$187,990	$125,790	-$62,200 (-33.1%)
15-1243	Database Architects	$142,620	$112,830	-$29,790 (-20.9%)
15-1251	Computer Programmers	$103,640	$90,010	-$13,630 (-13.2%)
25-1021	Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary	$105,830	$121,310	+$15,480 (+14.6%)

52.1301 Management Science. (PostBacCert, FPD)

A general program that focuses on the application of statistical modeling, data warehousing, data mining, programming, forecasting and operations research techniques to the analysis of problems of business organization and performance. Includes instruction in optimization theory and mathematical techniques, data mining, data warehousing, stochastic and dynamic modeling, operations analysis, and the design and testing of prototype systems and evaluation models.

Graduate Career Earnings in North Dakota

Average graduate salary for this degree:

SOC Code	Occupation	US National	North Dakota Avg	ND vs US
11-1011	Chief Executives	$262,930	$181,430	-$81,500 (-31%)
11-1021	General and Operations Managers	$133,120	$112,790	-$20,330 (-15.3%)
13-1111	Management Analysts	$114,710	$84,670	-$30,040 (-26.2%)
15-2031	Operations Research Analysts	$99,120	$80,230	-$18,890 (-19.1%)
15-2051	Data Scientists	$124,590	$98,860	-$25,730 (-20.7%)
25-1011	Business Teachers, Postsecondary	$113,840	$62,980	-$50,860 (-44.7%)

52.1401 Marketing/Marketing Management, General. (Cert2y+, BSc)

A program that generally prepares individuals to undertake and manage the process of developing consumer audiences and moving products from producers to consumers. Includes instruction in buyer behavior and dynamics, principle of marketing research, demand analysis, cost-volume and profit relationships, pricing theory, marketing campaign and strategic planning, market segments, advertising methods, sales operations and management, consumer relations, retailing, and applications to specific products and markets.

Graduate Career Earnings in North Dakota

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SOC Code	Occupation	US National	North Dakota Avg	ND vs US
11-2011	Advertising and Promotions Managers	$149,270	N/A	N/A
11-2021	Marketing Managers	$171,520	$131,170	-$40,350 (-23.5%)
11-2022	Sales Managers	$160,930	$157,060	-$3,870 (-2.4%)
11-2033	Fundraising Managers	$137,290	$126,670	-$10,620 (-7.7%)
13-1131	Fundraisers	$73,130	$74,300	+$1,170 (+1.6%)
13-1161	Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists	$86,480	$64,440	-$22,040 (-25.5%)
25-1011	Business Teachers, Postsecondary	$113,840	$62,980	-$50,860 (-44.7%)

52.1804 Selling Skills and Sales Operations. (AltPostMSc)

A program that prepares individuals to possess the skills associated with direct promotion of products and services to potential customers and to function as independent sales representatives and managers. Includes instruction in consumer psychology, image projection, public speaking and interpersonal communications, sales organization and operations, customer relations, professional standards and ethics, and applicable technical skills.

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SOC Code	Occupation	US National	North Dakota Avg	ND vs US
41-1011	First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers	$52,350	$51,040	-$1,310 (-2.5%)
41-1012	First-Line Supervisors of Non-Retail Sales Workers	$97,870	$99,730	+$1,860 (+1.9%)
41-2022	Parts Salespersons	$42,390	$53,510	+$11,120 (+26.2%)
41-3011	Advertising Sales Agents	$76,350	$58,510	-$17,840 (-23.4%)
41-3041	Travel Agents	$52,690	$49,740	-$2,950 (-5.6%)
41-3091	Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel	$81,260	$87,820	+$6,560 (+8.1%)
41-4011	Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products	$114,520	$87,520	-$27,000 (-23.6%)
41-9099	Sales and Related Workers, All Other	$57,030	$48,290	-$8,740 (-15.3%)

51.0000 HEALTH PROFESSIONS AND RELATED PROGRAMS. (Cert2y+)

Instructional programs that prepare individuals to practice as licensed professionals and assistants in the health care professions and related clinical sciences and administrative and support services.

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SOC Code	Occupation	US National	North Dakota Avg	ND vs US
99-9999	NO MATCH	N/A	N/A	N/A

51.0908 Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist. (Cert2y+)

A program that prepares individuals, under the supervision of physicians, to assist in developing respiratory care plans, administer respiratory care procedures, supervise personnel and equipment operation, maintain records, and consult with other health care team members. Includes instruction in the applied basic biomedical sciences; anatomy, physiology, and pathology of the respiratory system; clinical medicine; therapeutic procedures; clinical expressions; data collection and record-keeping; patient communication; equipment operation and maintenance; personnel supervision; and procedures for special population groups.

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SOC Code	Occupation	US National	North Dakota Avg	ND vs US
25-1071	Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary	$137,900	$68,780	-$69,120 (-50.1%)
29-1126	Respiratory Therapists	$84,260	$78,090	-$6,170 (-7.3%)
29-2099	Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other	$56,370	$52,270	-$4,100 (-7.3%)

51.0911 Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer. (Cert2y+)

A program that prepares individuals, under the supervision of physicians, to provide medical imaging services to patients and attending health care professionals. Includes instruction in applied anatomy and physiology, patient positioning, radiographic technique, radiation biology, safety and emergency procedures, equipment operation and maintenance, quality assurance, patient education, and medical imaging/radiologic services management.

Graduate Career Earnings in North Dakota

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SOC Code	Occupation	US National	North Dakota Avg	ND vs US
25-1071	Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary	$137,900	$68,780	-$69,120 (-50.1%)
29-2034	Radiologic Technologists and Technicians	$79,760	$72,210	-$7,550 (-9.5%)

51.0913 Athletic Training/Trainer. (PostBacCert)

A program that prepares individuals to work in consultation with, and under the supervision of physicians to prevent and treat sports injuries and associated conditions. Includes instruction in the identification, evaluation, and treatment of athletic injuries and illnesses; first aid and emergency care; therapeutic exercise; anatomy and physiology; exercise physiology; kinesiology and biomechanics; nutrition; sports psychology; personal and community health; knowledge of various sports and their biomechanical and physiological demands; and applicable professional standards and regulations.

Graduate Career Earnings in North Dakota

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SOC Code	Occupation	US National	North Dakota Avg	ND vs US
25-1071	Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary	$137,900	$68,780	-$69,120 (-50.1%)
29-9091	Athletic Trainers	$63,960	$61,810	-$2,150 (-3.4%)

51.1005 Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist. (Cert2y+)

A program that prepares individuals to conduct and supervise complex medical tests, clinical trials, and research experiments; manage clinical laboratories; and consult with physicians and clinical researchers on diagnoses, disease causation and spread, and research outcomes. Includes instruction in the theory and practice of hematology, clinical chemistry, microbiology, immunology, immunohematology, physiological relationships to test results, laboratory procedures and quality assurance controls, test and research design and implementation, analytic techniques, laboratory management, data development and reporting, medical informatics, and professional standards and regulations.

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SOC Code	Occupation	US National	North Dakota Avg	ND vs US
25-1071	Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary	$137,900	$68,780	-$69,120 (-50.1%)
29-2011	Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technologists	N/A	N/A	N/A

51.2001 Pharmacy. (Spec)

A program that prepares individuals for the independent or employed practice of preparing and dispensing drugs and medications in consultation with prescribing physicians and other health care professionals, and for managing pharmacy practices and counseling patients. Includes instruction in mathematics, physics, chemistry, biochemistry, anatomy, physiology, pharmacology, pharmaceutical chemistry, pharmacognosy, pharmacy practice, pharmacy administration, applicable regulations, and professional standards and ethics.

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SOC Code	Occupation	US National	North Dakota Avg	ND vs US
11-9111	Medical and Health Services Managers	$137,730	$118,110	-$19,620 (-14.2%)
25-1071	Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary	$137,900	$68,780	-$69,120 (-50.1%)
29-1051	Pharmacists	$137,210	$124,030	-$13,180 (-9.6%)

51.2010 Pharmaceutical Sciences. (Cert2y+, PostBacCert, FPD)

A program that focuses on the basic sciences that underlie drugs and drug therapy and that prepares individuals for further study and/or careers in pharmaceutical science and research, pharmaceutical administration and sales, biotechnology, drug manufacturing, regulatory affairs, and related fields. Includes instruction in mathematics, biology, chemistry, physics, statistics, pharmaceutics, pharmacology and toxicology, dosage formulation, manufacturing, quality assurance, and regulations.

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SOC Code	Occupation	US National	North Dakota Avg	ND vs US
19-1042	Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists	$112,690	$77,410	-$35,280 (-31.3%)
25-1071	Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary	$137,900	$68,780	-$69,120 (-50.1%)

51.2201 Public Health, General. (BSc, PostBacCert)

A program that generally prepares individuals to plan, manage, and evaluate public health care services; to function as public health professionals in public agencies, the private sector, and other settings; and to provide leadership in the field of public health. Includes instruction in epidemiology, biostatistics, public health principles, preventive medicine, health policy and regulations, health care services and related administrative functions, public health law enforcement, health economics and budgeting, public communications, and professional standards and ethics.

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SOC Code	Occupation	US National	North Dakota Avg	ND vs US
11-9111	Medical and Health Services Managers	$137,730	$118,110	-$19,620 (-14.2%)
21-1091	Health Education Specialists	$71,700	$60,420	-$11,280 (-15.7%)
21-1094	Community Health Workers	$55,970	$60,180	+$4,210 (+7.5%)
25-1071	Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary	$137,900	$68,780	-$69,120 (-50.1%)

51.3101 Dietetics/Dietitian. (PostBacCert)

A program that prepares individuals to integrate and apply the principles of the food and nutrition sciences, human behavior, and the biomedical sciences to design and manage effective nutrition programs in a variety of settings. Includes instruction in human nutrition; nutrient metabolism; the role of foods and nutrition in health promotion and disease prevention; planning and directing food service activities; diet and nutrition analysis and planning; supervision of food storage and preparation; client education; and professional standards and regulations.

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SOC Code	Occupation	US National	North Dakota Avg	ND vs US
29-1031	Dietitians and Nutritionists	$74,770	$66,730	-$8,040 (-10.8%)
29-2051	Dietetic Technicians	$39,560	N/A	N/A

51.3801 Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse. (Cert2y+)

A program that generally prepares individuals in the knowledge, techniques and procedures for promoting health, providing care for sick, disabled, infirmed, or other individuals or groups. Includes instruction in the administration of medication and treatments, assisting a physician during treatments and examinations, Referring patients to physicians and other health care specialists, and planning education for health maintenance.

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SOC Code	Occupation	US National	North Dakota Avg	ND vs US
25-1072	Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary	$87,090	$90,470	+$3,380 (+3.9%)
29-1141	Registered Nurses	$98,430	$81,630	-$16,800 (-17.1%)

51.3805 Family Practice Nurse/Nursing. (FPD)

A program that prepares registered nurses to provide independent general care for family groups and individuals in the context of family living. Includes instruction in family theory and intervention, role synthesis, family primary care, nursing practice and health care policy, holistic practice, pediatric practice, gerontological practice, health assessment, clinical pharmacotherapeutics, clinical techniques, and pathopsychology.

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SOC Code	Occupation	US National	North Dakota Avg	ND vs US
25-1072	Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary	$87,090	$90,470	+$3,380 (+3.9%)
29-1141	Registered Nurses	$98,430	$81,630	-$16,800 (-17.1%)
29-1171	Nurse Practitioners	$132,000	$119,240	-$12,760 (-9.7%)

14.0101 Engineering, General. (FPD)

A program that generally prepares individuals to apply mathematical and scientific principles to solve a wide variety of practical problems in industry, social organization, public works, and commerce. Includes instruction in undifferentiated and individualized programs in engineering.

Graduate Career Earnings in North Dakota

Average graduate salary for this degree:

SOC Code	Occupation	US National	North Dakota Avg	ND vs US
11-9041	Architectural and Engineering Managers	$175,710	$143,430	-$32,280 (-18.4%)
17-2199	Engineers, All Other	$121,720	$89,790	-$31,930 (-26.2%)
25-1032	Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary	$119,340	$109,800	-$9,540 (-8%)

14.0301 Agricultural Engineering. (Cert2y+, PostBacCert, FPD)

A program that prepares individuals to apply mathematical and scientific principles to the design, development and operational evaluation of systems, equipment and facilities for production, processing, storage, handling, distribution and use of food, feed, and fiber. Includes applications to aquaculture, forestry, human and natural resources.

Graduate Career Earnings in North Dakota

Average graduate salary for this degree:

SOC Code	Occupation	US National	North Dakota Avg	ND vs US
11-9041	Architectural and Engineering Managers	$175,710	$143,430	-$32,280 (-18.4%)
17-2021	Agricultural Engineers	$84,240	N/A	N/A
25-1032	Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary	$119,340	$109,800	-$9,540 (-8%)

14.0501 Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering. (PostBacCert, FPD)

A program that prepares individuals to apply mathematical and scientific principles to the design, development and operational evaluation of biomedical and health systems and products such as integrated biomedical systems, instrumentation, medical information systems, artificial organs and prostheses, and health management and care delivery systems.

Graduate Career Earnings in North Dakota

Average graduate salary for this degree:

SOC Code	Occupation	US National	North Dakota Avg	ND vs US
11-9041	Architectural and Engineering Managers	$175,710	$143,430	-$32,280 (-18.4%)
17-2031	Bioengineers and Biomedical Engineers	$115,020	$93,490	-$21,530 (-18.7%)
25-1032	Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary	$119,340	$109,800	-$9,540 (-8%)

14.0801 Civil Engineering, General. (Cert2y+, PostBacCert, FPD)

A program that generally prepares individuals to apply mathematical and scientific principles to the design, development and operational evaluation of structural, load-bearing, material moving, transportation, water resource, and material control systems; and environmental safety measures.

Graduate Career Earnings in North Dakota

Average graduate salary for this degree:

SOC Code	Occupation	US National	North Dakota Avg	ND vs US
11-9041	Architectural and Engineering Managers	$175,710	$143,430	-$32,280 (-18.4%)
17-2051	Civil Engineers	$107,050	$99,970	-$7,080 (-6.6%)
25-1032	Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary	$119,340	$109,800	-$9,540 (-8%)

14.0804 Transportation and Highway Engineering. (PostBacCert)

A program that prepares individuals to apply mathematical and scientific principles to the design, development and operational evaluation of total systems for the physical movement of people, materials and information, including general network design and planning, facilities planning, site evaluation, transportation management systems, needs projections and analysis, and analysis of costs.

Graduate Career Earnings in North Dakota

Average graduate salary for this degree:

SOC Code	Occupation	US National	North Dakota Avg	ND vs US
11-9041	Architectural and Engineering Managers	$175,710	$143,430	-$32,280 (-18.4%)
17-2051	Civil Engineers	$107,050	$99,970	-$7,080 (-6.6%)
25-1032	Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary	$119,340	$109,800	-$9,540 (-8%)

14.0901 Computer Engineering, General. (Cert2y+)

A program that generally prepares individuals to apply mathematical and scientific principles to the design, development and operational evaluation of computer hardware and software systems and related equipment and facilities; and the analysis of specific problems of computer applications to various tasks.

Graduate Career Earnings in North Dakota

Average graduate salary for this degree:

SOC Code	Occupation	US National	North Dakota Avg	ND vs US
11-9041	Architectural and Engineering Managers	$175,710	$143,430	-$32,280 (-18.4%)
15-1241	Computer Network Architects	$135,890	$121,780	-$14,110 (-10.4%)
15-1243	Database Architects	$142,620	$112,830	-$29,790 (-20.9%)
15-1252	Software Developers	$144,570	$106,060	-$38,510 (-26.6%)
15-1253	Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers	$110,260	$84,230	-$26,030 (-23.6%)
17-2061	Computer Hardware Engineers	$156,770	$83,780	-$72,990 (-46.6%)
25-1032	Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary	$119,340	$109,800	-$9,540 (-8%)

14.0903 Computer Software Engineering. (Cert2y+, BSc, PostBacCert, FPD)

A program that prepares individuals to apply scientific and mathematical principles to the design, analysis, verification, validation, implementation, and maintenance of computer software systems using a variety of computer languages. Includes instruction in discrete mathematics, probability and statistics, computer science, managerial science, and applications to complex computer systems.

Graduate Career Earnings in North Dakota

Average graduate salary for this degree:

SOC Code	Occupation	US National	North Dakota Avg	ND vs US
11-9041	Architectural and Engineering Managers	$175,710	$143,430	-$32,280 (-18.4%)
15-1243	Database Architects	$142,620	$112,830	-$29,790 (-20.9%)
15-1252	Software Developers	$144,570	$106,060	-$38,510 (-26.6%)
15-1253	Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers	$110,260	$84,230	-$26,030 (-23.6%)
25-1032	Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary	$119,340	$109,800	-$9,540 (-8%)

14.1001 Electrical and Electronics Engineering. (Cert2y+, PostBacCert, FPD)

A program that prepares individuals to apply mathematical and scientific principles to the design, development and operational evaluation of electrical and electronic systems and their components, including electrical power generation systems; and the analysis of problems such as superconductor, wave propagation, energy storage and retrieval, and reception and amplification.

Graduate Career Earnings in North Dakota

Average graduate salary for this degree:

SOC Code	Occupation	US National	North Dakota Avg	ND vs US
11-9041	Architectural and Engineering Managers	$175,710	$143,430	-$32,280 (-18.4%)
17-2011	Aerospace Engineers	$141,180	N/A	N/A
17-2061	Computer Hardware Engineers	$156,770	$83,780	-$72,990 (-46.6%)
17-2071	Electrical Engineers	$120,980	$108,730	-$12,250 (-10.1%)
17-2072	Electronics Engineers, Except Computer	$132,500	$101,220	-$31,280 (-23.6%)
25-1032	Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary	$119,340	$109,800	-$9,540 (-8%)

14.1401 Environmental/Environmental Health Engineering. (Cert2y+, PostBacCert)

A program that prepares individuals to apply mathematical and scientific principles to the design, development and operational evaluation of systems for controlling contained living environments and for monitoring and controlling factors in the external natural environment, including pollution control, waste and hazardous material disposal, health and safety protection, conservation, life support, and requirements for protection of special materials and related work environments.

Graduate Career Earnings in North Dakota

Average graduate salary for this degree:

SOC Code	Occupation	US National	North Dakota Avg	ND vs US
11-9041	Architectural and Engineering Managers	$175,710	$143,430	-$32,280 (-18.4%)
17-2081	Environmental Engineers	$110,570	$99,750	-$10,820 (-9.8%)
17-2111	Health and Safety Engineers, Except Mining Safety Engineers and Inspectors	$113,770	N/A	N/A
25-1032	Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary	$119,340	$109,800	-$9,540 (-8%)

14.1901 Mechanical Engineering. (Cert2y+, PostBacCert, FPD)

A program that prepares individuals to apply mathematical and scientific principles to the design, development and operational evaluation of physical systems used in manufacturing and end-product systems used for specific uses, including machine tools, jigs and other manufacturing equipment; stationary power units and appliances; engines; self-propelled vehicles; housings and containers; hydraulic and electric systems for controlling movement; and the integration of computers and remote control with operating systems.

Graduate Career Earnings in North Dakota

Average graduate salary for this degree:

SOC Code	Occupation	US National	North Dakota Avg	ND vs US
11-9041	Architectural and Engineering Managers	$175,710	$143,430	-$32,280 (-18.4%)
13-1051	Cost Estimators	$83,160	$72,180	-$10,980 (-13.2%)
17-2011	Aerospace Engineers	$141,180	N/A	N/A
17-2141	Mechanical Engineers	$110,080	$86,910	-$23,170 (-21%)
25-1032	Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary	$119,340	$109,800	-$9,540 (-8%)

14.3301 Construction Engineering. (Cert2y+, BSc, PostBacCert)

A program that prepares individuals to apply scientific, mathematical, and management principles to the planning, design, and building of facilities and structures. Includes instruction in civil engineering, structural principles, site analysis, computer-assisted design, geology, evaluation and testing, materials, contracting, project management, graphic communications, and applicable laws and regulations.

Graduate Career Earnings in North Dakota

Average graduate salary for this degree:

SOC Code	Occupation	US National	North Dakota Avg	ND vs US
11-9041	Architectural and Engineering Managers	$175,710	$143,430	-$32,280 (-18.4%)
13-1051	Cost Estimators	$83,160	$72,180	-$10,980 (-13.2%)
17-2051	Civil Engineers	$107,050	$99,970	-$7,080 (-6.6%)
17-2199	Engineers, All Other	$121,720	$89,790	-$31,930 (-26.2%)
25-1032	Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary	$119,340	$109,800	-$9,540 (-8%)

14.3501 Industrial Engineering. (Cert2y+, PostBacCert, FPD)

A program that prepares individuals to apply scientific and mathematical principles to the design, improvement, and installation of integrated systems of people, material, information, and energy. Includes instruction in applied mathematics, physical sciences, the social sciences, engineering analysis, systems design, computer applications, and forecasting and evaluation methodology.

Graduate Career Earnings in North Dakota

Average graduate salary for this degree:

SOC Code	Occupation	US National	North Dakota Avg	ND vs US
11-3051	Industrial Production Managers	$129,180	$119,180	-$10,000 (-7.7%)
11-9041	Architectural and Engineering Managers	$175,710	$143,430	-$32,280 (-18.4%)
17-2112	Industrial Engineers	$107,900	$93,120	-$14,780 (-13.7%)
25-1032	Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary	$119,340	$109,800	-$9,540 (-8%)

14.3601 Manufacturing Engineering. (Cert2y+, PostBacCert)

A program that prepares individuals to apply scientific and mathematical principles to the design, development, and implementation of manufacturing systems. Includes instruction in materials science and engineering, manufacturing processes, process engineering, assembly and product engineering, manufacturing systems design, and manufacturing competitiveness.

Graduate Career Earnings in North Dakota

Average graduate salary for this degree:

SOC Code	Occupation	US National	North Dakota Avg	ND vs US
11-9041	Architectural and Engineering Managers	$175,710	$143,430	-$32,280 (-18.4%)
13-1051	Cost Estimators	$83,160	$72,180	-$10,980 (-13.2%)
17-2112	Industrial Engineers	$107,900	$93,120	-$14,780 (-13.7%)
17-2199	Engineers, All Other	$121,720	$89,790	-$31,930 (-26.2%)
25-1032	Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary	$119,340	$109,800	-$9,540 (-8%)

01.0000 AGRICULTURAL/ANIMAL/PLANT/VETERINARY SCIENCE AND RELATED FIELDS. (Cert2y+)

Instructional programs that focus on agriculture, animal, plant, veterinary, and related sciences and that prepares individuals to apply specific knowledge, methods, and techniques to the management and performance of agricultural and veterinary operations.

Graduate Career Earnings in North Dakota

Average graduate salary for this degree:

SOC Code	Occupation	US National	North Dakota Avg	ND vs US
19-1011	Animal Scientists	$104,970	N/A	N/A
19-1012	Food Scientists and Technologists	$92,190	N/A	N/A
19-1013	Soil and Plant Scientists	$83,040	$81,480	-$1,560 (-1.9%)
19-4012	Agricultural Technicians	$49,680	$50,510	+$830 (+1.7%)
25-1041	Agricultural Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary	$97,790	$101,610	+$3,820 (+3.9%)

01.0101 Agricultural Business and Management, General. (PostBacCert)

A general program that focuses on modern business and economic principles involved in the organization, operation, and management of agricultural enterprises.

Graduate Career Earnings in North Dakota

Average graduate salary for this degree:

SOC Code	Occupation	US National	North Dakota Avg	ND vs US
11-9013	Farmers, Ranchers, and Other Agricultural Managers	$97,240	N/A	N/A
25-1041	Agricultural Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary	$97,790	$101,610	+$3,820 (+3.9%)
45-1011	First-Line Supervisors of Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Workers	$63,360	N/A	N/A

01.0102 Agribusiness/Agricultural Business Operations. (Cert2y+)

A program that prepares individuals to manage agricultural businesses and agriculturally related operations within diversified corporations. Includes instruction in agriculture, agricultural specialization, business management, accounting, finance, marketing, planning, human resources management, and other managerial responsibilities.

Graduate Career Earnings in North Dakota

Average graduate salary for this degree:

SOC Code	Occupation	US National	North Dakota Avg	ND vs US
11-9013	Farmers, Ranchers, and Other Agricultural Managers	$97,240	N/A	N/A
25-1041	Agricultural Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary	$97,790	$101,610	+$3,820 (+3.9%)

01.0103 Agricultural Economics. (Cert2y+, PostBacCert)

A program that focuses on the application of economics to the analysis of resource allocation, productivity, investment, and trends in the agricultural sector, both domestically and internationally. Includes instruction in economics and related subfields as well as applicable agricultural fields.

Graduate Career Earnings in North Dakota

Average graduate salary for this degree:

SOC Code	Occupation	US National	North Dakota Avg	ND vs US
19-3011	Economists	$130,910	N/A	N/A
25-1041	Agricultural Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary	$97,790	$101,610	+$3,820 (+3.9%)
25-1063	Economics Teachers, Postsecondary	$133,140	N/A	N/A

01.0201 Agricultural Mechanization, General. (Cert2y+)

A program that generally prepares individuals to sell, select, and service agricultural or agribusiness technical equipment and facilities, including computers, specialized software, power units, machinery, equipment structures, and utilities. Includes instruction in agricultural power systems, planning and selecting materials for the construction of support facilities, mechanical practices associated with irrigation and water conservation, erosion control, and agricultural data processing systems.

Graduate Career Earnings in North Dakota

Average graduate salary for this degree:

SOC Code	Occupation	US National	North Dakota Avg	ND vs US
25-1041	Agricultural Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary	$97,790	$101,610	+$3,820 (+3.9%)
49-3041	Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians	$55,290	$64,590	+$9,300 (+16.8%)

01.0304 Crop Production. (Cert2y+)

A program that prepares individuals to cultivate grain, fiber, forage, oilseed, fruits and nuts, vegetables, and other domesticated plant products. Includes instruction in basic principles of plant science, health, and nutrition as applied to particular species and breeds; soil preparation and irrigation; pest management; planting and harvesting operations; product marketing; and applicable issues of safety, regulation, logistics, and supply.

Graduate Career Earnings in North Dakota

Average graduate salary for this degree:

SOC Code	Occupation	US National	North Dakota Avg	ND vs US
11-9013	Farmers, Ranchers, and Other Agricultural Managers	$97,240	N/A	N/A
25-1041	Agricultural Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary	$97,790	$101,610	+$3,820 (+3.9%)
25-9021	Farm and Home Management Educators	$60,470	$63,940	+$3,470 (+5.7%)
45-1011	First-Line Supervisors of Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Workers	$63,360	N/A	N/A

01.0308 Agroecology and Sustainable Agriculture. (Cert2y+)

A program that focuses on agricultural principles and practices that, over the long term, enhance environmental quality, make efficient use of nonrenewable resources, integrate natural biological cycles and controls, and are economically viable and socially responsible; and that may prepare individuals to apply this knowledge to the solution of agricultural and environmental problems. Includes instruction in principles of agroecology, crop and soil sciences, entomology, horticulture, animal science, weed science and management, soil fertility and nutrient cycling, applied ecology, agricultural economics, and rangeland ecology and watershed management.

Graduate Career Earnings in North Dakota

Average graduate salary for this degree:

SOC Code	Occupation	US National	North Dakota Avg	ND vs US
11-9013	Farmers, Ranchers, and Other Agricultural Managers	$97,240	N/A	N/A
19-1013	Soil and Plant Scientists	$83,040	$81,480	-$1,560 (-1.9%)
19-1031	Conservation Scientists	$74,310	$82,320	+$8,010 (+10.8%)
25-1041	Agricultural Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary	$97,790	$101,610	+$3,820 (+3.9%)
25-1043	Forestry and Conservation Science Teachers, Postsecondary	$103,780	N/A	N/A
45-1011	First-Line Supervisors of Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Workers	$63,360	N/A	N/A

01.0507 Equestrian/Equine Studies. (Cert2y+)

A program that focuses on the horse, horsemanship, and related subjects and prepares individuals to care for horses and horse equipment; ride and drive horses for leisure, sport, show, and professional purposes; and manage the training of horses and riders. Includes instruction in horse breeding, nutrition, health, and safety; history of the horse and horsemanship; horse development and training; riding and equestrian technique; stable, paddock, and track management; and equipment maintenance and repair.

Graduate Career Earnings in North Dakota

Average graduate salary for this degree:

SOC Code	Occupation	US National	North Dakota Avg	ND vs US
25-1041	Agricultural Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary	$97,790	$101,610	+$3,820 (+3.9%)
39-2011	Animal Trainers	$45,780	$39,770	-$6,010 (-13.1%)

01.0701 International Agriculture. (PostBacCert)

A program that focuses on the application of agricultural management and scientific principles to the problems of global food production and distribution, and to the study of the agricultural systems of other countries. Includes instruction in agricultural economics; comparative agricultural systems; international agribusiness and law; third-world development studies and economic development; and global applications of climate, soil, water resources, ecological and environmental studies, and animal and plant sciences.

Graduate Career Earnings in North Dakota

Average graduate salary for this degree:

SOC Code	Occupation	US National	North Dakota Avg	ND vs US
19-1012	Food Scientists and Technologists	$92,190	N/A	N/A
25-1041	Agricultural Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary	$97,790	$101,610	+$3,820 (+3.9%)

01.0801 Agricultural and Extension Education Services. (PostBacCert)

A program that prepares individuals to provide referral, consulting, technical assistance, and educational services to gardeners, farmers, ranchers, agribusinesses, and other organizations. Includes instruction in basic agricultural sciences, agricultural business operations, pest control, adult education methods, public relations, applicable state laws and regulations, and communication skills.

Graduate Career Earnings in North Dakota

Average graduate salary for this degree:

SOC Code	Occupation	US National	North Dakota Avg	ND vs US
25-9021	Farm and Home Management Educators	$60,470	$63,940	+$3,470 (+5.7%)

01.0802 Agricultural Communication/Journalism. (Cert2y+)

A program that prepares individuals to apply journalistic, communication, and broadcasting principles to the development, production, and transmittal of agricultural information. Includes instruction in basic journalism, broadcasting, film/video, and communication techniques; the production of technically specialized information products for agricultural audiences; and the principles of agricultural sciences and business operations needed to develop and communicate agricultural subject matter in effective ways.

Graduate Career Earnings in North Dakota

Average graduate salary for this degree:

SOC Code	Occupation	US National	North Dakota Avg	ND vs US
27-3023	News Analysts, Reporters, and Journalists	$106,030	$52,630	-$53,400 (-50.4%)
27-4011	Audio and Video Technicians	$61,370	$42,960	-$18,410 (-30%)

01.0901 Animal Sciences, General. (Cert2y+, PostBacCert, FPD)

A general program that focuses on the scientific principles that underlie the breeding and husbandry of agricultural animals, and the production, processing, and distribution of agricultural animal products. Includes instruction in the animal sciences, animal husbandry and production, and agricultural and food products processing.

Graduate Career Earnings in North Dakota

Average graduate salary for this degree:

SOC Code	Occupation	US National	North Dakota Avg	ND vs US
11-9013	Farmers, Ranchers, and Other Agricultural Managers	$97,240	N/A	N/A
19-1011	Animal Scientists	$104,970	N/A	N/A
19-4012	Agricultural Technicians	$49,680	$50,510	+$830 (+1.7%)
25-1041	Agricultural Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary	$97,790	$101,610	+$3,820 (+3.9%)
25-9021	Farm and Home Management Educators	$60,470	$63,940	+$3,470 (+5.7%)
45-1011	First-Line Supervisors of Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Workers	$63,360	N/A	N/A

01.1001 Food Science. (Cert2y+)

A program that focuses on the application of biological, chemical, and physical principles to the study of converting raw agricultural products into processed forms suitable for direct human consumption, and the storage of such products. Includes instruction in applicable aspects of the agricultural sciences, human physiology and nutrition, food chemistry, agricultural products processing, food additives, food preparation and packaging, food storage and shipment, and related aspects of human health and safety including toxicology and pathology.

Graduate Career Earnings in North Dakota

Average graduate salary for this degree:

SOC Code	Occupation	US National	North Dakota Avg	ND vs US
19-1012	Food Scientists and Technologists	$92,190	N/A	N/A
19-4013	Food Science Technicians	$54,400	N/A	N/A
25-1041	Agricultural Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary	$97,790	$101,610	+$3,820 (+3.9%)

01.1002 Food Technology and Processing. (PostBacCert, FPD)

A program that focuses on the application of chemical, physical, and engineering principles to the development and implementation of manufacturing, packaging, storage, and distribution technologies and processes for food products. Includes instruction in food engineering, food preservation and handling, food preparation, food packaging and display, food storage and shipment, and related equipment and facilities design, operation, and maintenance.

Graduate Career Earnings in North Dakota

Average graduate salary for this degree:

SOC Code	Occupation	US National	North Dakota Avg	ND vs US
19-1012	Food Scientists and Technologists	$92,190	N/A	N/A
19-4013	Food Science Technicians	$54,400	N/A	N/A

01.1099 Food Science and Technology, Other. (Cert2y+)

Any instructional program in food sciences and technology not listed above.

Graduate Career Earnings in North Dakota

Average graduate salary for this degree:

SOC Code	Occupation	US National	North Dakota Avg	ND vs US
19-1012	Food Scientists and Technologists	$92,190	N/A	N/A
19-4013	Food Science Technicians	$54,400	N/A	N/A
25-1041	Agricultural Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary	$97,790	$101,610	+$3,820 (+3.9%)

01.1102 Agronomy and Crop Science. (PostBacCert, FPD)

A program that focuses on the chemical, physical, and biological relationships of crops and the soils nurturing them. Includes instruction in the growth and behavior of agricultural crops, the development of new plant varieties, and the scientific management of soils and nutrients for maximum plant nutrition, health, and productivity.

Graduate Career Earnings in North Dakota

Average graduate salary for this degree:

SOC Code	Occupation	US National	North Dakota Avg	ND vs US
11-9013	Farmers, Ranchers, and Other Agricultural Managers	$97,240	N/A	N/A
19-1013	Soil and Plant Scientists	$83,040	$81,480	-$1,560 (-1.9%)
19-4012	Agricultural Technicians	$49,680	$50,510	+$830 (+1.7%)
25-1041	Agricultural Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary	$97,790	$101,610	+$3,820 (+3.9%)
25-9021	Farm and Home Management Educators	$60,470	$63,940	+$3,470 (+5.7%)
45-1011	First-Line Supervisors of Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Workers	$63,360	N/A	N/A

01.1103 Horticultural Science. (Cert2y+, PostBacCert)

A program that focuses on the scientific principles related to the cultivation of garden and ornamental plants, including fruits, vegetables, flowers, and landscape and nursery crops. Includes instruction in specific types of plants, such as citrus; breeding horticultural varieties; physiology of horticultural species; and the scientific management of horticultural plant development and production through the life cycle.

Graduate Career Earnings in North Dakota

Average graduate salary for this degree:

SOC Code	Occupation	US National	North Dakota Avg	ND vs US
11-9013	Farmers, Ranchers, and Other Agricultural Managers	$97,240	N/A	N/A
19-1013	Soil and Plant Scientists	$83,040	$81,480	-$1,560 (-1.9%)
25-1041	Agricultural Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary	$97,790	$101,610	+$3,820 (+3.9%)
25-9021	Farm and Home Management Educators	$60,470	$63,940	+$3,470 (+5.7%)

01.1106 Range Science and Management. (Cert2y+, PostBacCert, FPD)

A program that focuses on the scientific study of rangelands, arid regions, grasslands, and other areas of low productivity, as well as the principles of managing such resources for maximum benefit and environmental balance. Includes instruction in livestock management, wildlife biology, plant sciences, ecology, soil science, and hydrology.

Graduate Career Earnings in North Dakota

Average graduate salary for this degree:

SOC Code	Occupation	US National	North Dakota Avg	ND vs US
11-9013	Farmers, Ranchers, and Other Agricultural Managers	$97,240	N/A	N/A
19-1011	Animal Scientists	$104,970	N/A	N/A
19-1013	Soil and Plant Scientists	$83,040	$81,480	-$1,560 (-1.9%)
19-1031	Conservation Scientists	$74,310	$82,320	+$8,010 (+10.8%)
25-1041	Agricultural Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary	$97,790	$101,610	+$3,820 (+3.9%)
25-1043	Forestry and Conservation Science Teachers, Postsecondary	$103,780	N/A	N/A
25-9021	Farm and Home Management Educators	$60,470	$63,940	+$3,470 (+5.7%)

01.1201 Soil Science and Agronomy, General. (Cert2y+, PostBacCert, FPD)

A program that generally focuses on the scientific classification of soils, soil properties, and their relationship to agricultural crops. Includes instruction in soil chemistry, soil physics, soil biology, soil fertility, morphogenesis, mineralogy, hydrology, agronomy, and soil conservation and management.

Graduate Career Earnings in North Dakota

Average graduate salary for this degree:

SOC Code	Occupation	US National	North Dakota Avg	ND vs US
19-1013	Soil and Plant Scientists	$83,040	$81,480	-$1,560 (-1.9%)
19-4012	Agricultural Technicians	$49,680	$50,510	+$830 (+1.7%)
25-1041	Agricultural Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary	$97,790	$101,610	+$3,820 (+3.9%)

01.8301 Veterinary/Animal Health Technology/Technician and Veterinary Assistant. (Cert2y+)

A program that prepares individuals, under the supervision of veterinarians, laboratory animal specialists, and zoological professionals, to provide patient management, care, and clinical procedures assistance as well as owner communication. Includes instruction in animal nursing care, animal health and nutrition, animal handling, clinical pathology, radiology, anesthesiology, dental prophylaxis, surgical assisting, clinical laboratory procedures, office administration skills, patient and owner management, and applicable standards and regulations.

Graduate Career Earnings in North Dakota

Average graduate salary for this degree:

SOC Code	Occupation	US National	North Dakota Avg	ND vs US
25-1071	Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary	$137,900	$68,780	-$69,120 (-50.1%)
29-2056	Veterinary Technologists and Technicians	$46,280	$38,370	-$7,910 (-17.1%)
31-9096	Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers	$38,990	$36,300	-$2,690 (-6.9%)

19.0401 Family Resource Management Studies, General. (AltPostMSc)

A general program that focuses on the design and implementation of policies and processes contributing to successful individual and family resource management. Includes instruction in financial goal-setting and strategies; household income, assets, and debt management; preventing and resolving financial difficulties; and the use of relevant public resources.

Graduate Career Earnings in North Dakota

Average graduate salary for this degree:

SOC Code	Occupation	US National	North Dakota Avg	ND vs US
13-2052	Personal Financial Advisors	$160,210	$129,590	-$30,620 (-19.1%)
25-1192	Family and Consumer Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary	$84,450	N/A	N/A
25-9021	Farm and Home Management Educators	$60,470	$63,940	+$3,470 (+5.7%)

19.0501 Foods, Nutrition, and Wellness Studies, General. (PostBacCert, FPD)

A general program that focuses on the role of foods and nutrition in human health and wellness. Includes instruction in nutritional care and education, the planning and provision of food services, the development of consumable food products, life-span nutrition and wellness, the principles of nutritional assessment, and food safety and food composition.

Graduate Career Earnings in North Dakota

Average graduate salary for this degree:

SOC Code	Occupation	US National	North Dakota Avg	ND vs US
25-1192	Family and Consumer Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary	$84,450	N/A	N/A
29-1031	Dietitians and Nutritionists	$74,770	$66,730	-$8,040 (-10.8%)
29-2051	Dietetic Technicians	$39,560	N/A	N/A

19.0701 Human Development and Family Studies, General. (Cert2y+, PostBacCert)

A general program that focuses on basic human developmental and behavioral characteristics of the individual within the context of the family. Includes instruction in the conditions that influence human growth and development; strategies that promote growth and development across the life span; and the study of family systems.

Graduate Career Earnings in North Dakota

Average graduate salary for this degree:

SOC Code	Occupation	US National	North Dakota Avg	ND vs US
25-1192	Family and Consumer Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary	$84,450	N/A	N/A

19.0702 Adult Development and Aging. (AltPostMSc)

A program that focuses on the characteristics of aging populations and the needs of older individuals in family and institutional settings. Includes instruction in the biological and psychological stages of aging; the provision of dependent care; serving the social, economic, and psychological needs of aging adults; related public policy issues; and adult community resources.

Graduate Career Earnings in North Dakota

Average graduate salary for this degree:

SOC Code	Occupation	US National	North Dakota Avg	ND vs US
19-3039	Psychologists, All Other	$111,340	N/A	N/A
19-3099	Social Scientists and Related Workers, All Other	$106,440	$64,750	-$41,690 (-39.2%)
25-1192	Family and Consumer Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary	$84,450	N/A	N/A

19.0709 Child Care Provider/Assistant. (BSc)

A program that prepares individuals to be primary providers of home, family, residential, or institutional-based child care services. Includes instruction in child growth and development, nutrition, recreation, planning and supervision of play and learning activities, child abuse and neglect prevention, parent-child relationships, and applicable legal and administrative requirements.

Graduate Career Earnings in North Dakota

Average graduate salary for this degree:

SOC Code	Occupation	US National	North Dakota Avg	ND vs US
39-9011	Childcare Workers	$33,140	$29,870	-$3,270 (-9.9%)

19.0901 Apparel and Textiles, General. (Cert2y+, AltPostMSc)

A general program that focuses on the development of textile products and their distribution and use in terms of the psychological, social, economic, and physical needs of consumers. Includes instruction in the production, distribution, marketing, and end use of various apparel and textile products.

Graduate Career Earnings in North Dakota

Average graduate salary for this degree:

SOC Code	Occupation	US National	North Dakota Avg	ND vs US
25-1192	Family and Consumer Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary	$84,450	N/A	N/A
25-9021	Farm and Home Management Educators	$60,470	$63,940	+$3,470 (+5.7%)

19.0905 Apparel and Textile Marketing Management. (BSc, PostBacCert)

A program that focuses on marketing research and management as applied to the products and services of the apparel and textile industries. Includes instruction in applicable principles of textile and apparel design and manufacturing, sales and distribution systems, domestic and international market research, profitability, consumer research, and the design and implementation of marketing campaigns.

Graduate Career Earnings in North Dakota

Average graduate salary for this degree:

SOC Code	Occupation	US National	North Dakota Avg	ND vs US
11-2021	Marketing Managers	$171,520	$131,170	-$40,350 (-23.5%)
13-1022	Wholesale and Retail Buyers, Except Farm Products	N/A	N/A	N/A
13-1161	Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists	$86,480	$64,440	-$22,040 (-25.5%)

26.0101 Biology/Biological Sciences, General. (Cert2y+, PostBacCert)

A general program of biology at the introductory, basic level or a program in biology or the biological sciences that is undifferentiated as to title or content. Includes instruction in general biology and programs covering a variety of biological specializations.

Graduate Career Earnings in North Dakota

Average graduate salary for this degree:

SOC Code	Occupation	US National	North Dakota Avg	ND vs US
11-9121	Natural Sciences Managers	$173,500	$145,920	-$27,580 (-15.9%)
19-1029	Biological Scientists, All Other	$100,440	$68,170	-$32,270 (-32.1%)
19-1099	Life Scientists, All Other	$101,940	$68,750	-$33,190 (-32.6%)
19-4012	Agricultural Technicians	$49,680	$50,510	+$830 (+1.7%)
19-4013	Food Science Technicians	$54,400	N/A	N/A
19-4021	Biological Technicians	$58,020	$43,010	-$15,010 (-25.9%)
19-4092	Forensic Science Technicians	$75,260	$74,900	-$360 (-0.5%)
25-1042	Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary	$101,340	$64,220	-$37,120 (-36.6%)
25-2031	Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education	$73,700	$55,540	-$18,160 (-24.6%)

26.0202 Biochemistry. (PostBacCert, FPD)

A program that focuses on the scientific study of the chemistry of living systems, their fundamental chemical substances and reactions, and their chemical pathways and information transfer systems, with particular reference to carbohydrates, proteins, lipids, and nucleic acids. Includes instruction in bio-organic chemistry, protein chemistry, bioanalytical chemistry, bioseparations, regulatory biochemistry, enzymology, hormonal chemistry, calorimetry, and research methods and equipment operation.

Graduate Career Earnings in North Dakota

Average graduate salary for this degree:

SOC Code	Occupation	US National	North Dakota Avg	ND vs US
11-9121	Natural Sciences Managers	$173,500	$145,920	-$27,580 (-15.9%)
19-1021	Biochemists and Biophysicists	$115,570	N/A	N/A
19-1042	Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists	$112,690	$77,410	-$35,280 (-31.3%)
19-4013	Food Science Technicians	$54,400	N/A	N/A
19-4021	Biological Technicians	$58,020	$43,010	-$15,010 (-25.9%)
25-1042	Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary	$101,340	$64,220	-$37,120 (-36.6%)

26.0210 Biochemistry and Molecular Biology. (Cert2y+)

A program of study that combines the biological sub-disciplines of biochemistry and molecular biology. Includes instruction in general biology, general and organic chemistry, physics, biochemistry, molecular biology, immunology, microbiology, genetics, and cellular biology.

Graduate Career Earnings in North Dakota

Average graduate salary for this degree:

SOC Code	Occupation	US National	North Dakota Avg	ND vs US
11-9121	Natural Sciences Managers	$173,500	$145,920	-$27,580 (-15.9%)
19-1021	Biochemists and Biophysicists	$115,570	N/A	N/A
19-1029	Biological Scientists, All Other	$100,440	$68,170	-$32,270 (-32.1%)
25-1042	Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary	$101,340	$64,220	-$37,120 (-36.6%)

26.0305 Plant Pathology/Phytopathology. (PostBacCert, FPD)

A program that focuses on the scientific study of plant diseases and plant health, and the development of disease control mechanisms. Includes instruction in plant anatomy and physiology, pathogenesis, molecular plant virology, molecular genetics, bacterial epidemiology, causal agent identification, host/agent interactions, disease resistance and response mechanisms, developing plant disease treatments, disease prevention, and disease physiology and control.

Graduate Career Earnings in North Dakota

Average graduate salary for this degree:

SOC Code	Occupation	US National	North Dakota Avg	ND vs US
11-9121	Natural Sciences Managers	$173,500	$145,920	-$27,580 (-15.9%)
19-1013	Soil and Plant Scientists	$83,040	$81,480	-$1,560 (-1.9%)
19-1029	Biological Scientists, All Other	$100,440	$68,170	-$32,270 (-32.1%)
25-1042	Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary	$101,340	$64,220	-$37,120 (-36.6%)

26.0406 Cell/Cellular and Molecular Biology. (FPD)

An integrated, combined program that focuses on the scientific study of cells, cellular systems, and the molecular basis of cell structure and function. Includes instruction in cell biology, cell chemistry, molecular biology, biophysics, and structural biology.

Graduate Career Earnings in North Dakota

Average graduate salary for this degree:

SOC Code	Occupation	US National	North Dakota Avg	ND vs US
11-9121	Natural Sciences Managers	$173,500	$145,920	-$27,580 (-15.9%)
19-1029	Biological Scientists, All Other	$100,440	$68,170	-$32,270 (-32.1%)
19-1042	Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists	$112,690	$77,410	-$35,280 (-31.3%)
19-4021	Biological Technicians	$58,020	$43,010	-$15,010 (-25.9%)
25-1042	Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary	$101,340	$64,220	-$37,120 (-36.6%)

26.0502 Microbiology, General. (Cert2y+, PostBacCert, FPD)

A program that focuses on the scientific study of unicellular organisms and colonies, and subcellular genetic matter and their ecological interactions with human beings and other life. Includes instruction in microbial genetics, cell biology, cell physiology, virology, pathogenic microbiology, environmental microbiology, immunology, biostatistics, bioinformatics, and laboratory methods including microscopy.

Graduate Career Earnings in North Dakota

Average graduate salary for this degree:

SOC Code	Occupation	US National	North Dakota Avg	ND vs US
11-9121	Natural Sciences Managers	$173,500	$145,920	-$27,580 (-15.9%)
19-1022	Microbiologists	$95,200	$65,070	-$30,130 (-31.6%)
19-4013	Food Science Technicians	$54,400	N/A	N/A
19-4021	Biological Technicians	$58,020	$43,010	-$15,010 (-25.9%)
25-1042	Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary	$101,340	$64,220	-$37,120 (-36.6%)

26.0701 Zoology/Animal Biology. (FPD)

A general program that focuses on the scientific study of the biology of animal species and phyla, with reference to their molecular and cellular systems, anatomy, physiology, and behavior. Includes instruction in molecular and cell biology, microbiology, anatomy and physiology, ecology and behavior, evolutionary biology, and applications to specific species and phyla.

Graduate Career Earnings in North Dakota

Average graduate salary for this degree:

SOC Code	Occupation	US National	North Dakota Avg	ND vs US
11-9121	Natural Sciences Managers	$173,500	$145,920	-$27,580 (-15.9%)
19-1023	Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists	$77,920	$82,890	+$4,970 (+6.4%)
19-4021	Biological Technicians	$58,020	$43,010	-$15,010 (-25.9%)
25-1042	Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary	$101,340	$64,220	-$37,120 (-36.6%)

26.0702 Entomology. (PostBacCert, FPD)

A program that focuses on the scientific study of insect species and populations in respect of their life cycles, morphology, genetics, physiology, ecology, taxonomy, population dynamics, and environmental and economic impacts. Includes instruction in applicable biological and physical sciences as well as insect toxicology and the biochemical control of insect populations.

Graduate Career Earnings in North Dakota

Average graduate salary for this degree:

SOC Code	Occupation	US National	North Dakota Avg	ND vs US
11-9121	Natural Sciences Managers	$173,500	$145,920	-$27,580 (-15.9%)
19-1023	Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists	$77,920	$82,890	+$4,970 (+6.4%)
19-1029	Biological Scientists, All Other	$100,440	$68,170	-$32,270 (-32.1%)
25-1042	Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary	$101,340	$64,220	-$37,120 (-36.6%)

26.0807 Genome Sciences/Genomics. (PostBacCert, FPD)

A program that focuses on the scientific study of whole genome sequences and patterns of gene expression. Includes instruction in molecular and cellular biology, genetics, protein technologies, genomic sciences and techniques, bioinformatics, and scientific and research ethics.

Graduate Career Earnings in North Dakota

Average graduate salary for this degree:

SOC Code	Occupation	US National	North Dakota Avg	ND vs US
11-9121	Natural Sciences Managers	$173,500	$145,920	-$27,580 (-15.9%)
19-1029	Biological Scientists, All Other	$100,440	$68,170	-$32,270 (-32.1%)
25-1042	Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary	$101,340	$64,220	-$37,120 (-36.6%)
29-9092	Genetic Counselors	$102,890	N/A	N/A

26.1201 Biotechnology. (Cert2y+)

A program that focuses on the application of the biological sciences, biochemistry, and genetics to the preparation of new and enhanced agricultural, environmental, clinical, and industrial products, including the commercial exploitation of microbes, plants, and animals. Includes instruction in bioinformatics, gene identification, phylogenetics and comparative genomics, bioinorganic chemistry, immunoassaying, DNA sequencing, xenotransplantation, genetic engineering, industrial microbiology, drug and biologic development, enzyme-based production processes, patent law, biotechnology management and marketing, applicable regulations, and biotechnology ethics.

Graduate Career Earnings in North Dakota

Average graduate salary for this degree:

SOC Code	Occupation	US National	North Dakota Avg	ND vs US
11-9121	Natural Sciences Managers	$173,500	$145,920	-$27,580 (-15.9%)
19-1029	Biological Scientists, All Other	$100,440	$68,170	-$32,270 (-32.1%)
25-1042	Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary	$101,340	$64,220	-$37,120 (-36.6%)

26.1305 Environmental Biology. (PostBacCert, FPD)

A program that focuses on the scientific study of the origins, functions, relationships, interactions, and natural history of living populations, communities, species, and ecosystems in relation to dynamic environmental processes. Includes instruction in biodiversity, molecular genetic and genomic evolution, mesoscale ecology, computational biology and modeling, conservation biology, local and global environmental change, and restoration ecology.

Graduate Career Earnings in North Dakota

Average graduate salary for this degree:

SOC Code	Occupation	US National	North Dakota Avg	ND vs US
19-1023	Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists	$77,920	$82,890	+$4,970 (+6.4%)
19-1029	Biological Scientists, All Other	$100,440	$68,170	-$32,270 (-32.1%)
19-1031	Conservation Scientists	$74,310	$82,320	+$8,010 (+10.8%)
25-1042	Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary	$101,340	$64,220	-$37,120 (-36.6%)

26.1309 Epidemiology. (PostBacCert)

A program that focuses on the scientific study of disease, disability, and trauma patterns within and across populations and the development of health management mechanisms to prevent and control disease outbreaks and injurious behaviors. Includes instruction in biostatistics, biochemistry, molecular biology, immunology, disease and injury determinants, genetic disease and disability factors, behavioral studies, health services research, environmental disease and injury factors, and population studies.

Graduate Career Earnings in North Dakota

Average graduate salary for this degree:

SOC Code	Occupation	US National	North Dakota Avg	ND vs US
19-1041	Epidemiologists	$94,160	N/A	N/A
19-1042	Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists	$112,690	$77,410	-$35,280 (-31.3%)
25-1071	Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary	$137,900	$68,780	-$69,120 (-50.1%)

13.0401 Educational Leadership and Administration, General. (PostBacCert, MSc)

A program that focuses on the general principles and techniques of administering a wide variety of schools and other educational organizations and facilities, supervising educational personnel at the school or staff level, and that may prepare individuals as general administrators and supervisors.

Graduate Career Earnings in North Dakota

Average graduate salary for this degree:

SOC Code	Occupation	US National	North Dakota Avg	ND vs US
11-9031	Education and Childcare Administrators, Preschool and Daycare	$62,640	$47,930	-$14,710 (-23.5%)
11-9032	Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary	$113,360	$103,410	-$9,950 (-8.8%)
11-9033	Education Administrators, Postsecondary	$124,450	$105,100	-$19,350 (-15.5%)
11-9039	Education Administrators, All Other	$99,460	$88,570	-$10,890 (-10.9%)

13.0501 Educational/Instructional Technology. (BSc)

A program that focuses on integrating technology into educational curricula. Includes instruction in foundations of educational technology, computer applications, utilizing technology for assessment, multimedia instruction, web-based instruction, distance education, and designing and producing educational software and materials.

Graduate Career Earnings in North Dakota

Average graduate salary for this degree:

SOC Code	Occupation	US National	North Dakota Avg	ND vs US
13-1151	Training and Development Specialists	$73,760	$65,430	-$8,330 (-11.3%)
25-4022	Librarians and Media Collections Specialists	$69,180	$59,310	-$9,870 (-14.3%)
25-9031	Instructional Coordinators	$77,600	$73,770	-$3,830 (-4.9%)

13.0601 Educational Evaluation and Research. (FPD)

A program that focuses on the principles and procedures for generating information about educational programs, personnel and methods, and the analysis of such information for planning purposes. Includes instruction in evaluation theory, evaluation research design and planning, administering evaluations and related data collection activities, data reporting requirements, data analysis and interpretation, and related economic and policy issues.

Graduate Career Earnings in North Dakota

Average graduate salary for this degree:

SOC Code	Occupation	US National	North Dakota Avg	ND vs US
13-1111	Management Analysts	$114,710	$84,670	-$30,040 (-26.2%)
19-3099	Social Scientists and Related Workers, All Other	$106,440	$64,750	-$41,690 (-39.2%)
25-1081	Education Teachers, Postsecondary	$78,500	$59,820	-$18,680 (-23.8%)

13.1101 Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services. (PostBacCert, FPD)

A program that prepares individuals to apply the theory and principles of guidance and counseling to the provision of support for the personal, social, educational, and vocational development of students, and the organizing of guidance services within elementary, middle and secondary educational institutions. Includes instruction in legal and professional requirements, therapeutic counselor intervention, vocational counseling, and related sociological and psychological foundations.

Graduate Career Earnings in North Dakota

Average graduate salary for this degree:

SOC Code	Occupation	US National	North Dakota Avg	ND vs US
21-1012	Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors	$71,520	$60,070	-$11,450 (-16%)

13.1102 College Student Counseling and Personnel Services. (BSc)

A program that focuses on the organization and provision of counseling, referral, assistance and administrative services to students in postsecondary educational institutions and adult education facilities, and that may prepare individuals to function as professional counselors in such settings. Includes instruction in applicable laws and policies, residential counseling and services, vocational counseling and placement services, remedial skills counseling, and therapeutic counselor intervention.

Graduate Career Earnings in North Dakota

Average graduate salary for this degree:

SOC Code	Occupation	US National	North Dakota Avg	ND vs US
21-1012	Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors	$71,520	$60,070	-$11,450 (-16%)
39-9041	Residential Advisors	$41,590	$49,710	+$8,120 (+19.5%)

13.1201 Adult and Continuing Education and Teaching. (BSc)

A program that prepares individuals to teach adult students in various settings, including basic and remedial education programs, continuing education programs, and programs designed to develop or upgrade specific employment-related knowledge and skills.

Graduate Career Earnings in North Dakota

Average graduate salary for this degree:

SOC Code	Occupation	US National	North Dakota Avg	ND vs US
13-1151	Training and Development Specialists	$73,760	$65,430	-$8,330 (-11.3%)
25-3011	Adult Basic Education, Adult Secondary Education, and English as a Second Language Instructors	$64,660	$59,810	-$4,850 (-7.5%)
25-3021	Self-Enrichment Teachers	$53,330	$35,540	-$17,790 (-33.4%)

13.1206 Teacher Education, Multiple Levels. (PostBacCert)

A program that prepares individuals to teach students at more than one educational level, such as a combined program in elementary/secondary, early childhood/elementary, elementary/middle school, or junior high/high school teacher education.

Graduate Career Earnings in North Dakota

Average graduate salary for this degree:

SOC Code	Occupation	US National	North Dakota Avg	ND vs US
25-1081	Education Teachers, Postsecondary	$78,500	$59,820	-$18,680 (-23.8%)
25-2011	Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education	$41,450	$43,930	+$2,480 (+6%)
25-2012	Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education	$67,020	$54,630	-$12,390 (-18.5%)
25-2021	Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education	$69,790	$54,540	-$15,250 (-21.9%)
25-2022	Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education	$70,040	$56,640	-$13,400 (-19.1%)
25-2031	Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education	$73,700	$55,540	-$18,160 (-24.6%)

13.1214 College/Postsecondary/University Teaching. (FPD)

A program that prepares individuals to teach at a postsecondary institution. Includes instruction in andragogy, assessment, classroom motivation, instructional design and technology, learner-centered teaching, learning science, syllabus construction, and teaching critical thinking.

Graduate Career Earnings in North Dakota

Average graduate salary for this degree:

SOC Code	Occupation	US National	North Dakota Avg	ND vs US
25-1081	Education Teachers, Postsecondary	$78,500	$59,820	-$18,680 (-23.8%)

13.1299 Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods, Other. (BSc)

Any instructional program in teacher education and professional development not listed above.

Graduate Career Earnings in North Dakota

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SOC Code	Occupation	US National	North Dakota Avg	ND vs US
99-9999	NO MATCH	N/A	N/A	N/A

13.1301 Agricultural Teacher Education. (Cert2y+, PostBacCert)

A program that prepares individuals to teach vocational agricultural programs at various educational levels.

Graduate Career Earnings in North Dakota

Average graduate salary for this degree:

SOC Code	Occupation	US National	North Dakota Avg	ND vs US
25-1041	Agricultural Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary	$97,790	$101,610	+$3,820 (+3.9%)
25-1081	Education Teachers, Postsecondary	$78,500	$59,820	-$18,680 (-23.8%)
25-1194	Career/Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondary	$68,710	$76,750	+$8,040 (+11.7%)
25-2023	Career/Technical Education Teachers, Middle School	$68,690	$63,890	-$4,800 (-7%)
25-2032	Career/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary School	$70,550	$56,130	-$14,420 (-20.4%)

13.1302 Art Teacher Education. (Cert2y+)

A program that prepares individuals to teach art and art appreciation programs at various educational levels.

Graduate Career Earnings in North Dakota

Average graduate salary for this degree:

SOC Code	Occupation	US National	North Dakota Avg	ND vs US
25-1081	Education Teachers, Postsecondary	$78,500	$59,820	-$18,680 (-23.8%)
25-1121	Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary	$102,240	$58,910	-$43,330 (-42.4%)
25-2022	Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education	$70,040	$56,640	-$13,400 (-19.1%)
25-2031	Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education	$73,700	$55,540	-$18,160 (-24.6%)

13.1303 Business and Innovation/Entrepreneurship Teacher Education. (Cert2y+)

A program that prepares individuals to teach vocational business, innovation, and entrepreneurship programs at various educational levels. Includes instruction in business administration, business development, finance, idea generation, investing, logistics, management, and marketing.

Graduate Career Earnings in North Dakota

Average graduate salary for this degree:

SOC Code	Occupation	US National	North Dakota Avg	ND vs US
25-1011	Business Teachers, Postsecondary	$113,840	$62,980	-$50,860 (-44.7%)
25-1081	Education Teachers, Postsecondary	$78,500	$59,820	-$18,680 (-23.8%)
25-1194	Career/Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondary	$68,710	$76,750	+$8,040 (+11.7%)
25-2023	Career/Technical Education Teachers, Middle School	$68,690	$63,890	-$4,800 (-7%)
25-2032	Career/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary School	$70,550	$56,130	-$14,420 (-20.4%)

13.1305 English/Language Arts Teacher Education. (Cert2y+)

A program that prepares individuals to teach English grammar, composition and literature programs at various educational levels.

Graduate Career Earnings in North Dakota

Average graduate salary for this degree:

SOC Code	Occupation	US National	North Dakota Avg	ND vs US
25-1081	Education Teachers, Postsecondary	$78,500	$59,820	-$18,680 (-23.8%)
25-1123	English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary	$90,400	$60,790	-$29,610 (-32.8%)
25-2022	Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education	$70,040	$56,640	-$13,400 (-19.1%)
25-2031	Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education	$73,700	$55,540	-$18,160 (-24.6%)

13.1307 Health Teacher Education. (Cert2y+)

A program that prepares individuals to teach health education programs at various educational levels.

Graduate Career Earnings in North Dakota

Average graduate salary for this degree:

SOC Code	Occupation	US National	North Dakota Avg	ND vs US
25-1081	Education Teachers, Postsecondary	$78,500	$59,820	-$18,680 (-23.8%)
25-2022	Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education	$70,040	$56,640	-$13,400 (-19.1%)
25-2031	Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education	$73,700	$55,540	-$18,160 (-24.6%)

13.1308 Family and Consumer Sciences/Home Economics Teacher Education. (Cert2y+, PostBacCert)

A program that prepares individuals to teach vocational home economics programs at various educational levels.

Graduate Career Earnings in North Dakota

Average graduate salary for this degree:

SOC Code	Occupation	US National	North Dakota Avg	ND vs US
25-1081	Education Teachers, Postsecondary	$78,500	$59,820	-$18,680 (-23.8%)
25-1192	Family and Consumer Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary	$84,450	N/A	N/A
25-2022	Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education	$70,040	$56,640	-$13,400 (-19.1%)
25-2023	Career/Technical Education Teachers, Middle School	$68,690	$63,890	-$4,800 (-7%)
25-2031	Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education	$73,700	$55,540	-$18,160 (-24.6%)
25-2032	Career/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary School	$70,550	$56,130	-$14,420 (-20.4%)

13.1311 Mathematics Teacher Education. (Cert2y+)

A program that prepares individuals to teach mathematics programs at various educational levels.

Graduate Career Earnings in North Dakota

Average graduate salary for this degree:

SOC Code	Occupation	US National	North Dakota Avg	ND vs US
25-1022	Mathematical Science Teachers, Postsecondary	$92,880	$60,310	-$32,570 (-35.1%)
25-1081	Education Teachers, Postsecondary	$78,500	$59,820	-$18,680 (-23.8%)
25-2022	Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education	$70,040	$56,640	-$13,400 (-19.1%)
25-2031	Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education	$73,700	$55,540	-$18,160 (-24.6%)

13.1312 Music Teacher Education. (Cert2y+)

A program that prepares individuals to teach music and music appreciation programs at various educational levels.

Graduate Career Earnings in North Dakota

Average graduate salary for this degree:

SOC Code	Occupation	US National	North Dakota Avg	ND vs US
25-1081	Education Teachers, Postsecondary	$78,500	$59,820	-$18,680 (-23.8%)
25-1121	Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary	$102,240	$58,910	-$43,330 (-42.4%)
25-2022	Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education	$70,040	$56,640	-$13,400 (-19.1%)
25-2031	Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education	$73,700	$55,540	-$18,160 (-24.6%)

13.1314 Physical Education Teaching and Coaching. (Cert2y+)

A program that prepares individuals to teach physical education programs and/or to coach sports at various educational levels.

Graduate Career Earnings in North Dakota

Average graduate salary for this degree:

SOC Code	Occupation	US National	North Dakota Avg	ND vs US
25-1081	Education Teachers, Postsecondary	$78,500	$59,820	-$18,680 (-23.8%)
25-1193	Recreation and Fitness Studies Teachers, Postsecondary	$87,980	$59,460	-$28,520 (-32.4%)
25-2022	Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education	$70,040	$56,640	-$13,400 (-19.1%)
25-2031	Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education	$73,700	$55,540	-$18,160 (-24.6%)
27-2022	Coaches and Scouts	$58,910	$42,430	-$16,480 (-28%)
39-9031	Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors	$51,360	$36,330	-$15,030 (-29.3%)

13.1316 Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education. (Cert2y+)

A program that prepares individuals to teach general science programs, or a combination of the biological and physical science subject matter areas, at various educational levels.

Graduate Career Earnings in North Dakota

Average graduate salary for this degree:

SOC Code	Occupation	US National	North Dakota Avg	ND vs US
25-1041	Agricultural Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary	$97,790	$101,610	+$3,820 (+3.9%)
25-1042	Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary	$101,340	$64,220	-$37,120 (-36.6%)
25-1043	Forestry and Conservation Science Teachers, Postsecondary	$103,780	N/A	N/A
25-1051	Atmospheric, Earth, Marine, and Space Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary	$112,950	$97,810	-$15,140 (-13.4%)
25-1052	Chemistry Teachers, Postsecondary	$103,030	$108,580	+$5,550 (+5.4%)
25-1053	Environmental Science Teachers, Postsecondary	$100,360	N/A	N/A
25-1054	Physics Teachers, Postsecondary	$105,460	N/A	N/A
25-1081	Education Teachers, Postsecondary	$78,500	$59,820	-$18,680 (-23.8%)
25-2022	Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education	$70,040	$56,640	-$13,400 (-19.1%)
25-2031	Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education	$73,700	$55,540	-$18,160 (-24.6%)

13.1318 Social Studies Teacher Education. (Cert2y+)

A program that prepares individuals to teach general social studies programs at various educational levels.

Graduate Career Earnings in North Dakota

Average graduate salary for this degree:

SOC Code	Occupation	US National	North Dakota Avg	ND vs US
25-2022	Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education	$70,040	$56,640	-$13,400 (-19.1%)
25-2031	Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education	$73,700	$55,540	-$18,160 (-24.6%)

13.1322 Biology Teacher Education. (Cert2y+)

A program that prepares individuals to teach biology programs at various educational levels.

Graduate Career Earnings in North Dakota

Average graduate salary for this degree:

SOC Code	Occupation	US National	North Dakota Avg	ND vs US
25-1042	Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary	$101,340	$64,220	-$37,120 (-36.6%)
25-1081	Education Teachers, Postsecondary	$78,500	$59,820	-$18,680 (-23.8%)
25-2022	Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education	$70,040	$56,640	-$13,400 (-19.1%)
25-2031	Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education	$73,700	$55,540	-$18,160 (-24.6%)

13.1323 Chemistry Teacher Education. (Cert2y+)

A program that prepares individuals to teach chemistry programs at various educational levels.

Graduate Career Earnings in North Dakota

Average graduate salary for this degree:

SOC Code	Occupation	US National	North Dakota Avg	ND vs US
25-1052	Chemistry Teachers, Postsecondary	$103,030	$108,580	+$5,550 (+5.4%)
25-1081	Education Teachers, Postsecondary	$78,500	$59,820	-$18,680 (-23.8%)
25-2022	Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education	$70,040	$56,640	-$13,400 (-19.1%)
25-2031	Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education	$73,700	$55,540	-$18,160 (-24.6%)

13.1325 French Language Teacher Education. (Cert2y+)

A program that prepares individuals to teach French language programs at various educational levels.

Graduate Career Earnings in North Dakota

Average graduate salary for this degree:

SOC Code	Occupation	US National	North Dakota Avg	ND vs US
25-1081	Education Teachers, Postsecondary	$78,500	$59,820	-$18,680 (-23.8%)
25-1124	Foreign Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary	$87,670	N/A	N/A
25-2022	Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education	$70,040	$56,640	-$13,400 (-19.1%)
25-2031	Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education	$73,700	$55,540	-$18,160 (-24.6%)

13.1328 History Teacher Education. (Cert2y+)

A program that prepares individuals to teach history programs at various educational levels.

Graduate Career Earnings in North Dakota

Average graduate salary for this degree:

SOC Code	Occupation	US National	North Dakota Avg	ND vs US
25-1081	Education Teachers, Postsecondary	$78,500	$59,820	-$18,680 (-23.8%)
25-1125	History Teachers, Postsecondary	$93,710	N/A	N/A
25-2022	Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education	$70,040	$56,640	-$13,400 (-19.1%)
25-2031	Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education	$73,700	$55,540	-$18,160 (-24.6%)

13.1329 Physics Teacher Education. (Cert2y+)

A program that prepares individuals to teach physics programs at various educational levels.

Graduate Career Earnings in North Dakota

Average graduate salary for this degree:

SOC Code	Occupation	US National	North Dakota Avg	ND vs US
25-1054	Physics Teachers, Postsecondary	$105,460	N/A	N/A
25-1081	Education Teachers, Postsecondary	$78,500	$59,820	-$18,680 (-23.8%)
25-2031	Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education	$73,700	$55,540	-$18,160 (-24.6%)

13.1330 Spanish Language Teacher Education. (Cert2y+)

A program that prepares individuals to teach Spanish language programs at various educational levels.

Graduate Career Earnings in North Dakota

Average graduate salary for this degree:

SOC Code	Occupation	US National	North Dakota Avg	ND vs US
25-1081	Education Teachers, Postsecondary	$78,500	$59,820	-$18,680 (-23.8%)
25-1124	Foreign Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary	$87,670	N/A	N/A
25-2022	Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education	$70,040	$56,640	-$13,400 (-19.1%)
25-2031	Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education	$73,700	$55,540	-$18,160 (-24.6%)

13.1337 Earth Science Teacher Education. (Cert2y+)

A program that prepares individuals to teach earth science programs at various educational levels.

Graduate Career Earnings in North Dakota

Average graduate salary for this degree:

SOC Code	Occupation	US National	North Dakota Avg	ND vs US
25-1051	Atmospheric, Earth, Marine, and Space Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary	$112,950	$97,810	-$15,140 (-13.4%)
25-1081	Education Teachers, Postsecondary	$78,500	$59,820	-$18,680 (-23.8%)
25-2022	Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education	$70,040	$56,640	-$13,400 (-19.1%)
25-2031	Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education	$73,700	$55,540	-$18,160 (-24.6%)

04.0201 Architecture. (Cert2y+, PostBacCert)

A program that prepares individuals for the independent professional practice of architecture and to conduct research in various aspects of the field. Includes instruction in architectural design, history, and theory; building structures and environmental systems; project and site planning; construction; professional responsibilities and standards; and related cultural, social, economic, and environmental issues.

Graduate Career Earnings in North Dakota

Average graduate salary for this degree:

SOC Code	Occupation	US National	North Dakota Avg	ND vs US
11-9041	Architectural and Engineering Managers	$175,710	$143,430	-$32,280 (-18.4%)
17-1011	Architects, Except Landscape and Naval	$103,390	$84,420	-$18,970 (-18.3%)
25-1031	Architecture Teachers, Postsecondary	$110,360	N/A	N/A

04.0401 Environmental Design/Architecture. (Cert2y+)

A program that prepares individuals to design public and private spaces, indoor and outdoor, for leisure, recreational, commercial, and living purposes, and for professional practice as environmental designers and architects. Includes instruction in the design and planning of public and private open spaces and their relationship to buildings and other aspects of the built environment; facilities management; related aspects of interior design and architecture, landscape architecture, and urban planning; and professional responsibilities and standards.

Graduate Career Earnings in North Dakota

Average graduate salary for this degree:

SOC Code	Occupation	US National	North Dakota Avg	ND vs US
11-9041	Architectural and Engineering Managers	$175,710	$143,430	-$32,280 (-18.4%)
17-1011	Architects, Except Landscape and Naval	$103,390	$84,420	-$18,970 (-18.3%)
17-1012	Landscape Architects	$88,000	$86,410	-$1,590 (-1.8%)
25-1031	Architecture Teachers, Postsecondary	$110,360	N/A	N/A

04.0601 Landscape Architecture. (PostBacCert)

A program that prepares individuals for the independent professional practice of landscape architecture and research in various aspects of the field. Includes instruction in geology and hydrology; soils, groundcovers, and horticultural elements; project and site planning; landscape design, history, and theory; environmental design; applicable law and regulations; and professional responsibilities and standards.

Graduate Career Earnings in North Dakota

Average graduate salary for this degree:

SOC Code	Occupation	US National	North Dakota Avg	ND vs US
11-9041	Architectural and Engineering Managers	$175,710	$143,430	-$32,280 (-18.4%)
17-1012	Landscape Architects	$88,000	$86,410	-$1,590 (-1.8%)
25-1031	Architecture Teachers, Postsecondary	$110,360	N/A	N/A

11.0101 Computer and Information Sciences, General. (AltPostMSc)

A general program that focuses on computing, computer science, and information science and systems. Such programs are undifferentiated as to title and content and are not to be confused with specific programs in computer science, information science, or related support services.

Graduate Career Earnings in North Dakota

Average graduate salary for this degree:

SOC Code	Occupation	US National	North Dakota Avg	ND vs US
11-3021	Computer and Information Systems Managers	$187,990	$125,790	-$62,200 (-33.1%)
15-1211	Computer Systems Analysts	$111,960	$105,290	-$6,670 (-6%)
15-1221	Computer and Information Research Scientists	$152,310	N/A	N/A
15-1241	Computer Network Architects	$135,890	$121,780	-$14,110 (-10.4%)
15-1242	Database Administrators	$107,440	$85,930	-$21,510 (-20%)
15-1243	Database Architects	$142,620	$112,830	-$29,790 (-20.9%)
15-1244	Network and Computer Systems Administrators	$101,190	$74,950	-$26,240 (-25.9%)
15-1253	Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers	$110,260	$84,230	-$26,030 (-23.6%)
15-1255	Web and Digital Interface Designers	$111,450	$73,040	-$38,410 (-34.5%)
15-1299	Computer Occupations, All Other	$116,700	$69,330	-$47,370 (-40.6%)
25-1021	Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary	$105,830	$121,310	+$15,480 (+14.6%)

11.0102 Artificial Intelligence. (AltPostMSc)

A program that focuses on the symbolic inference, representation, and simulation by computers and software of human learning and reasoning processes and capabilities, and the computer modeling of human motor control and motion. Includes instruction in computing theory, cybernetics, human factors, natural language processing, and applicable aspects of engineering, technology, and specific end-use applications.

Graduate Career Earnings in North Dakota

Average graduate salary for this degree:

SOC Code	Occupation	US National	North Dakota Avg	ND vs US
15-1221	Computer and Information Research Scientists	$152,310	N/A	N/A
15-1252	Software Developers	$144,570	$106,060	-$38,510 (-26.6%)
15-2051	Data Scientists	$124,590	$98,860	-$25,730 (-20.7%)
25-1021	Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary	$105,830	$121,310	+$15,480 (+14.6%)

11.0199 Computer and Information Sciences, Other. (BSc)

Any instructional program in computer science not listed above.

Graduate Career Earnings in North Dakota

Average graduate salary for this degree:

SOC Code	Occupation	US National	North Dakota Avg	ND vs US
15-1221	Computer and Information Research Scientists	$152,310	N/A	N/A
25-1021	Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary	$105,830	$121,310	+$15,480 (+14.6%)

11.0501 Computer Systems Analysis/Analyst. (AltPostMSc)

A program that prepares individuals to apply programming and systems analysis principles to the selection, implementation, and troubleshooting of customized computer and software installations across the life cycle. Includes instruction in computer hardware and software; compilation, composition, execution, and operating systems; low- and high-level languages and language programming; programming and debugging techniques; installation and maintenance testing and documentation; process and data flow analysis; user needs analysis and documentation; cost-benefit analysis; and specification design.

Graduate Career Earnings in North Dakota

Average graduate salary for this degree:

SOC Code	Occupation	US National	North Dakota Avg	ND vs US
15-1211	Computer Systems Analysts	$111,960	$105,290	-$6,670 (-6%)
15-1231	Computer Network Support Specialists	$79,610	$71,380	-$8,230 (-10.3%)
15-1241	Computer Network Architects	$135,890	$121,780	-$14,110 (-10.4%)
15-1243	Database Architects	$142,620	$112,830	-$29,790 (-20.9%)
15-1253	Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers	$110,260	$84,230	-$26,030 (-23.6%)
25-1021	Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary	$105,830	$121,310	+$15,480 (+14.6%)

11.0701 Computer Science. (Cert2y+, PostBacCert, FPD, AltPostMSc)

A program that focuses on computer theory, computing problems and solutions, and the design of computer systems and user interfaces from a scientific perspective. Includes instruction in the principles of computational science, computer development and programming, and applications to a variety of end-use situations.

Graduate Career Earnings in North Dakota

Average graduate salary for this degree:

SOC Code	Occupation	US National	North Dakota Avg	ND vs US
11-3021	Computer and Information Systems Managers	$187,990	$125,790	-$62,200 (-33.1%)
15-1212	Information Security Analysts	$127,730	$103,250	-$24,480 (-19.2%)
15-1221	Computer and Information Research Scientists	$152,310	N/A	N/A
15-1231	Computer Network Support Specialists	$79,610	$71,380	-$8,230 (-10.3%)
15-1243	Database Architects	$142,620	$112,830	-$29,790 (-20.9%)
15-1251	Computer Programmers	$103,640	$90,010	-$13,630 (-13.2%)
15-1252	Software Developers	$144,570	$106,060	-$38,510 (-26.6%)
15-1253	Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers	$110,260	$84,230	-$26,030 (-23.6%)
15-1254	Web Developers	$98,790	$71,160	-$27,630 (-28%)
15-1255	Web and Digital Interface Designers	$111,450	$73,040	-$38,410 (-34.5%)
15-1299	Computer Occupations, All Other	$116,700	$69,330	-$47,370 (-40.6%)
15-2051	Data Scientists	$124,590	$98,860	-$25,730 (-20.7%)
25-1021	Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary	$105,830	$121,310	+$15,480 (+14.6%)

11.1003 Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance. (Cert2y+, BSc, AltPostMSc)

A program that prepares individuals to assess the security needs of computer and network systems, recommend safeguard solutions, and manage the implementation, auditing, and maintenance of security devices, systems, and procedures. Includes instruction in computer architecture, programming, and systems analysis; networking; telecommunications; cryptography; security system auditing and design; applicable law and regulations; risk assessment and policy analysis; contingency planning; user access issues; investigation techniques; and troubleshooting.

Graduate Career Earnings in North Dakota

Average graduate salary for this degree:

SOC Code	Occupation	US National	North Dakota Avg	ND vs US
11-3021	Computer and Information Systems Managers	$187,990	$125,790	-$62,200 (-33.1%)
15-1212	Information Security Analysts	$127,730	$103,250	-$24,480 (-19.2%)
15-1231	Computer Network Support Specialists	$79,610	$71,380	-$8,230 (-10.3%)
15-1241	Computer Network Architects	$135,890	$121,780	-$14,110 (-10.4%)
15-1242	Database Administrators	$107,440	$85,930	-$21,510 (-20%)
15-1243	Database Architects	$142,620	$112,830	-$29,790 (-20.9%)
15-1244	Network and Computer Systems Administrators	$101,190	$74,950	-$26,240 (-25.9%)

42.0101 Psychology, General. (Cert2y+, PostBacCert, FPD)

A general program that focuses on the scientific study of individual and collective behavior, the physical and environmental bases of behavior, and the analysis and treatment of behavior problems and disorders. Includes instruction in the principles of the various subfields of psychology, research methods, and psychological assessment and testing methods.

Graduate Career Earnings in North Dakota

Average graduate salary for this degree:

SOC Code	Occupation	US National	North Dakota Avg	ND vs US
11-9199	Managers, All Other	$149,890	$115,060	-$34,830 (-23.2%)
19-3032	Industrial-Organizational Psychologists	$134,400	N/A	N/A
19-3033	Clinical and Counseling Psychologists	$106,850	$95,470	-$11,380 (-10.7%)
19-3039	Psychologists, All Other	$111,340	N/A	N/A
19-4061	Social Science Research Assistants	$63,560	N/A	N/A
25-1066	Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary	$93,530	$99,200	+$5,670 (+6.1%)

42.2703 Developmental and Child Psychology. (FPD)

A program that focuses on the scientific study of the unique stages of psychological growth and development of individuals from infancy through childhood. Includes instruction in cognitive and perceptual development, emotional development, personality development, the effects of biological maturation on behavior, theories of cognitive growth and related research methods, testing and assessment methods for different age levels, research on child and adolescent behavior therapy, and the psychology of aging.

Graduate Career Earnings in North Dakota

Average graduate salary for this degree:

SOC Code	Occupation	US National	North Dakota Avg	ND vs US
11-9199	Managers, All Other	$149,890	$115,060	-$34,830 (-23.2%)
19-3033	Clinical and Counseling Psychologists	$106,850	$95,470	-$11,380 (-10.7%)
21-1021	Child, Family, and School Social Workers	$62,920	$70,670	+$7,750 (+12.3%)
25-1066	Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary	$93,530	$99,200	+$5,670 (+6.1%)

42.2704 Experimental Psychology. (FPD)

A program that focuses on the scientific study of behavior under experimental conditions and the analysis of controlled behavioral responses. Includes instruction in learning theory, research design and experimental methods, psychological measurement, statistical design and methods, analysis of cognitive and behavioral variables, and the conduct of specialized and large-scale studies.

Graduate Career Earnings in North Dakota

Average graduate salary for this degree:

SOC Code	Occupation	US National	North Dakota Avg	ND vs US
11-9199	Managers, All Other	$149,890	$115,060	-$34,830 (-23.2%)
19-3039	Psychologists, All Other	$111,340	N/A	N/A
25-1066	Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary	$93,530	$99,200	+$5,670 (+6.1%)

42.2708 Psychometrics and Quantitative Psychology. (Cert2y+)

A program that focuses on the mathematical and statistical procedures used in psychological test construction and validation; the general problems of the measurement of behavior; and the application of quantitative methods to research design and other methodological topics.

Graduate Career Earnings in North Dakota

Average graduate salary for this degree:

SOC Code	Occupation	US National	North Dakota Avg	ND vs US
11-9199	Managers, All Other	$149,890	$115,060	-$34,830 (-23.2%)
15-2041	Statisticians	$112,330	$81,580	-$30,750 (-27.4%)
19-3039	Psychologists, All Other	$111,340	N/A	N/A
19-4061	Social Science Research Assistants	$63,560	N/A	N/A
25-1066	Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary	$93,530	$99,200	+$5,670 (+6.1%)