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Agriculture at Dickinson State University

Dickinson, ND · Public · Bachelor's Degree · Agriculture, General
39 /100
DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case) — assumes in-state tuition
39
Optimistic
39
Base Case
31
Pessimistic
Earnings $42,583/yr (5% vs median)
AI Risk High (47% exposed)
Job Market Small (6,800 openings/yr)
ROI 13.5x earnings multiple (10.9x out-of-state)
Ranked #20 of 47 Agriculture, General programs Top 50%

How AI Changes the Outlook

Three scenarios based on how aggressively AI disrupts the career paths available to Agriculture graduates.

Optimistic
No Disruption		 Base Case
Gradual AI		 Pessimistic
Aggressive AI
10-Year Earnings $491K $491K $459K
Earnings Multiple (In-State) 13.5x 13.5x 12.6x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State) 10.9x 10.9x 10.2x
Probability of Field Employment 43% 39% 29%
DegreeOutlook Score 39 39 31

10-Year Earnings Projection

*Year 1 uses actual reported earnings. Scenarios diverge as AI impact compounds over time.

4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)
$36,472
Out-of-state: $44,872 (10.9x ROI)
4-Year Net Price (After Aid)
$61,080
-67% less than sticker · See by income

Program Analysis

Dickinson State University's Agriculture graduates start at $42,583/yr — above the $40,365 national average, though not by a wide margin.

Every dollar of in-state tuition returns an estimated 13.5x in decade earnings — an exceptional ratio that places this among the highest-ROI Agriculture programs nationally.

Some AI exposure exists in Agriculture's typical career paths, with 47% of job tasks potentially affected. The pessimistic scenario still projects solid returns, with a 6% gap from the optimistic case.

At #20 of 47 Agriculture programs, Dickinson State University scores above the median — competitive but not a standout.

About Dickinson State University

Dickinson State University's 60% acceptance rate reflects moderate selectivity, a smaller institution with 1,108 students in Dickinson, ND.

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Top Career Paths

Agricultural sciences teachers, postsecondary $86,350/yr
Food scientists and technologists $85,310/yr
Animal scientists $79,120/yr
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Compare & Explore

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Agriculture at Other Schools

California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo ($64,786) Texas A & M University-College Station ($59,625) North Dakota State University-Main Campus ($55,828) Texas Tech University ($54,596) Cornell University ($53,465) South Dakota State University ($49,781) Western Illinois University ($48,509) Fort Hays State University ($48,048)

Other Majors at Dickinson State University

Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing ($68,151) Accounting and Related Services ($51,006) Business Administration, Management and Operations ($50,830) Human Resources Management and Services ($50,122) Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods ($49,811) Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas ($44,841)

Consider the Trade Route?

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Trade programs often mean less time in school, lower student debt, and hands-on career paths that tend to be more resilient to AI disruption.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the DegreeOutlook Score for Agriculture at Dickinson State University?
A score of 39/100 indicates below-average financial outcomes for Agriculture. Earnings, ROI, or AI risk factors are pulling the score down.
Will AI replace Agriculture careers?
With 47% of typical job tasks exposed to AI, this is one of the higher-risk fields. Our pessimistic scenario projects $459,335 in decade earnings vs $490,786 in the optimistic case — a meaningful gap.
Scores use College Scorecard earnings, BLS employment projections, and AI task-exposure research. See full methodology →