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Agricultural Business and Management at North Dakota State University-Main Campus

Fargo, ND · Public · Bachelor's Degree

DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case) — assumes in-state tuition

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $59,953/yr (25% vs median)

AI Risk High (48% exposed)

Job Market Very Large (398,100 openings/yr)

ROI 13.3x earnings multiple (9.3x out-of-state)

Ranked #7 of 77 Agricultural Business and Management programs Top 10%

How AI Changes the Outlook

Three scenarios based on how aggressively AI disrupts the career paths available to Agricultural Business and Management graduates.

	Optimistic No Disruption	Base Case Gradual AI	Pessimistic Aggressive AI
10-Year Earnings	$588K	$579K	$527K
Earnings Multiple (In-State)	13.5x	13.3x	12.1x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State)	9.5x	9.3x	8.5x
Probability of Field Employment	41%	37%	28%
DegreeOutlook Score	72	71	64

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)

$43,428

Out-of-state: $62,044 (9.3x ROI)

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$65,336

-50% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$17,875

3.6 months of Year 1 earnings

Reported Earnings (5 Year)

$70,611

18% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

Graduates earn $59,953/yr, edging above the $48,075 national average for Agricultural Business and Management — a modest premium that suggests solid regional demand.

With a 13.3x return on in-state tuition over ten years, the financial case for this program is compelling by virtually any measure.

The 10% difference between AI scenarios reflects partial automation exposure. Some Agricultural Business and Management career paths face displacement, but others in the field are more insulated.

At $17,875 in median debt against $59,953 in first-year earnings, graduates can expect to clear their loan balance in under six months of full earnings.

At #7 of 77 programs, this Agricultural Business and Management program outperforms the majority of its peers. The top 10% ranking reflects consistently above-average outcomes.

The limited growth from $59,953 to $70,611 over five years suggests earnings in this field plateau relatively early in one's career.

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Top Career Paths

Economics teachers, postsecondary $119,980/yr

Economists $115,440/yr

Farmers, ranchers, and other agricultural managers $87,980/yr

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does a 71/100 DegreeOutlook Score mean for Agricultural Business and Management at North Dakota State University-Main Campus?

At 71/100, this is a high-performing program. The DegreeOutlook Score combines earnings, AI resilience, and ROI — and this program delivers on all three.

Should I worry about AI if I study Agricultural Business and Management at North Dakota State University-Main Campus?

The 48% AI task exposure score is above average. Our model shows this affecting job availability more than salaries — graduates may face stiffer competition for fewer positions.

Scores use College Scorecard earnings, BLS employment projections, and AI task-exposure research. See full methodology →