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Business/Corporate Communications 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 $36,513/yr (-16% vs median)

AI Risk Very High (63% exposed)

Job Market Large (88,400 openings/yr)

ROI 12.4x earnings multiple (8.7x out-of-state)

Ranked #6 of 14 Business/Corporate Communications programs Top 50%

How AI Changes the Outlook

Three scenarios based on how aggressively AI disrupts the career paths available to Business/Corporate Communications graduates.

	Optimistic No Disruption	Base Case Gradual AI	Pessimistic Aggressive AI
10-Year Earnings	$546K	$538K	$489K
Earnings Multiple (In-State)	12.6x	12.4x	11.3x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State)	8.8x	8.7x	7.9x
Probability of Field Employment	47%	40%	26%
DegreeOutlook Score	45	45	35

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 (8.7x ROI)

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$65,336

-50% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$25,250

8.3 months of Year 1 earnings

Reported Earnings (5 Year)

$55,166

51% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

North Dakota State University-Main Campus's Business/Corporate Communications graduates start at $36,513/yr, trailing the $43,277 national average by 16%. The program's value hinges on affordability.

The 12.4x earnings multiple means ten-year projected earnings exceed tuition cost by an order of magnitude. By pure financial math, this is a standout.

AI risk is moderate — 63% task exposure — and the 10% scenario spread suggests disruption would dent but not destroy the earnings outlook.

The $25,250 debt-to-$36,513 income ratio translates to about 8 months of earnings. Standard loan terms should handle this comfortably.

Ranked #6 out of 14 programs, North Dakota State University-Main Campus's Business/Corporate Communications offering sits in the upper half but doesn't break into the top tier.

Earnings growth from $36,513 to $55,166 over five years (51% increase) indicates that graduates in this field see meaningful salary progression.

About North Dakota State University-Main Campus

A 96% acceptance rate means North Dakota State University-Main Campus is accessible to most applicants, enrolling 9,567 students in Fargo, ND.

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Top Career Paths

Public relations managers $138,520/yr

Fundraising managers $123,480/yr

Business teachers, postsecondary $97,270/yr

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Frequently Asked Questions

How does North Dakota State University-Main Campus's Business/Corporate Communications program score?

This program scores 45/100 — on the lower end for Business/Corporate Communications. Prospective students should carefully weigh costs against likely earnings.

How vulnerable is Business/Corporate Communications to AI automation?

AI won't 'replace' Business/Corporate Communications careers outright, but it is likely to reduce the number of job openings. We model 63% task exposure, which compresses field employment probability in our scenarios.

Why are Business/Corporate Communications earnings lower at North Dakota State University-Main Campus?

Lower starting pay at North Dakota State University-Main Campus may reflect local labor market conditions rather than program quality. Many graduates see convergence with national averages within 3-5 years.

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