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Finance and Financial Management Services 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 $53,163/yr (-4% vs median)

AI Risk Very High (55% exposed)

Job Market Very Large (622,100 openings/yr)

ROI 14.8x earnings multiple (10.3x out-of-state)

Ranked #150 of 431 Finance and Financial Management Services programs Top 50%

How AI Changes the Outlook

Three scenarios based on how aggressively AI disrupts the career paths available to Finance and Financial Management Services graduates.

	Optimistic No Disruption	Base Case Gradual AI	Pessimistic Aggressive AI
10-Year Earnings	$663K	$642K	$577K
Earnings Multiple (In-State)	15.3x	14.8x	13.3x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State)	10.7x	10.3x	9.3x
Probability of Field Employment	69%	61%	44%
DegreeOutlook Score	78	76	74

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 (10.3x ROI)

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$65,336

-50% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$23,250

5.2 months of Year 1 earnings

Reported Earnings (5 Year)

$69,912

32% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

First-year earnings of $53,163 track close to the $55,340 national median for Finance and Financial Management Services programs. This is a middle-of-the-road outcome on salary alone.

With a 14.8x return on in-state tuition over ten years, the financial case for this program is compelling by virtually any measure.

The 13% difference between AI scenarios reflects partial automation exposure. Some Finance and Financial Management Services career paths face displacement, but others in the field are more insulated.

At $23,250 in median debt against $53,163 in first-year earnings, graduates can expect to clear their loan balance in under six months of full earnings.

A #150 ranking among 431 Finance and Financial Management Services programs places North Dakota State University-Main Campus in the middle-to-upper range. Solid, not exceptional.

A 32% earnings increase from $53,163 to $69,912 over five years is solid — not a moonshot, but evidence of normal career advancement.

About North Dakota State University-Main Campus

North Dakota State University-Main Campus has a 96% acceptance rate, making it broadly accessible, enrolling 9,567 students in Fargo, ND.

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Top Career Paths

Chief executives $206,420/yr

Financial managers $161,700/yr

Financial risk specialists $106,000/yr

View all 20 career paths with salary ranges and AI risk →

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does a 76/100 DegreeOutlook Score mean for Finance and Financial Management Services at North Dakota State University-Main Campus?

At 76/100, 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 Finance and Financial Management Services at North Dakota State University-Main Campus?

The 55% 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 →