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Agricultural Mechanization 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 $52,387/yr (-7% vs median)

AI Risk Moderate (22% exposed)

Job Market Large (51,600 openings/yr)

ROI 14.2x earnings multiple (10.0x out-of-state)

Ranked #4 of 10 Agricultural Mechanization programs Top 50%

How AI Changes the Outlook

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

	Optimistic No Disruption	Base Case Gradual AI	Pessimistic Aggressive AI
10-Year Earnings	$619K	$618K	$571K
Earnings Multiple (In-State)	14.2x	14.2x	13.1x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State)	10.0x	10.0x	9.2x
Probability of Field Employment	43%	42%	36%
DegreeOutlook Score	58	59	55

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 (10.0x ROI)

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$65,336

-50% less than sticker · See by income

Reported Earnings (5 Year)

$73,309

40% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

At $52,387/yr, Agricultural Mechanization graduates from North Dakota State University-Main Campus land near the $56,146 national average — neither a standout nor a red flag.

Every dollar of in-state tuition returns an estimated 14.2x in decade earnings — an exceptional ratio that places this among the highest-ROI Agricultural Mechanization programs nationally.

Some AI exposure exists in Agricultural Mechanization's typical career paths, with 22% of job tasks potentially affected. The pessimistic scenario still projects solid returns, with a 8% gap from the optimistic case.

At #4 of 10 Agricultural Mechanization programs, North Dakota State University-Main Campus scores above the median — competitive but not a standout.

Earnings grow from $52,387 to $73,309 over five years — a 40% increase that's moderate and in line with typical career progression.

About North Dakota State University-Main Campus

With 96% of applicants admitted, North Dakota State University-Main Campus prioritizes broad access, with a mid-sized student body of 9,567 in Fargo, ND.

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Top Career Paths

Agricultural sciences teachers, postsecondary $86,350/yr

Aircraft mechanics and service technicians $78,680/yr

Mobile heavy equipment mechanics, except engines $63,980/yr

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the DegreeOutlook Score for Agricultural Mechanization at North Dakota State University-Main Campus?

A score of 59/100 puts this program in competitive territory — solid outcomes, though not at the top of the Agricultural Mechanization field.

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