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Design at Rasmussen University-North Dakota

Fargo, ND · Private for-profit · Bachelor's Degree · Design and Applied Arts
31 /100
DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case)
32
Optimistic
31
Base Case
40
Pessimistic
Earnings $32,482/yr (-4% vs median)
AI Risk High (38% exposed)
Job Market Very Large (101,000 openings/yr)
ROI 8.3x earnings multiple
Ranked #161 of 290 Design and Applied Arts programs

How AI Changes the Outlook

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

Optimistic
No Disruption		 Base Case
Gradual AI		 Pessimistic
Aggressive AI
10-Year Earnings $417K $424K $413K
Earnings Multiple 8.2x 8.3x 8.1x
Probability of Field Employment 63% 57% 46%
DegreeOutlook Score 32 31 40

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition (Sticker)
$50,860
Median Debt at Graduation
$29,332
10.8 months of Year 1 earnings

About Rasmussen University-North Dakota

a smaller institution with 44 students in Fargo, ND. Pell Grant recipients make up 46% of the student body — a marker of economic diversity.

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Top Career Paths

Art directors $111,040/yr
Architecture teachers, postsecondary $101,480/yr
Special effects artists and animators $99,800/yr
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Design at Other Schools

Carnegie Mellon University ($66,274) University of Southern California ($64,846) University of Washington-Seattle Campus ($63,449) University of California-Los Angeles ($57,615) Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus ($52,694) University of Cincinnati-Main Campus ($52,526) Utah State University ($52,431) Interior Designers Institute ($51,188)

Other Majors at Rasmussen University-North Dakota

Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing ($74,861) Information Science/Studies ($64,329) Business Administration, Management and Operations ($59,693) Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management ($59,685) Human Resources Management and Services ($56,465) Computer Science ($53,832) Accounting and Related Services ($53,285) Finance and Financial Management Services ($47,744)

Explore the Trade Alternative

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Not every career requires a four-year degree. Trade programs in related fields can offer competitive salaries with a fraction of the student loan burden.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does a 31/100 DegreeOutlook Score mean for Design at Rasmussen University-North Dakota?
At 31/100, the financial outlook is modest. Higher-scoring Design programs exist, though non-financial factors may justify this choice.
Should I worry about AI if I study Design at Rasmussen University-North Dakota?
The 38% 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 →