Agricultural Mechanics and Equipment/Machine Technology/Technician at North Dakota State College of Science in Wahpeton, ND

Agriculture & Natural Resources ASSOCIATE CIP 01.0205

Total Graduates

31

Class of 2025

Male Graduates

90%

28 of 31

Female Graduates

10%

3 of 31

Annual Tuition & Fees

$5,974

In-state, incl. fees

Program Overview

Program Details

Program Name Agricultural Mechanics and Equipment/Machine Technology/Technician.
Degree Level ASSOCIATE
CIP Code 01.0205
Program Family Agriculture & Natural Resources

Recent Outcomes

Total Completions 31 graduates
Award Year 2025
Gender Distribution 90% male, 10% female

Verified Program Outcomes

Completion and employment results reported to the U.S. Department of Labor for North Dakota State College of Science programs on the state Eligible Training Provider List. Missing values ("—") mean the state suppressed or did not report that metric — they never mean zero.

ProgramCompletion rateEmployed 6 mo after exitEmployed 1 yr after exitMedian quarterly earnings
John Deere Tech92%69%$3,593
Caterpillar Dealer Service Technician75%75%$7,906

In the John Deere Tech program at North Dakota State College of Science, 92% of students were employed within 6 months of exit, and median earnings in the second quarter after exit were $3,593 (U.S. Department of Labor, PY 2023).

In the Caterpillar Dealer Service Technician program at North Dakota State College of Science, 75% of students were employed within 6 months of exit, and median earnings in the second quarter after exit were $7,906 (U.S. Department of Labor, PY 2023).

Source: U.S. Department of Labor, WIOA participant outcomes (trainingproviderresults.gov), PY 2023.

Career Outcomes for Graduates

Primary Career Path

Average Starting Salary

$78,680

10-Year Job Growth

+4%

Career Readiness Score

70/100
100% Program Match

Related Career Paths

Career Title Starting Salary Growth Rate Skill Match Mapping
$62,944+4%
75%
primary100% confidence
$41,664+11%
75%
primary100% confidence
$51,184+5.8%
75%
primary100% confidence

Salary Progression

Starting Salary

$59,010

Peak Salary

$98,350

Total Growth

+67%

Skills You'll Gain

Skills Covered in Program (10)

Equipment Maintenance
Repairing
Troubleshooting
Operations Monitoring
Reading Comprehension
Critical Thinking
Complex Problem Solving
Quality Control Analysis
Operation and Control
Monitoring

Career Preparation

This program covers the essential skills needed for your target career.

Career Readiness Assessment

Technical Skills Alignment

75%

Education Level Match

85%

Note: Career outcomes and salary data are based on national averages and industry projections. Actual results may vary based on location, experience, and individual circumstances.

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Institution

Location Wahpeton, ND

Cost Information

In-State Tuition and Fees $5,974
Out-of-State Tuition and Fees $6,973
Average Net Price $10,794

Program Information

CIP Code: 01.0205
CIP Family: 01
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