1414 College Way, Fergus Falls, MN · Public, 2-year
- Trade grads 2023-24
- 209
- In-state tuition/yr 2025-26
- $6,124
- Median pay 10 yrs, all
- $49,055
North Dakota State College of Science
Wahpeton, North Dakota. In the 2023-24 award year this school reported 203 awards in the trades we track: electrician, diesel mechanic, welding, plumbing, auto mechanic, construction trades, machining and CNC, auto body.
- Address
- 800 N 6th St, Wahpeton, ND 58076
Open in Maps - Website
- ndscs.edu
- Phone
- (701) 671-2403
- Type
- Public, 2-year
- Accreditor
- Higher Learning Commission
- Federal student aid
- Eligible (Title IV)
- Undergrads (all programs)
- 1,909
- Also known as
- NDSCS
Trade programs and graduates
Awards (certificates and degrees) conferred July 2023 to June 2024, first majors, as reported to IPEDS.
| Trade | Program (CIP) | Award levels | Awards |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrician | Electrician (46.0302) | Associate degree (60) | 60 |
| Diesel Mechanic | Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician (47.0605) | Certificate, 2 to 4 years (4); Associate degree (55) | 59 |
| Welding | Welding Technology/Welder (48.0508) | Certificate, 1 to 2 years (18); Associate degree (21) | 39 |
| Plumbing | Plumbing Technology/Plumber (46.0503) | Certificate, 1 to 2 years (17) | 17 |
| Auto Mechanic | Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician (47.0604) | Associate degree (10) | 10 |
| Construction Trades | Building Construction Technology/Technician (46.0415) | Associate degree (9) | 9 |
| Machining and CNC | Machine Tool Technology/Machinist (48.0501) | Associate degree (6) | 6 |
| Auto Body | Autobody/Collision and Repair Technology/Technician (47.0603) | Associate degree (3) | 3 |
| Carpentry | Carpentry/Carpenter (46.0201) | No completions reported | 0 |
| HVAC | Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (47.0201) | No completions reported | 0 |
| Diesel Mechanic | Medium/Heavy Vehicle and Truck Technology/Technician (47.0613) | No completions reported | 0 |
What it costs
Published charges for 2025-26, as reported to College Scorecard.
| In-state tuition and fees, per year | $6,212 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees, per year | $7,252 |
| Books and supplies | $1,000 |
| Cost of attendance, per year (incl. living costs) | $17,565 |
| Average net price after grants (aided students) | $11,706 |
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Outcomes
College Scorecard field-of-study results for graduates who received federal aid. Fields are the broader 4-digit program family, so welding and machining share "Precision Metal Working". Earnings are medians for graduates working and not enrolled; cohorts lag several years. Scorecard reports outcomes under the school's federal aid ID, which can combine several branch campuses, so counts can exceed this campus's own graduates.
| Field | Credential | Median pay, 1 yr | Median pay, 5 yrs | Median federal debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical and Power Transmission Installers (46.03) | Associate degree | n/a | n/a | $11,000 |
| Plumbing and Related Water Supply Services (46.05) | Undergraduate certificate | n/a | n/a | $5,500 |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians (47.06) | Associate degree | $60,380 n=99 | $75,457 | $11,000 |
| Precision Metal Working (48.05) | Undergraduate certificate | n/a | $57,974 | n/a |
| Precision Metal Working (48.05) | Associate degree | $51,827 n=31 | $57,996 | $12,000 |
School-wide College Scorecard measures (all programs, and all campuses that share the federal aid ID):
- Completion rate within 150% of normal time (first-time, full-time students, all programs): 54%
- Median earnings 10 years after entering, all students and programs: $54,808
- Median federal debt of completers, all programs: $11,005
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Sources: IPEDS Completions 2023-24 (C2024_A) and Directory (HD2024), NCES; College Scorecard institution data (2025-26 charges, released Nov 2, 2026) and field-of-study data (Oct 15, 2026); FMCSA Training Provider Registry (as of 2026-11-02); BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025. Checked 2026-11-02. IPEDS unit ID 200305. How we build this list.