Career outcomes for Valley City State University graduates
Per-major median earnings and 10-year projection bands. Numbers come from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard (most recent release); trajectory bands come from the life-path model run server-side with a synthetic profile.
School-wide 10-year median earnings
$53,886
Median earnings of federally-aided graduates 10 years after first enrollment, across all majors at Valley City State University.
Top majors by graduates
| Major | Graduates / yr | Median earnings 4 years out | Work in North Dakota 1 year out | Trajectory | Projection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. | 92 | $48,841 | 66% | Run mine | |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas. |
Fewer than 10 Valley City State University graduates earned a research doctorate from 2016 to 2025 (NCSES Survey of Earned Doctorates).
Peer schools at this earnings band
Adams State University, CO
1 majors with data·$51,295
Albany State University, GA
7 majors with data·$44,975
Alexandria Technical & Community College, MN
0 majors with data·$53,136
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Earnings and graduate counts from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard (most recent release). Last updated October 19, 2026. Methodology.