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Montana State University-Northern
Havre, Montana. 761 undergraduates.
39%Graduation rate15 pts below the national median for similar colleges (54%)
$14,686Average net price per year26% below the national median for similar colleges ($19,899)
$52,907Median earnings 10 years after starting10% below the national median for similar colleges ($58,912)
$14,068Median debt at graduation35% below the national median for similar colleges ($21,609)
Our read
Graduates' median debt ($14,068) equals 27% of former students' median earnings ten years after starting ($52,907).
What families actually pay
Average yearly net price for first-time, full-time students who received federal aid, by family income. Net price is the cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships. Source: College Scorecard.
Compare net price across collegesPublished tuition and fees: $7,496 in-state, $22,397 out-of-state.
Do students finish, and what do they earn?
| Measure | This college | Similar colleges nationally |
|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 39% | 54% |
| Return for second year | 64% | 76% |
| Median earnings, 6 years after starting | $45,818 | $49,318 |
| Median earnings, 10 years after starting | $52,907 | $58,912 |
| Median debt at graduation | $14,068 | $21,609 |
Graduation rate within 150% of normal time; retention is the share of first-year students who return. Earnings are medians for former students who received federal aid, working and not enrolled. National comparison is the median for colleges of the same type (mostly bachelor's degrees).
Programs and what graduates earn
27 programs reported| Program | Graduates / yr | Median earnings, 1 yr | Median earnings, 5 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | 17 | $93,394 | $85,366 | — |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | 19 | — | $76,414 | — |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | 11 | — | $59,364 | — |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | 18 | $45,348 | — | $21,113 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | 14 | $38,187 | $39,566 | — |
| Agricultural Business and Management | 1 | — | — | — |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | 2 | — | — | — |
| Civil Engineering Technologies/Technicians | 2 | — | — | — |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | 8 | — | — | — |
| Biology, General | 4 | — | — | — |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | 5 | — | — | — |
| Community Organization and Advocacy | 3 | — | — | — |
| Design and Applied Arts | 4 | — | — | — |
| Program | Graduates / yr | Median earnings, 1 yr | Median earnings, 5 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | 15 | — | $73,912 | $19,500 |
| Agricultural Business and Management | 5 | — | — | — |
| Agricultural Mechanization | 2 | — | — | — |
| Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technologies/Technicians | 19 | — | — | — |
| Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians | 1 | — | — | — |
| Drafting/Design Engineering Technologies/Technicians | 1 | — | — | — |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | 15 | — | — | — |
| Plumbing and Related Water Supply Services | 19 | — | — | — |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | 24 | — | — | $12,000 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | 3 | — | — | — |
| Program | Graduates / yr | Median earnings, 1 yr | Median earnings, 5 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | 2 | — | — | — |
| Precision Metal Working | 25 | — | — | $8,668 |
| Program | Graduates / yr | Median earnings, 1 yr | Median earnings, 5 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Student Counseling and Personnel Services | 4 | — | — | — |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | 3 | — | — | — |
Program-level medians for graduates who received federal aid. A dash means the Department of Education suppressed the figure to protect privacy, usually because the program is small. At four-year colleges, certificate graduates often earned a bachelor's at the same time, so their earnings can reflect the degree. Source: College Scorecard, field of study data.
Similar colleges in Montana
Montana State University BillingsBillings · net price $15,630 · grad rate 31%The University of Montana-WesternDillon · net price $19,481 · grad rate 46%Montana Technological UniversityButte · net price $17,205 · grad rate 61%Rocky Mountain CollegeBillings · net price $21,679 · grad rate 45%The University of MontanaMissoula · net price $21,302 · grad rate 49%University of ProvidenceGreat Falls · net price $21,492 · grad rate 28%
Quick answers
- How much does Montana State University-Northern cost per year?
- The average net price at Montana State University-Northern, what students pay after grants and scholarships, is $14,686 per year. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
- How much do Montana State University-Northern graduates earn?
- Former Montana State University-Northern students earn a median of $52,907 a year ten years after starting college. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
- What is the graduation rate at Montana State University-Northern?
- 39% of Montana State University-Northern students graduate within 150% of normal time. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
- How much student debt do Montana State University-Northern graduates have?
- The median federal student debt at graduation from Montana State University-Northern is $14,068. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
