Public · Mostly associate degrees · Distant rural
Salish Kootenai College
Pablo, Montana. 580 undergraduates.
50%Graduation rate12 pts above the national median for similar colleges (38%)
$2,049Average net price per year79% below the national median for similar colleges ($9,953)
$39,194Median earnings 10 years after starting13% below the national median for similar colleges ($45,146)
$14,761Median debt at graduation23% above the national median for similar colleges ($12,000)
Our read
Graduates' median debt ($14,761) equals 38% of former students' median earnings ten years after starting ($39,194).
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: $4,485 in-state, $12,117 out-of-state.
Do students finish, and what do they earn?
| Measure | This college | Similar colleges nationally |
|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 50% | 38% |
| Return for second year | 82% | 64% |
| Median earnings, 6 years after starting | $33,818 | $40,416 |
| Median earnings, 10 years after starting | $39,194 | $45,146 |
| Median debt at graduation | $14,761 | $12,000 |
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 associate degrees).
Programs and what graduates earn
34 programs reported| Program | Graduates / yr | Median earnings, 1 yr | Median earnings, 5 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | — | $67,847 | $79,089 | — |
| Forestry | 6 | — | — | — |
| Wildlife and Wildlands Science and Management | 4 | — | — | — |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | 2 | — | — | — |
| Bilingual, Multilingual, and Multicultural Education | 2 | — | — | — |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | 4 | — | — | — |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | 1 | — | — | — |
| Biology, General | 3 | — | — | — |
| Historic Preservation and Conservation | 3 | — | — | — |
| Psychology, General | 8 | — | — | — |
| Fine and Studio Arts | 1 | — | — | — |
| Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions | 3 | — | — | — |
| Public Health | 2 | — | — | — |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | 8 | — | — | — |
| Program | Graduates / yr | Median earnings, 1 yr | Median earnings, 5 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Forestry | 6 | — | — | — |
| Wildlife and Wildlands Science and Management | 2 | — | — | — |
| Bilingual, Multilingual, and Multicultural Education | 3 | — | — | — |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | 13 | — | — | — |
| Cell/Cellular Biology and Anatomical Sciences | 3 | — | — | — |
| Historic Preservation and Conservation | 2 | — | — | — |
| Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences | 1 | — | — | — |
| Psychology, General | 5 | — | — | — |
| Social Work | 7 | — | — | — |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | 21 | — | — | $22,851 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | 2 | — | — | — |
| Program | Graduates / yr | Median earnings, 1 yr | Median earnings, 5 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | 1 | — | — | — |
| Engineering Technologies/Technicians, General | 2 | — | — | — |
| Ground Transportation | 7 | — | — | — |
| Dental Support Services and Allied Professions | 4 | — | — | — |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | 1 | — | — | — |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | 1 | — | — | — |
| Business Operations Support and Assistant Services | 2 | — | — | — |
| Program | Graduates / yr | Median earnings, 1 yr | Median earnings, 5 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Environmental/Natural Resources Management and Policy | 1 | — | — | — |
| Curriculum and Instruction | 18 | — | — | — |
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.
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Quick answers
- How much does Salish Kootenai College cost per year?
- The average net price at Salish Kootenai College, what students pay after grants and scholarships, is $2,049 per year. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
- How much do Salish Kootenai College graduates earn?
- Former Salish Kootenai College students earn a median of $39,194 a year ten years after starting college. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
- What is the graduation rate at Salish Kootenai College?
- 50% of Salish Kootenai College students graduate within 150% of normal time. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
- How much student debt do Salish Kootenai College graduates have?
- The median federal student debt at graduation from Salish Kootenai College is $14,761. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
