The University of Montana-Western
Dillon, Montana. 1,198 undergraduates. Admits 100% of applicants.
Graduates' median debt ($19,250) equals 41% of former students' median earnings ten years after starting ($47,501).
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.
Do students finish, and what do they earn?
| Measure | This college | Similar colleges nationally |
|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 46% | 54% |
| Return for second year | 79% | 76% |
| Median earnings, 6 years after starting | $38,923 | $49,318 |
| Median earnings, 10 years after starting | $47,501 | $58,912 |
| Median debt at graduation | $19,250 | $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
25 programs reported| Program | Graduates / yr | Median earnings, 1 yr | Median earnings, 5 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research | 13 | — | $51,088 | — |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | 27 | $39,737 | $48,487 | $21,583 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | 32 | $40,946 | $46,940 | $13,500 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | 83 | $39,927 | $42,940 | $17,951 |
| Agricultural and Domestic Animal Services | 18 | — | $34,219 | — |
| English Language and Literature, General | 6 | — | — | — |
| Biology, General | 9 | — | — | — |
| Ecology, Evolution, Systematics, and Population Biology | 10 | — | — | — |
| Behavioral Sciences | 6 | — | — | — |
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | 21 | — | — | — |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | 14 | — | — | — |
| Psychology, General | 8 | — | — | — |
| Social Sciences, General | 1 | — | — | — |
| Fine and Studio Arts | 3 | — | — | — |
| History | 5 | — | — | — |
| Program | Graduates / yr | Median earnings, 1 yr | Median earnings, 5 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | 24 | — | $44,741 | $11,000 |
| Agricultural and Domestic Animal Services | 5 | — | — | — |
| Education, General | 55 | — | — | $14,250 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | 26 | — | — | $18,095 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | 11 | — | — | — |
| Program | Graduates / yr | Median earnings, 1 yr | Median earnings, 5 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Special Education and Teaching | 11 | — | — | — |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | 17 | — | — | $23,000 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | 15 | — | — | — |
| Military Applied Sciences | 19 | — | — | — |
| Program | Graduates / yr | Median earnings, 1 yr | Median earnings, 5 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | 2 | — | — | — |
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.
Getting in
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Quick answers
- How much does The University of Montana-Western cost per year?
- The average net price at The University of Montana-Western, what students pay after grants and scholarships, is $19,481 per year. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
- How much do The University of Montana-Western graduates earn?
- Former The University of Montana-Western students earn a median of $47,501 a year ten years after starting college. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
- What is the graduation rate at The University of Montana-Western?
- 46% of The University of Montana-Western students graduate within 150% of normal time. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
- How much student debt do The University of Montana-Western graduates have?
- The median federal student debt at graduation from The University of Montana-Western is $19,250. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
