Carroll College
Helena, Montana · Private, nonprofit · 1,092 undergraduates
Of 9 programs with reported earnings, 7 leave graduates out-earning a typical Montana high-school graduate (about $32,577/yr) and 2 fall short. Another 43 programs did not have enough data to judge.
What families actually pay
| Family income | Net price per year |
|---|---|
| Under $30k | $17,072 |
| $30k to $48k | $16,329 |
| $48k to $75k | $19,139 |
| $75k to $110k | $23,919 |
| $110k and up | $28,005 |
| All families (average) | $23,960 |
Net price is the yearly cost after grants and scholarships, by family income (College Scorecard). Credit: TuitionTracker.
Program earnings vs a high-school graduate
| Program | Credential | Median earnings | vs HS grad | Verdict | Median debt | Payback |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Bachelor's Degree | $80,878 | +$48,301 | clears the bar | $27,000 | 0.6 yrs |
| Biology, General | Bachelor's Degree | $32,530 | -$47 | falls short | $27,000 | n/a |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General | Bachelor's Degree | $62,284 | +$29,707 | clears the bar | $25,250 | 0.8 yrs |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Bachelor's Degree | $60,597 | +$28,020 | clears the bar | $19,500 | 0.7 yrs |
| Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions | Bachelor's Degree | $49,309 | +$16,732 | clears the bar | $24,250 | 1.4 yrs |
| Psychology, General | Bachelor's Degree | $49,321 | +$16,744 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Public Health | Bachelor's Degree | $30,831 | -$1,746 | falls short | $25,250 | n/a |
| Accounting and Related Services | Bachelor's Degree | $79,048 | +$46,471 | clears the bar | $24,050 | 0.5 yrs |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | Bachelor's Degree | $52,448 | +$19,871 | clears the bar | $27,000 | 1.4 yrs |
Access and outcomes: 20% of students receive Pell grants · 69% complete their program.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (release 2026-06-10). Earnings are median earnings of graduates measured up to four years after completing, compared to the state high-school-graduate earnings threshold. Figures describe past graduates and are never a promise. Method: methodology. Something look wrong? Report it.