Montana State University Billings
Billings, Montana · Public · 2,626 undergraduates
All 18 programs with reported earnings leave graduates out-earning a typical Montana high-school graduate (about $32,577/yr). Another 55 programs did not have enough data to judge.
What families actually pay
| Family income | Net price per year |
|---|---|
| Under $30k | $13,927 |
| $30k to $48k | $14,387 |
| $48k to $75k | $16,749 |
| $75k to $110k | $18,948 |
| $110k and up | $20,035 |
| All families (average) | $16,524 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business/Commerce, General | Bachelor's Degree | $58,827 | +$26,250 | clears the bar | $17,503 | 0.7 yrs |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | Bachelor's Degree | $67,304 | +$34,727 | clears the bar | $18,143 | 0.5 yrs |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Associate's Degree | $73,465 | +$40,888 | clears the bar | $19,937 | 0.5 yrs |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | Bachelor's Degree | $37,846 | +$5,269 | clears the bar | $20,000 | 3.8 yrs |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | Associate's Degree | $49,857 | +$17,280 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Associate's Degree | $60,031 | +$27,454 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $34,171 | +$1,594 | clears the bar | $12,000 | 7.5 yrs |
| Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions | Master's Degree | $51,109 | +$18,532 | clears the bar | $48,207 | 2.6 yrs |
| Student Counseling and Personnel Services | Master's Degree | $56,351 | +$23,774 | clears the bar | $27,015 | 1.1 yrs |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | Bachelor's Degree | $39,422 | +$6,845 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Bachelor's Degree | $71,449 | +$38,872 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Electromechanical Technologies/Technicians | Associate's Degree | $68,144 | +$35,567 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $48,257 | +$15,680 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication | Bachelor's Degree | $39,666 | +$7,089 | clears the bar | $16,000 | 2.3 yrs |
| Precision Metal Working | Associate's Degree | $51,467 | +$18,890 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
Showing the 15 largest programs by graduates. See all 18 on the full profile.
Access and outcomes: 25% of students receive Pell grants · 30% 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.