The University of Montana
Missoula, Montana · Public · 7,488 undergraduates
Of 41 programs with reported earnings, 39 leave graduates out-earning a typical Montana high-school graduate (about $32,577/yr) and 2 fall short. Another 228 programs did not have enough data to judge.
What families actually pay
| Family income | Net price per year |
|---|---|
| Under $30k | $13,960 |
| $30k to $48k | $14,892 |
| $48k to $75k | $17,180 |
| $75k to $110k | $19,269 |
| $110k and up | $20,930 |
| All families (average) | $16,784 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions | First Professional Degree | $82,240 | +$49,663 | clears the bar | $95,599 | 1.9 yrs |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | Associate's Degree | $39,103 | +$6,526 | clears the bar | $17,449 | 2.7 yrs |
| Psychology, General | Bachelor's Degree | $46,192 | +$13,615 | clears the bar | $23,111 | 1.7 yrs |
| Law | First Professional Degree | $86,640 | +$54,063 | clears the bar | $72,126 | 1.3 yrs |
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research | Bachelor's Degree | $43,813 | +$11,236 | clears the bar | $19,500 | 1.7 yrs |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Master's Degree | $91,218 | +$58,641 | clears the bar | $23,411 | 0.4 yrs |
| Management Information Systems and Services | Bachelor's Degree | $73,149 | +$40,572 | clears the bar | $21,500 | 0.5 yrs |
| Wildlife and Wildlands Science and Management | Bachelor's Degree | $43,286 | +$10,709 | clears the bar | $21,500 | 2 yrs |
| Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration | First Professional Degree | $141,791 | +$109,214 | clears the bar | $50,640 | 0.5 yrs |
| Biology, General | Bachelor's Degree | $37,771 | +$5,194 | clears the bar | $23,680 | 4.6 yrs |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | Bachelor's Degree | $43,347 | +$10,770 | clears the bar | $22,024 | 2 yrs |
| Communication and Media Studies | Bachelor's Degree | $54,300 | +$21,723 | clears the bar | $18,687 | 0.9 yrs |
| Sociology | Bachelor's Degree | $51,708 | +$19,131 | clears the bar | $17,951 | 0.9 yrs |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Associate's Degree | $64,057 | +$31,480 | clears the bar | $18,167 | 0.6 yrs |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Bachelor's Degree | $57,892 | +$25,315 | clears the bar | $20,359 | 0.8 yrs |
Showing the 15 largest programs by graduates. See all 41 on the full profile.
Access and outcomes: 28% of students receive Pell grants · 48% 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.