Colleges in Montana whose graduates clear the bar most often
Ranked by the share of each school's programs whose graduates out-earn a typical high-school graduate (the federal earnings-premium test).
| # | College | Programs clearing the bar | Median earnings | Programs measured |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Montana Technological University | 100% | $84,649 | 12 |
| 2 | Montana State University | 100% | $61,366 | 52 |
| 3 | Montana State University Billings | 100% | $53,909 | 18 |
| 4 | Great Falls College Montana State University | 100% | $49,142 | 10 |
| 5 | The University of Montana | 95% | $51,426 | 41 |
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Ranked on one stated metric, the share of a school's programs that clear the benchmark. Schools need at least 10 programs with reported earnings to appear. Note that specialised graduate institutions (medical and health-science centres, for example) often rank at the top because their programs are almost all high-earning; the 'programs measured' column and each school's page give the context.
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, and describe past graduates rather than a promise. Method: methodology. Report an error.