Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities at Chief Dull Knife College
Associate's Degree
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Earnings vs. debt across all liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities associates's programs nationally
Earnings Over Time
How earnings evolve from 1 year to 4 years after graduation
| School | 1 Year | 4 Years | Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chief Dull Knife College | — | $22,635 | — |
| Flathead Valley Community College | $30,079 | $39,491 | +31% |
| Dawson Community College | $25,631 | $38,679 | +51% |
| Montana State University | $33,040 | $37,780 | +14% |
| The University of Montana | $30,794 | $28,823 | -6% |
Compare to Similar Programs in Montana
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities associates's programs at peer institutions in Montana (18 total in state)
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| School | In-State Tuition | Earnings (1yr)* | Earnings (4yr) | Median Debt* | Debt/Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Chief Dull Knife CollegeLame Deer | $2,260 | $30,794* | $22,635 | $11,725* | — |
 Montana State UniversityBozeman | $8,083 | $33,040* | $37,780 | $11,500* | 0.35 |
 Helena College University of MontanaHelena | $3,975 | $31,290* | $26,981 | $15,400* | 0.49 |
 The University of MontanaMissoula | $8,152 | $30,794* | $28,823 | $18,500* | 0.60 |
 Flathead Valley Community CollegeKalispell | $4,748 | $30,079* | $39,491 | $11,000* | 0.37 |
 Dawson Community CollegeGlendive | $4,485 | $25,631* | $38,679 | $11,000* | 0.43 |
| National Median | — | $27,248* | — | $10,950* | 0.40 |
Career Paths
Occupations commonly associated with liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities graduates
About This Data
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (October 2025 release)
Population: Graduates who received federal financial aid (Title IV grants or loans). At Chief Dull Knife College, approximately 31% of students receive Pell grants. Students who did not receive federal aid are not included in these figures.
Earnings: Median earnings from IRS W-2 data for graduates who are employed and not enrolled in further education, measured 1 year after completion. Earnings are pre-tax and include wages, salaries, and self-employment income.
Debt: Median cumulative federal loan debt at graduation. Does not include private loans or Parent PLUS loans borrowed on behalf of students.
Estimated Earnings: Actual earnings data is not available for this program (typically due to privacy thresholds when fewer than 30 graduates reported earnings). The estimate shown is based on the median of 5 similar programs in MT. Actual outcomes may vary.