Median Earnings (1yr)
$41,875
52nd percentile (40th in MT)
Sample Size
17
Limited data

Earnings Distribution

How Montana State University Billings graduates compare to all programs nationally

Montana State University Billings graduates earn $42k, placing them in the 52th percentile of all precision metal working associates programs nationally.

Compare to Similar Programs in Montana

Precision Metal Working associates's programs at peer institutions in Montana (9 total in state)

SchoolEarnings (1yr)Earnings (4yr)Median DebtDebt/Earnings
Montana State University Billings$41,875
Flathead Valley Community College$43,711
National Median$41,504$12,0000.29

Other Precision Metal Working Programs in Montana

Compare tuition, earnings, and debt across Montana schools

SchoolIn-State TuitionEarnings (1yr)Debt
Flathead Valley Community College
Kalispell
$4,748$43,711

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 Montana State University Billings, approximately 26% 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.

Sample Size: Based on 17 graduates with reported earnings and 15 graduates with debt data. Small samples may not be representative.