Biology at Montana State University-Northern
Bachelor's Degree
Compare to Similar Programs in Montana
Biology bachelors's programs at peer institutions in Montana (9 total in state)
| School | Earnings (1yr)* | Earnings (4yr) | Median Debt* | Debt/Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Montana State University-Northern | $32,296* | — | $23,313* | — |
| The University of Montana | $43,914* | $32,483 | $26,718* | 0.61 |
| Carroll College | $35,157* | — | $27,000* | 0.77 |
| Montana State University | $29,435* | $39,079 | $24,750* | 0.84 |
| Rocky Mountain College | $27,912* | — | $22,663* | 0.81 |
| National Median | $32,316* | — | $25,000* | 0.77 |
Other Biology Programs in Montana
Compare tuition, earnings, and debt across Montana schools
| School | In-State Tuition | Earnings (1yr) | Debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| The University of Montana Missoula | $8,152 | $43,914 | $26,718 |
| Carroll College Helena | $40,352 | $35,157 | $27,000 |
| Montana State University Bozeman | $8,083 | $29,435 | $24,750 |
| Rocky Mountain College Billings | $33,252 | $27,912 | $22,663 |
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-Northern, approximately 30% 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 4 similar programs in MT. Actual outcomes may vary.