Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods at Montana State University-Northern
Bachelor's Degree
Earnings Over Time
How earnings evolve from 1 year to 4 years after graduation
Earnings trajectories vary significantly. Some programs show strong early returns that plateau; others start lower but accelerate. Consider where you want to be at year 4, not just year 1.
Compare to Similar Programs in Montana
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods bachelors's programs at peer institutions in Montana (10 total in state)
| School | Earnings (1yr) | Earnings (4yr) | Median Debt | Debt/Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Montana State University-Northern | — | $35,499 | — | — |
| Carroll College | $43,469 | $42,259 | $27,000 | 0.62 |
| Montana State University | $37,501 | $40,365 | $26,000 | 0.69 |
| The University of Montana-Western | $36,742 | $38,836 | $23,269 | 0.63 |
| The University of Montana | $36,142 | $38,726 | $24,880 | 0.69 |
| Montana State University Billings | $35,132 | $40,835 | $24,652 | 0.70 |
| National Median | $41,809 | — | $26,000 | 0.62 |
Other Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods Programs in Montana
Compare tuition, earnings, and debt across Montana schools
| School | In-State Tuition | Earnings (1yr) | Debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carroll College Helena | $40,352 | $43,469 | $27,000 |
| Montana State University Bozeman | $8,083 | $37,501 | $26,000 |
| The University of Montana-Western Dillon | $6,430 | $36,742 | $23,269 |
| The University of Montana Missoula | $8,152 | $36,142 | $24,880 |
| Montana State University Billings Billings | $6,706 | $35,132 | $24,652 |
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.