Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing at Montana Technological University
Associate'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
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing associates's programs at peer institutions in Montana (11 total in state)
| School | Earnings (1yr) | Earnings (4yr) | Median Debt | Debt/Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Montana Technological University | — | $65,965 | — | — |
| Montana State University Billings | $72,551 | $60,916 | $26,750 | 0.37 |
| Flathead Valley Community College | $71,348 | — | $21,187 | 0.30 |
| The University of Montana | $67,743 | $68,752 | $34,743 | 0.51 |
| Miles Community College | $67,708 | $59,594 | $29,199 | 0.43 |
| Helena College University of Montana | $63,902 | $69,259 | $29,692 | 0.46 |
| National Median | $68,409 | — | $20,751 | 0.30 |
Other Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing Programs in Montana
Compare tuition, earnings, and debt across Montana schools
| School | In-State Tuition | Earnings (1yr) | Debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Montana State University Billings Billings | $6,706 | $72,551 | $26,750 |
| Flathead Valley Community College Kalispell | $4,748 | $71,348 | $21,187 |
| The University of Montana Missoula | $8,152 | $67,743 | $34,743 |
| Miles Community College Miles City | $5,648 | $67,708 | $29,199 |
| Helena College University of Montana Helena | $3,975 | $63,902 | $29,692 |
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 Technological University, approximately 21% 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.