Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions at The University of Montana

The University of Montana's allied health program charges more than comparable Montana options while delivering below-average results. With first-year earnings of $52,370, graduates trail the state median by $2,200 and rank in just the 40th percentile among Montana's six allied health programs—meaning most in-state alternatives perform better. Montana State University Billings graduates, for instance, earn $3,366 more annually right out of the gate.

The financial picture deteriorates from there. Earnings drop 6% by year four, falling to $49,013, while the $23,000 in median debt sits 10% above the state average. That debt load isn't catastrophic—it represents less than half a year's starting salary—but you're paying more for worse outcomes than at competing Montana schools. Given the state's limited allied health program options, choosing carefully among the six available matters significantly.

For Montana families, this represents a missed opportunity. The program's open admission policy (96% acceptance rate) suggests accessibility, but if your child can gain admission here, they likely qualify for higher-performing programs like MSU Billings that would deliver better earnings with comparable or lower debt. Unless location in Missoula offers compelling personal reasons, the numbers point elsewhere.