Median Earnings (1yr)
$28,298
5th percentile (25th in MT)
Sample Size
16
Limited data

Earnings Distribution

How The University of Montana graduates compare to all programs nationally

The University of Montana graduates earn $28k, placing them in the 5th percentile of all teacher education and professional development, specific subject areas bachelors programs nationally.

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 Subject Areas bachelors's programs at peer institutions in Montana (9 total in state)

SchoolEarnings (1yr)Earnings (4yr)Median DebtDebt/Earnings
The University of Montana$28,298$40,740
Montana State University Billings$39,422$40,358
Montana State University$38,576$43,716$24,0000.62
The University of Montana-Western$38,151$47,324$22,5570.59
National Median$43,082$26,2210.61

Other Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas Programs in Montana

Compare tuition, earnings, and debt across Montana schools

SchoolIn-State TuitionEarnings (1yr)Debt
Montana State University Billings
Billings
$6,706$39,422
Montana State University
Bozeman
$8,083$38,576$24,000
The University of Montana-Western
Dillon
$6,430$38,151$22,557

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 The University of Montana, approximately 28% 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.