Compare 6 Risk Management. programs in Montana. Average earnings: $49,718.
Risk Management programs produce graduates earning between $41,836 and $55,000—a $13K spread that demonstrates why program selection matters independently of school prestige. Across 6 ranked programs in Montana, outcomes vary based on program quality, not institutional reputation.
The University of Montana's Risk Management program leads with graduates earning $55,000, supported by a substantial cohort of 53 students. Rocky Mountain College follows at $53,398 with a more selective 73% admission rate, while the statewide average sits at $49,718—proving that program-level factors drive these outcome differences.
High earnings don't tell the whole story—debt burden matters. University of Providence graduates borrow $18,750 and face just a 9.2% payment burden, landing in the 'Good' category for affordability. For families considering parent loans, Providence also leads with a 14.8% family burden, making loan payments manageable rather than overwhelming.
| Rank | School | Program Earnings | Cohort Size | Student Debt | Student GPS | Parent Debt | Parent GPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | $55,000 | 53 | $22,400 | Good | $19,000 | Challenging | |
| #2 | Rocky Mountain CollegePrivate | $53,398 | 14 | $26,000 | Good | $19,971 | Challenging |
| #3 | Carroll CollegePrivate | $51,866 | 24 | $25,757 | Manageable | $37,513 | High |
| #4 | University Of ProvidencePrivate | $50,590 | 19 | $18,750 | Good | $10,000 | Manageable |
| #5 | $45,620 | 54 | $21,000 | Manageable | $11,827 | Challenging | |
| #6 | $41,836 | 31 | $18,500 | Manageable | $10,150 | Challenging |
Our program rankings answer: "Which schools have the best outcomes for graduates of this specific major?"
Unlike traditional rankings that measure overall school quality, these rankings focus on program-level outcomes. A school that's #200 overall might have a top-10 nursing program — and that matters if you're studying nursing.
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