Top Ranked Programs
Carroll College's program mix is anchored in health sciences and professional fields, reflecting the institution's identity as a private liberal arts college with strong pre-professional pathways. Nursing is the largest program with 39 graduates, followed by Biology, General, Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General, Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions, and Business Administration. Across 20 programs, 0 meet Azimuth's ranking threshold, with particular strength concentrated in health-related and business-adjacent fields. The highest-earning programs at Carroll College reflect the institution's health sciences focus. Nursing graduates earn median earnings of $80,878 four years after enrollment with 39 graduates, while Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General graduates earn $62,284 and Business Administration graduates earn $60,597. Psychology, General and Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions round out the top earners with graduates earning $49,321 and $49,309 respectively. These programs represent direct-to-workforce pathways where four-year earnings reflect immediate labor-market outcomes in stable, in-demand fields. The program portfolio emphasizes applied professional preparation aligned with regional employer demand in Montana and the broader Mountain West. Health sciences—including nursing, pre-medicine, and related clinical fields—dominate the earnings profile and graduate employment patterns. Carroll College serves students seeking clear career pathways with predictable earnings trajectories, particularly those drawn to healthcare and professional service sectors. The [supply and demand for college graduates](/analysis/supply-demand-map-college-degrees/) provides context for how these dominant program families align with national labor-market trends and regional hiring patterns.