Montana State University Billings's published cost of attendance is $20,054. Net price by income band shows how financial aid reshapes that headline figure: low-income families pay approximately $13,927, middle-income families pay around $16,749, and higher-income families pay approximately $20,035.
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Net prices are averages and may vary. Based on federal data for first-time, full-time students receiving aid.
| Cost Category | Amount |
|---|---|
| Total Cost of Attendance (Sticker Price) | $20,054 |
| Tuition and Fees | $22,897 |
| Room and Board | $9,980 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,450 |
| Average Financial Aid (Grants and Scholarships) | -$3,530 |
| Average Net Price (What Families Pay) | $16,524 |
| Family Income | Net Price |
|---|---|
| $0–30k | $13,927 |
| $30–48k | $14,387 |
| $48–75k | $16,749 |
| $75–110k | $18,948 |
| $110k+ | $20,035 |
Montana State University Billings's published cost of attendance is $20,054. Net price by income band shows how financial aid reshapes that headline figure: low-income families pay approximately $13,927, middle-income families pay around $16,749, and higher-income families pay approximately $20,035. Azimuth ranks Montana State University Billings #256 for post-graduation affordability among nonprofit four-year institutions. As a public regional university, Montana State University Billings benefits from lower tuition than private institutions, and the income-band net prices reflect the institution's need-based aid structure. Median federal student loan debt at graduation is $18,209, and families using Parent PLUS borrow a median of $10,259; private or institutional loans may add further borrowing that falls outside these federal-only figures — see the Parent PLUS risk framework for how household context shapes PLUS decisions. For a graduate at Montana State University Billings's median four-year earnings of $55,549, median federal debt of $18,209 projects to a monthly payment of about $206 under standard ten-year repayment. For personalized projections across earnings scenarios — including Parent PLUS planning — use .
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Graduates of Montana State University Billings earn median 4-year earnings of $55,549, placing Montana State University Billings in the 30.5 percentile for median earnings four years after enrollment among nonprofit four-year institutions. Graduates earn about $2,855 more than similar students at comparable institutions, placing the institution in the 69.5 percentile for earnings beyond expectations among nonprofit four-year institutions. Azimuth ranks Montana State University Billings #728 for return on investment among nonprofit four-year institutions. Program outcomes vary by major. Business/Commerce, General reports 123 graduates and median 4-year earnings of $58,827. Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities reports 38 graduates and median 4-year earnings of $67,304. Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods reports 30 graduates and median 4-year earnings of $37,846. Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other reports 11 graduates and median 4-year earnings of $65,875.
