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.
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.
Latest FE earnings field: 10-year
Lower quartile, 10-year field
How graduate earnings grow across the currently available FE horizons.
Financial justification for the investment.
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.
Program mix and student pathways explain much of the earnings story.
Montana State University Billings's program mix is anchored in business and applied professional fields, reflecting the institution's regional comprehensive university identity. Business/Commerce, General is the largest program with 123 graduates, followed by General Studies, Teacher Education, Psychology, General, and Health Administration. Across 20 programs serving roughly 417 students annually, 0 meet Azimuth's ranking threshold, with strength concentrated in business, health professions, and applied technical fields. The earnings pattern reflects practical, workforce-aligned programming. General Studies graduates earn median 4-year earnings of $67,304 with 38 graduates, while Business/Commerce, General delivers median earnings of $58,827 and Teacher Education reaches $37,846. These outcomes align with Montana State University Billings's positioning as a regional institution serving students who prioritize direct entry into Montana's labor market and stable career pathways over extended academic specialization. The program portfolio emphasizes applied credentials and professional outcomes. Business represents 28% of graduates, with Education at 13% and Social Sciences at 3%, creating a mix oriented toward immediate workforce entry in healthcare, business administration, and technical trades. The supply and demand for college graduates provides context for how these program families align with regional and national labor-market demand.
Upper quartile, 10-year field
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.
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