Top Ranked Programs
The University of Montana-Western's program mix is anchored in education and teacher preparation, reflecting the institution's regional mission as a comprehensive public university serving rural Montana. Teacher Education is the largest program with 101 graduates, followed by Business Administration with 33 graduates, Subject-Specific Teacher Education with 27 graduates, Natural Resources Conservation and Research with 17 graduates, and Kinesiology with 16 graduates. Across 11 total programs, 0 meet Azimuth's ranking threshold. The institution's highest-earning programs reflect both workforce demand and regional economic patterns. Business Administration graduates earn median 4-year earnings of $47,344 with 33 graduates, while Subject-Specific Teacher Education delivers median earnings of $46,457 for 27 graduates. Teacher Education rounds out the strongest earners with median 4-year earnings of $41,988 for 101 graduates. These outcomes reflect the practical, applied focus of the University of Montana-Western's curriculum and its alignment with Montana's labor market needs. Education represents 50% of degrees awarded, making it the institution's primary focus and anchoring its regional identity as a teacher-preparation hub. Business accounts for 13% of graduates, while Arts comprises 3%. This concentrated portfolio supports direct entry into Montana's education workforce and related professional fields where regional demand remains steady. The [supply and demand for college graduates](/analysis/supply-demand-map-college-degrees/) provides context for how teacher-preparation and related fields align with regional labor-market conditions.