The University of Montana Rankings Based on Salary
- The University of Montana ranks better than only 26% of colleges, based on bachelor's salaries.
- The University of Montana ranks better than only 43% of colleges, based on debt for a bachelor's degree.
The University of Montana's Top Ranking
- #24
Salary and Debt by Major at The University of Montana
We calculated a salary score for each of The University of Montana's programs by comparing program-specific median alumni earnings to median alumni earnings for the same program across all schools that provide this data. This way, students can compare the relative salary strength of a specific major at The University of Montana to the same major at other schools. A school's overall score by level is a weighted average of all of its program scores. Data is sourced from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard and was last updated in December 2020. It reflects median alumni debt upon graduation and median alumni earnings in the year after graduation for students who received federal financial aid.
Salary Scores for UM Associate Degrees
UM ranks higher than 44% of colleges for associate degrees, based on salary.
| Field of Study | Median Debt | Median Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | Not Reported | $34,704 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | $14,750 | $45,094 |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | Not Reported | $37,208 |
| Culinary Arts and Related Services | Not Reported | $31,314 |
| Heavy/Industrial Equipment Maintenance Technologies | Not Reported | $40,896 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | $14,734 | $24,421 |
| Precision Metal Working | $19,125 | $35,060 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $31,000 | $56,276 |
Salary Scores for UM Bachelor's Degrees
UM ranks higher than 26% of colleges for bachelor's degrees, based on salary.
| Field of Study | Median Debt | Median Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Accounting and Related Services | $27,000 | $41,193 |
| Anthropology | $23,822 | $26,739 |
| Biology, General | $26,875 | $23,930 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $24,499 | $39,626 |
| Communication and Media Studies | $23,424 | $32,284 |
| Communication Disorders Sciences and Services | Not Reported | $16,786 |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | $20,903 | $63,005 |
| Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft | $24,500 | $21,850 |
| Education, General | $30,298 | $32,419 |
| English Language and Literature, General | $28,000 | $23,456 |
| Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies | Not Reported | $21,508 |
| Film/Video and Photographic Arts | $20,000 | $23,538 |
| Fine and Studio Arts | $26,000 | $21,312 |
| Forestry | $16,500 | $33,281 |
| Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences | Not Reported | $42,682 |
| Health/Medical Preparatory Programs | $25,500 | $26,643 |
| History | $26,000 | $29,685 |
| Journalism | $23,250 | $27,091 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | $22,000 | $23,456 |
| Management Information Systems and Services | $27,000 | $56,415 |
| Mathematics | $22,286 | $38,289 |
| Music | $25,000 | $27,488 |
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research | $18,425 | $26,121 |
| Parks, Recreation and Leisure Facilities Management | $25,000 | $28,960 |
| Philosophy | Not Reported | $18,771 |
| Political Science and Government | $20,500 | $28,960 |
| Psychology, General | $23,562 | $26,048 |
| Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions | $17,452 | $33,993 |
| Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | Not Reported | $21,781 |
| Social Sciences, General | Not Reported | $29,685 |
| Social Work | $25,500 | $30,186 |
| Sociology | $25,000 | $30,771 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $29,000 | $31,939 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | $25,000 | $26,519 |
| Wildlife and Wildlands Science and Management | $21,200 | $23,297 |
Salary Scores for UM Master's Degrees
UM ranks higher than 22% of colleges for master's degrees, based on salary.
| Field of Study | Median Debt | Median Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Accounting and Related Services | Not Reported | $59,846 |
| Anthropology | Not Reported | $29,685 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $31,353 | $61,516 |
| Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology | Not Reported | $47,260 |
| Communication Disorders Sciences and Services | $42,512 | $50,182 |
| Curriculum and Instruction | $31,000 | $45,383 |
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research | Not Reported | $33,993 |
| Public Administration | Not Reported | $45,128 |
| Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies | Not Reported | $29,685 |
| Social Work | $46,801 | $39,369 |
| Student Counseling and Personnel Services | $47,997 | $35,416 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $47,822 | $40,281 |
| Visual and Performing Arts, General | Not Reported | $49,019 |
Salary Scores for UM Doctoral Degrees
UM ranks higher than 37% of colleges for doctorates, based on salary.
| Field of Study | Median Debt | Median Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Law | $76,994 | $50,922 |
| Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration | $46,414 | $115,753 |
| Psychology, General | Not Reported | $69,338 |
| Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions | $76,751 | $65,976 |
Salary Scores for UM Certificates
UM ranks higher than 7% of colleges for certificates, based on salary.
| Field of Study | Median Debt | Median Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Ground Transportation | Not Reported | $25,194 |
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