Is Montana State University Billings worth it?
Montana State University Billings is a public, four-year institution in Billings, Montana (midsize city). It awarded 716 degrees and certificates in 2024, most often in business, registered nursing and rehabilitation and therapeutic professions.
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Federal context for Montana State University Billings
Published by the federal government for federally aided students. It does not say which employers hire graduates.
Median earnings 1 year after
$43,777
Median earnings 4 years after
$55,549
Median earnings 10 years after
$44,296
Average net price
$16,524
Completion rate
30%
Completions (2024)
716
Years to pay back
1.2 years
Students (undergrad)
2,626
Median earnings after completing, by program
| Program | Credential | Median earnings, 1yr | Median earnings, 4yr | Graduates counted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business/Commerce, General | Bachelor's | $44,082 | $58,827 | 78 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | Bachelor's | $35,132 | $37,846 | 53 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Associate | $72,551 | $73,465 | 40 |
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | Bachelor's | $55,918 | $65,875 | 25 |
| Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions | Master's | $46,827 | $51,109 | 25 |
| Curriculum and Instruction | Master's | $49,430 | $48,299 | 24 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | Bachelor's | $29,832 | $67,304 | 23 |
| Student Counseling and Personnel Services | Master's | $48,789 | $56,351 | 21 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Bachelor's | $71,449 | N/A | 21 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | Bachelor's | $39,422 | N/A | 19 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Associate | $55,736 | $60,031 | 19 |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | Associate | $47,702 | $49,857 | 18 |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | Undergraduate certificate | $34,171 | N/A | 18 |
| Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | Undergraduate certificate | $48,257 | N/A | 18 |
| Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication | Bachelor's | $39,666 | N/A | 17 |
Source: College Scorecard, June 2026 release, and IPEDS. Earnings cover federally aided students only, so they do not cover every graduate.
Awards conferred, by program
| Program | Award level | Awards |
|---|---|---|
| Business/Commerce, General | Bachelor's | 111 |
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse | Associate | 38 |
| Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions, Other | Master's | 32 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies | Bachelor's | 31 |
| Elementary Education and Teaching | Bachelor's | 26 |
| Curriculum and Instruction | Master's | 22 |
| Special Education and Teaching, General | Master's | 22 |
| Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services | Master's | 21 |
| Psychology, General | Bachelor's | 20 |
| General Studies | Associate | 19 |
Federal view: Census PSEO, most recent federal cohort, one year after completion
| Industry | Share of graduates | Graduates counted |
|---|---|---|
| Health Care and Social Assistance | 27% | 3,906 |
| Educational Services | 21% | 3,118 |
| Retail Trade | 8% | 1,184 |
| Public Administration | 7% | 1,057 |
| Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 6% | 914 |
| Accommodation and Food Services | 5% | 742 |
| Finance and Insurance | 5% | 715 |
| Manufacturing | 3% | 490 |
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Sources: federal figures for Montana State University Billings. Federal figures from College Scorecard and IPEDS. Occupation pay from Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS for Montana. Counts under 10 are not published.
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