How much money do Montana State University Northern graduates make and which majors earn the most upon graduating? Six years after enrolling, alumni who are working have average earnings of $36,800 per year. After ten years, graduates earn $40,100 on average.
In terms of specific areas of study, the following is a ranking of degree programs by the median first-year starting salaries for Montana State University-Northern graduates.
The undergraduate degree which initially pays the highest is Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing with a median starting salary of $63,300 followed by Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing paying $54,500 and Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies graduates who have a median starting income of $44,100 .
Looking at post-graduate and doctorate students, those completing the .
Note about salary data: First year earnings data are aggregated by the US Department of Education and analyzes IRS reported income for Montana State University Northern graduates who received federal financial aid in the form of grants or loans. Not all graduates or fields of study are represented as data for some degree programs are omitted for privacy purposes.
| Major | Earnings |
|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Bachelor’s Degree) | $63,300 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Associate's Degree) | $54,500 |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies (Bachelor’s Degree) | $44,100 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations (Bachelor’s Degree) | $34,900 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods (Bachelor’s Degree) | $30,300 |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=180522 IPEDS survey and College Scorecard data for Montana State University Northern.