Montana Technological University Salaries

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Salaries by Major

Salaries by Major at Montana Technological University

This page shows median first-year earnings for Montana Technological University graduates by major, based on federal College Scorecard data. Six years after enrolling, former students who are working and no longer in school report average earnings of $45,800 per year; after ten years, average earnings are $50,400. See post-graduation earnings for full trends over time.

Below, majors are ranked by median first-year earnings.

The highest-paying undergraduate degree is Petroleum Engineering, with median first-year earnings of $73,200 , followed by Public Health at $63,900 , and Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing at $60,100 .

Among graduate and professional degree programs, the highest-paying program is Public Health (Master's Degree), with median first-year earnings of $83,000 .

First-year earnings data come from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard and reflect IRS-reported income for Montana Technological University graduates who received federal grants or loans. Some programs are omitted for privacy.

Median first-year earnings for Montana Technological University graduates ranked by degree type and major
Major Earnings
Public Health (Master's Degree) $83,000
Petroleum Engineering (Bachelor’s Degree) $73,200
Public Health (Bachelor’s Degree) $63,900
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Bachelor’s Degree) $60,100
Engineering (Bachelor’s Degree) $55,900
Electrical/Electronics Maintenance and Repair Technology (Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma) $39,900

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Data source: NCES / IPEDS https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=180416.

First-year earnings by major: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.

Last updated: August 2026