How much money do The University of Montana Western graduates make and which majors earn the most upon graduating? Six years after enrolling, alumni who are working have average earnings of $30,100 per year. After ten years, graduates earn $34,100 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 UM Western graduates.
The undergraduate degree which initially pays the highest is Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas with a median starting salary of $33,500 followed by Business Administration, Management and Operations paying $32,700 and Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods graduates who have a median starting income of $31,900 .
Note about salary data: First year earnings data are aggregated by the US Department of Education and analyzes IRS reported income for The University of Montana Western 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 |
|---|---|
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas (Bachelor’s Degree) | $33,500 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations (Bachelor’s Degree) | $32,700 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods (Bachelor’s Degree) | $31,900 |
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research (Bachelor’s Degree) | $30,500 |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=180692 IPEDS survey and College Scorecard data for The University of Montana Western.