UM Western Salaries

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Salaries by Major

Salaries by Major at The University of Montana Western

This page shows median first-year earnings for UM Western 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 $30,100 per year; after ten years, average earnings are $34,100. See post-graduation earnings for full trends over time.

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

The highest-paying undergraduate degree is Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas, with median first-year earnings of $33,500 , followed by Business Administration, Management and Operations at $32,700 , and Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods at $31,900 .

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

Median first-year earnings for The University of Montana Western graduates ranked by degree type and major
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

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Data source: NCES / IPEDS https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=180692.

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

Last updated: August 2026