Montana State University-Northern

What are the graduation rates for students at Montana State University-Northern?

Reported completion figures indicate that many MSU-Northern students do not finish within the standard time frames measured by federal graduation statistics. The reported overall graduation rate is 41%, while the four-year rate is 18% and the six-year rate is 30%.

These figures should not be read as three milestones for one identical group of students. Federal measures can use different entering cohorts, credential levels, and reporting rules. They also do not describe every transfer or part-time student's outcome. The reported student retention rate is 64%, a separate measure of continued enrollment rather than graduation.

For a prospective student, the practical next step is to examine the required course sequence for a specific credential. Course availability, accepted transfer credits, and whether attendance will be full-time can all affect an individual completion timeline; the aggregate rates do not explain why any particular student left or stayed.

What is the earning potential for graduates at Montana State University-Northern?

College Scorecard field-of-study figures describe reported earnings after completion for federally aided former students whose earnings can be measured. They are historical medians for specific fields, not starting-salary offers or predictions for every graduate.

In the figures reported for one year after completion, the median is $65,917 for registered nursing and related nursing study. Vehicle maintenance and repair technologies show $56,578. Criminal justice and corrections show $33,282, while teacher education for specific levels and methods shows $32,097. Business administration, management, and operations shows $28,870.

These field-level figures can reflect different credentials, local labor markets, work hours, and numbers of measured students. They omit people whose earnings are not captured and say little about later career growth or educational debt. Students should compare the exact credential behind a figure with the program they intend to enter.