The University of Montana

What are the graduation rates for students at The University of Montana?

The University of Montana's reported four-year graduation rate is 34%, while its reported six-year rate is 49%. These measures follow defined groups of entering students over different periods; they are not the share of all current students who will eventually earn a degree.

A separate reported overall graduation measure is 48%, and the reported student retention rate is 75%. Because completion measures can use different cohorts or definitions, they should not be combined into a single probability for an individual applicant. Transfer students, part-time students and students who change institutions can have paths that these commonly reported first-time-student measures do not fully describe.

For planning purposes, the difference between four- and six-year completion is consequential: additional semesters can add living expenses as well as tuition. Students can ask their intended department for a sample degree plan, course-rotation information and the advising process for staying on schedule.

What is the earning potential for graduates at The University of Montana?

College Scorecard field-of-study figures report earnings measured one year after completion for qualifying federally aided former students, where enough data can be reported. They are historical, program-level medians - not a starting salary offer or a prediction for every graduate.

Reported examples for University of Montana fields include $60,294 for computer and information sciences, general; $41,236 for accounting and related services; and $34,452 for forestry. The reported one-year figure for psychology, general, is $26,665. Differences between fields do not isolate the effect of the degree: occupation, further study, location, work hours and the composition of each measured group can all affect earnings.

Students comparing programs should also look at the exact credential behind a field-of-study record and consider longer-term earnings, likely debt and whether a career requires graduate education or licensure. A one-year figure is particularly limited for fields in which graduates commonly continue their studies.