What do The University of Montana-Western graduates earn?

The University of Montana-Western graduates report median earnings of $34,356 one year after completion (June 2026 data), according to College Scorecard.

Where do The University of Montana-Western graduates work?

Among the most recent graduate cohort tracked by Census PSEO, the top industry one year after completion is Educational Services at 34% of graduates.

What share of The University of Montana-Western graduates are found employed?

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Is The University of Montana-Western worth it?

Dillon, MT · Public · 4-year

The University of Montana-Western is a public, four-year institution in Dillon, Montana (small town). It awarded 441 degrees and certificates in 2024, most often in early childhood education and teaching, education and elementary education and teaching.

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Median earnings 1 year after

$34,356

Median earnings 4 years after

$44,338

Median earnings 10 years after

$43,229

Average net price

$16,558

Completion rate

51%

Completions (2024)

441

Years to pay back

1.5 years

Students (undergrad)

1,198

Median earnings after completing, by program

Program	Credential	Median earnings, 1yr	Median earnings, 4yr	Graduates counted
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods	Bachelor's	$36,742	$41,988	81
Business Administration, Management and Operations	Bachelor's	$35,880	$47,344	36
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas	Bachelor's	$38,151	$46,457	23
Agricultural and Domestic Animal Services	Undergraduate certificate	N/A	N/A	N/A
Agricultural and Domestic Animal Services	Associate	N/A	N/A	N/A
Agricultural and Domestic Animal Services	Bachelor's	N/A	N/A	N/A
Natural Resources Conservation and Research	Bachelor's	N/A	N/A	N/A
Education, General	Associate	N/A	N/A	N/A
Special Education and Teaching	Undergraduate certificate	N/A	N/A	N/A
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods	Undergraduate certificate	N/A	N/A	N/A
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods	Associate	N/A	N/A	N/A
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods	Graduate certificate	N/A	N/A	N/A
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas	Undergraduate certificate	N/A	N/A	N/A
English Language and Literature, General	Bachelor's	N/A	N/A	N/A
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities	Associate	N/A	N/A	N/A

Source: College Scorecard, June 2026 release, and IPEDS. Earnings cover federally aided students only, so they do not cover every graduate.

Awards conferred, by program

Awards conferred in 2024, from IPEDS completions.
Program	Award level	Awards
Education, General	Associate	55
Elementary Education and Teaching	Bachelor's	53
Business Administration and Management, General	Bachelor's	32
Early Childhood Education and Teaching	Bachelor's	30
Early Childhood Education and Teaching	Associate	26
General Studies	Associate	24
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other	Bachelor's	21
Military Applied Sciences, Other	Certificate 12 weeks to 1 yr	19
Equestrian/Equine Studies	Bachelor's	18
Exercise Science and Kinesiology	Bachelor's	14

Federal view: Census PSEO, most recent federal cohort, one year after completion

Industry	Share of graduates	Graduates counted
Educational Services	34%	1,485
Health Care and Social Assistance	18%	766
Public Administration	8%	344
Retail Trade	8%	334
Accommodation and Food Services	6%	261
Construction	5%	208
Finance and Insurance	3%	147
Other Services (except Public Administration)	3%	147

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