Montana State University Billings
Billings, MT · Public · Graduate degree-granting
A public institution in Billings, Montana, accredited by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities, Montana State University Billings serves students across multiple degree programs. With 2,626 students, it is a small institution. Graduates earn a median of $44,296 ten years after enrollment, which is 9% above the national median of $40,747. The graduation rate is 29.1%. On the financial side, median graduate debt is $18,209, yielding an earnings-to-debt ratio of 2.43x. The average net price after financial aid is $16,524 per year. The most popular programs include Business, Liberal Arts & Sciences, Registered Nursing, Teacher Education, and Curriculum & Instruction.
Key Outcomes
Median Earnings (10yr)
$44,296
Graduation Rate
29.1%
Median Debt
$18,209
Average Net Price
$16,524
Earnings-to-Cost Ratio
0.67x
Earnings-to-Debt Ratio
2.43x
Admissions & Enrollment
Total Enrollment
2,626
Admission Rate
Not reported
Average SAT
Not reported
Retention Rate
55.6%
Cost
In-State Tuition
$7,280
Out-of-State Tuition
$22,897
Pell Grant Rate
25.4%
Federal Loan Rate
28.3%
Net Cost by Family Income
Income $0–$30K
$13,927
Income $30K–$48K
$14,387
Income $48K–$75K
$16,749
Income $110K+
$20,035
Student Demographics
Women
63.3%
White
75.1%
Black
0.9%
Hispanic
8.0%
Asian
1.1%
Two or More Races
6.4%
Student Loan Performance
Repayment Rate (3yr)
58.6%
Accreditations
- Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education — Nursing (CNURED) - Nursing education programs at the baccalaureate degree levels (Accredited)
- Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology — Radiologic Technology (RAD) - Programs for radiographers (Accredited)
- National Association of Schools of Art and Design, Commission on Accreditation — Art and Design (ART) - Degree-granting schools and departments and non-degree-granting programs (Accredited)
- National Association of Schools of Music, Commission on Accreditation — Music (MUS) (Accredited)
- National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education — Teacher Education (TED) - Baccalaureate and graduate programs for the preparation of teachers and other professional personnel for elementary and secondary schools (Accredited)
- National League for Nursing, Commission for Nurse Education Accreditation — Nursing - Associate degree (Accredited)
- Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities — Institutional Accreditation (Accredited)
Programs (63)
Bachelor (23)
| Program | Median Earnings | Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Business | $58,827 | 113 |
| Liberal Arts & Sciences | $67,304 | 39 |
| Teacher Education | $37,846 | 34 |
| Registered Nursing | Not reported | 28 |
| Secondary Education | Not reported | 24 |
| Psychology | Not reported | 19 |
| Sports & Fitness | Not reported | 18 |
| Health Services Administration | Not reported | 18 |
| Cognitive Psychology | Not reported | 15 |
| Criminal Justice & Corrections | Not reported | 15 |
| Public Relations | Not reported | 10 |
| Special Education | Not reported | 9 |
| Biology | Not reported | 9 |
| Fine Arts | Not reported | 9 |
| English Language & Literature | Not reported | 8 |
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | $65,875 | 8 |
| Sociology | Not reported | 8 |
| Natural Resources Conservation | Not reported | 6 |
| Political Science | Not reported | 5 |
| Rehabilitation & Therapeutic Professions | Not reported | 5 |
| History | Not reported | 5 |
| Communications | Not reported | 4 |
| Microbiology | Not reported | 3 |
Master (9)
| Program | Median Earnings | Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Curriculum & Instruction | $48,299 | 26 |
| Special Education | Not reported | 21 |
| Rehabilitation & Therapeutic Professions | $51,109 | 19 |
| Student Counseling and Personnel Services | $56,351 | 18 |
| Health Services Administration | $90,008 | 11 |
| Public Relations | Not reported | 9 |
| Education | Not reported | 5 |
| Secondary Education | Not reported | 4 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic & Treatment | Not reported | 3 |
Associate (16)
| Program | Median Earnings | Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing | $73,465 | 38 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic & Treatment | $60,031 | 24 |
| Machinist | $51,467 | 21 |
| Liberal Arts & Sciences | Not reported | 20 |
| Vehicle Maintenance & Repair | $49,857 | 17 |
| Business Administration & Management | Not reported | 16 |
| Electromechanical Technologies/Technicians | Not reported | 11 |
| Energy Systems Technologies/Technicians | Not reported | 9 |
| Business | Not reported | 6 |
| Computer Systems Networking | Not reported | 5 |
| Criminal Justice & Corrections | Not reported | 4 |
| Human Resources Management | Not reported | 4 |
| Computer Programming | Not reported | 3 |
| Fire Protection | Not reported | 3 |
| Rehabilitation & Therapeutic Professions | Not reported | 3 |
| Accounting | Not reported | 3 |
Undergraduate Certificate (4)
| Program | Median Earnings | Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Health Services Administration | Not reported | 21 |
| Practical Nursing | Not reported | 15 |
| Machinist | Not reported | 7 |
| Vehicle Maintenance & Repair | Not reported | 4 |
Show 11 additional programs with limited data
| Program | Level | Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Parks, Recreation & Leisure Studies | Bachelor | 2 |
| Music | Bachelor | 2 |
| Arts & Entertainment Management | Bachelor | 2 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic & Treatment | Undergraduate Certificate | 2 |
| Romance Languages | Bachelor | 1 |
| Mathematics | Bachelor | 1 |
| Sports & Fitness | Master | 1 |
| Chemistry | Bachelor | 1 |
| Psychology | Master | 1 |
| Carpentry | Associate | 1 |
| Human Resources Management | Undergraduate Certificate | 1 |
Rankings Featuring This Institution
- Highest Earning Bachelor's Liberal Arts Programs
- Highest Earning Associate's Nursing & Health Programs in Montana
- Highest Earning Master's Nursing & Health Programs in Montana
- Highest Earning Bachelor's Business Programs in Montana
- Highest Earning Bachelor's Education Programs in Montana
- Highest Earning Master's Education Programs in Montana
- Highest Job Growth Associate's Engineering Technology Programs
- Highest Job Growth Associate's Precision Production Programs
- Highest Earning Colleges in Montana
- Lowest Debt Colleges in Montana