Salish Kootenai College
Pablo, MT · Public · Graduate degree-granting
A public institution in Pablo, Montana, accredited by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities, Salish Kootenai College serves students across multiple degree programs. With 580 students, it is a small institution. Graduates earn a median of $32,725 ten years after enrollment, compared to a national median of $40,747. The graduation rate is 32.0%. On the financial side, median graduate debt is $12,923, yielding an earnings-to-debt ratio of 2.53x. The average net price after financial aid is $7,945 per year. The most popular programs include Business Administration & Management, Forestry, Social Work, Ground Transportation, and Psychology.
Key Outcomes
Median Earnings (10yr)
$32,725
Graduation Rate
32.0%
Median Debt
$12,923
Average Net Price
$7,945
Earnings-to-Cost Ratio
1.03x
Earnings-to-Debt Ratio
2.53x
Admissions & Enrollment
Total Enrollment
580
Admission Rate
Not reported
Average SAT
Not reported
Retention Rate
82.3%
Cost
In-State Tuition
$4,311
Out-of-State Tuition
$11,583
Pell Grant Rate
57.6%
Federal Loan Rate
16.0%
Net Cost by Family Income
Income $0–$30K
$6,999
Income $30K–$48K
$9,221
Income $48K–$75K
$8,502
Student Demographics
Women
57.2%
White
20.2%
Black
0.5%
Hispanic
7.8%
Asian
0.2%
Two or More Races
1.7%
Student Loan Performance
Repayment Rate (3yr)
37.1%
Accreditations
- Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing, Inc. — Nursing (ADNUR) - Associate degree programs, Nursing (NUR) - Baccalaureate program (Accredited)
- American Dental Association, Commission on Dental Accreditation — Dental Assisting (DA) (Accredited)
- Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities — Institutional Accreditation (Accredited)
Programs (35)
Bachelor (6)
| Program | Median Earnings | Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Forestry | Not reported | 7 |
| Social Work | Not reported | 7 |
| Registered Nursing | Not reported | 4 |
| Business Administration & Management | Not reported | 4 |
| Teacher Education | $39,583 | 3 |
| Cell Biology | Not reported | 3 |
Associate (9)
| Program | Median Earnings | Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Business Administration & Management | Not reported | 11 |
| Psychology | Not reported | 6 |
| Computer Software Engineering | Not reported | 5 |
| Liberal Arts & Sciences | Not reported | 5 |
| Mental Health Services | Not reported | 4 |
| Forestry | Not reported | 3 |
| Historic Preservation | Not reported | 3 |
| Public Health | Not reported | 3 |
| Registered Nursing | $77,556 | Not reported |
Undergraduate Certificate (4)
| Program | Median Earnings | Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Ground Transportation | $58,299 | 7 |
| Bilingual Education | Not reported | 4 |
| Dental Support Services | Not reported | 4 |
| Business Administration & Management | Not reported | 4 |
Show 16 additional programs with limited data
| Program | Level | Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Wildlife Management | Associate | 2 |
| Historic Preservation | Bachelor | 2 |
| Fine Arts | Associate | 2 |
| Health Services Administration | Undergraduate Certificate | 2 |
| Allied Health & Medical Assisting | Undergraduate Certificate | 2 |
| Natural Resources Management | Master | 1 |
| Wildlife Management | Bachelor | 1 |
| Ethnic & Gender Studies | Associate | 1 |
| Computer & Information Sciences | Bachelor | 1 |
| Bilingual Education | Associate | 1 |
| Bilingual Education | Bachelor | 1 |
| Teacher Education | Associate | 1 |
| Engineering | Undergraduate Certificate | 1 |
| Psychology | Bachelor | 1 |
| Homeland Security | Undergraduate Certificate | 1 |
| Public Administration | Associate | 1 |
Rankings Featuring This Institution
- Highest Earning Colleges in Montana
- Lowest Debt Colleges in Montana
- Highest Graduation Rate Colleges in Montana
- Most Affordable Colleges in Montana
- Best ROI Colleges in Montana
- Best ROI 4-Year Colleges in Montana
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