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Associate+7% vs national median403 grads tracked

Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities at Helena College University of Montana

Ranked 72nd of 509 associate programs in Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities by 5-year earnings.

Median · 1 year out
$35,737
middle 50%: $24,786 – $53,235
Median · 5 years out
$50,359
middle 50%: $35,079 – $69,961
Median · 10 years out
$69,154
middle 50%: $47,574 – $90,301

Salary trajectory

Median earnings vs the national median for Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities (associate) graduates.

This program (median)National median, same major & degreeMiddle 50% of graduates

Helena College University of Montana graduates in Liberal Arts and Sciences start with a $35,737 median salary. Earnings reach $69,154 by year 10.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau PSEO, release V4.13.0 2025Q4. Earnings are for graduates working in covered states; figures are medians in nominal dollars.

Will the degree pay for itself?

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Assumes a 6.5% APR loan and this program's median salary trajectory (interpolated between years 1, 5 and 10).

Paid off in
8.2 yrs
≈ $9,721 total interest

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