Associate-20% vs national median138 grads tracked
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services, Other at University of Montana (The)
Ranked 12th of 15 associate programs in Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services, Other by 5-year earnings.
Median · 1 year out
$33,722
middle 50%: $24,926 – $44,012
Median · 5 years out
$49,703
middle 50%: $37,454 – $65,986
Median · 10 years out
$64,854
middle 50%: $46,154 – $85,195
Salary trajectory
Median earnings vs the national median for Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services, Other (associate) graduates.
This program (median)National median, same major & degreeMiddle 50% of graduates
Associate degree earners in this field start at $34k. Salaries reach $65k by year ten.
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
8.4 yrs
≈ $10,125 total interest
Same major at other universities
Middlesex Community College
$73,442 · 5 yrs out
Indiana University - Purdue University Indianapolis
$71,728 · 5 yrs out
Trident Technical College
$66,091 · 5 yrs out
Des Moines Area Community College
$62,158 · 5 yrs out
Midlands Technical College
$61,793 · 5 yrs out
Tulsa Community College
$56,563 · 5 yrs out
Purdue University Northwest
$55,859 · 5 yrs out
Jefferson Community College
$52,435 · 5 yrs out
Florence - Darlington Technical College
$50,676 · 5 yrs out
Mohawk Valley Community College - SUNY Office of Community Colleges
$47,510 · 5 yrs out
Southern State Community College
$46,435 · 5 yrs out
Mitchell Technical College
$39,793 · 5 yrs out
Other majors at University of Montana (The)
Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration (Doctorate)
$152,760 · 5 yrs out
Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration (Bachelor's)
$151,312 · 5 yrs out
Health Professions and Related Programs (Doctorate)
$124,775 · 5 yrs out
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (Master's)
$111,686 · 5 yrs out
Management Information Systems and Services (Bachelor's)
$101,945 · 5 yrs out
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (Bachelor's)
$99,674 · 5 yrs out
Computer and Information Sciences, General (Bachelor's)
$98,392 · 5 yrs out
Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions (Doctorate)
$98,112 · 5 yrs out
Natural Resources and Conservation (Doctorate)
$94,300 · 5 yrs out
Psychology (Doctorate)
$90,230 · 5 yrs out
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services (Master's)
$87,484 · 5 yrs out
Education (Doctorate)
$87,447 · 5 yrs out
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