Bachelor's+3% vs national median173 grads tracked
Computer and Information Sciences, General at University of Montana (The)
Ranked 51st of 229 bachelor's programs in Computer and Information Sciences, General by 5-year earnings.
Median · 1 year out
$55,033
middle 50%: $38,623 – $81,267
Median · 5 years out
$98,392
middle 50%: $70,769 – $132,276
Median · 10 years out
$101,158
middle 50%: $74,986 – $141,604
Salary trajectory
Median earnings vs the national median for Computer and Information Sciences, General (bachelor's) graduates.
This program (median)National median, same major & degreeMiddle 50% of graduates
Computer and Information Sciences graduates start with a $55k median salary. By year ten, median earnings reach $101k.
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
4.8 yrs
≈ $5,465 total interest
Same major at other universities
Minnesota State University, Mankato
$99,769 · 5 yrs out
Bryant University
$99,674 · 5 yrs out
College of Charleston
$99,015 · 5 yrs out
University of Wisconsin - Eau Claire
$98,859 · 5 yrs out
University of Alabama
$98,759 · 5 yrs out
South Dakota School of Mines and Technology
$98,571 · 5 yrs out
Ohio State University (The)
$98,372 · 5 yrs out
Purdue University
$98,292 · 5 yrs out
University of North Texas
$98,154 · 5 yrs out
Miami University
$97,913 · 5 yrs out
Clemson University
$97,246 · 5 yrs out
Brigham Young University - Idaho
$97,191 · 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
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
Physical Sciences (Doctorate)
$87,170 · 5 yrs out
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