Associate-8% vs national median617 grads tracked
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities at University of Montana (The)
Ranked 341st of 509 associate programs in Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities by 5-year earnings.
Median · 1 year out
$28,446
middle 50%: $20,697 – $38,948
Median · 5 years out
$42,942
middle 50%: $31,499 – $58,303
Median · 10 years out
$50,975
middle 50%: $41,103 – $80,415
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
The University of Montana reports a first-year median salary of $28k for Liberal Arts and Sciences majors. Five-year earnings average $43k.
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
10.2 yrs
≈ $12,348 total interest
Same major at other universities
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$43,128 · 5 yrs out
Saint Louis Community College
$43,052 · 5 yrs out
Grace College and Theological Seminary
$43,047 · 5 yrs out
Snow College
$43,017 · 5 yrs out
BridgeValley Community and Technical College
$42,990 · 5 yrs out
Indiana University - South Bend
$42,965 · 5 yrs out
Waubonsee Community College
$42,942 · 5 yrs out
Ivy Tech Community College of Indiana
$42,941 · 5 yrs out
Mesabi Range College
$42,938 · 5 yrs out
Tulsa Community College
$42,923 · 5 yrs out
Terra State Community College
$42,866 · 5 yrs out
Florence - Darlington Technical College
$42,822 · 5 yrs out
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$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