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Associate-11% vs national median379 grads tracked

Education at University of Montana Western (The)

Ranked 123rd of 208 associate programs in Education by 5-year earnings.

Median · 1 year out
$28,937
middle 50%: $23,022 – $37,179
Median · 5 years out
$37,963
middle 50%: $28,187 – $49,285
Median · 10 years out
$39,752
middle 50%: $27,791 – $52,132

Salary trajectory

Median earnings vs the national median for Education (associate) graduates.

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

Graduates of University of Montana Western (The)'s associate program in Education earn a median $28,937 one year after graduating, rising to $39,752 by year ten. Five years out, earnings run 11% below the national median of $42,655 for this field, ranking 123rd of 208 reporting programs.

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
12 yrs
≈ $14,110 total interest

Same major at other universities

Bristol Community College
$38,534 · 5 yrs out
New River Community and Technical College
$38,509 · 5 yrs out
State Fair Community College
$38,443 · 5 yrs out
Quinsigamond Community College
$38,416 · 5 yrs out
Norwalk Community College
$38,279 · 5 yrs out
Klamath Community College
$38,141 · 5 yrs out
Minnesota State Community and Technical College
$37,744 · 5 yrs out
Texas State Technical College
$37,634 · 5 yrs out
Hawaii Community College
$37,592 · 5 yrs out
Missouri State University - West Plains
$37,592 · 5 yrs out
Chemeketa Community College
$37,341 · 5 yrs out
Northeastern Oklahoma A & M College
$37,274 · 5 yrs out

Other majors at University of Montana Western (The)

Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies (Bachelor's)
$69,154 · 5 yrs out
Biology, General (Bachelor's)
$59,353 · 5 yrs out
Biological and Biomedical Sciences (Bachelor's)
$55,746 · 5 yrs out
Natural Resources and Conservation (Bachelor's)
$54,615 · 5 yrs out
Natural Resources Conservation and Research (Bachelor's)
$54,615 · 5 yrs out
Business Administration, Management and Operations (Bachelor's)
$52,527 · 5 yrs out
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas (Bachelor's)
$52,445 · 5 yrs out
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services (Bachelor's)
$51,465 · 5 yrs out
Business/Commerce, General (Bachelor's)
$50,881 · 5 yrs out
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services (Associate)
$49,855 · 5 yrs out
Education (Bachelor's)
$49,523 · 5 yrs out
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods (Bachelor's)
$48,247 · 5 yrs out

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