Associate-7% vs national median378 grads tracked
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities at University of Montana Western (The)
Ranked 310th of 509 associate programs in Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities by 5-year earnings.
Median · 1 year out
$27,309
middle 50%: $20,301 – $38,481
Median · 5 years out
$43,647
middle 50%: $32,115 – $57,220
Median · 10 years out
n/a
not enough graduates to report
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
This associate degree program in Liberal Arts and Sciences offers a median first-year salary of $27k. Five-year median earnings reach $44k.
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
10.8 yrs
≈ $12,791 total interest
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