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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

Graduates of University of Montana Western (The)'s associate program in Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities earn a median $27,309 one year after graduating, rising to $43,647 by year five. Five years out, earnings run 7% below the national median of $46,887 for this field, ranking 310th of 509 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
10.8 yrs
≈ $12,791 total interest

Same major at other universities

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$43,783 · 5 yrs out
Iowa Lakes Community College
$43,755 · 5 yrs out
Gordon State College
$43,753 · 5 yrs out
Kauai Community College
$43,722 · 5 yrs out
University of South Carolina - Sumter
$43,698 · 5 yrs out
Richland Community College
$43,693 · 5 yrs out
Leeward Community College
$43,550 · 5 yrs out
Pennsylvania State University (The) - Fayette, The Eberly Campus
$43,539 · 5 yrs out
Lorain County Community College
$43,525 · 5 yrs out
Lane Community College
$43,514 · 5 yrs out
Kankakee Community College
$43,504 · 5 yrs out
Louisiana Delta Community College
$43,497 · 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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