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The University of Montana

MT · Public · 100% graduation rate

Best major ROI
A
ROI Score
87/100

ROI by Major

Debt and earnings data sourced from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. ROI grades compare median student debt at graduation to earnings 1 and 5 years after completion, adjusted for NCES IPEDS graduation rates.

MajorMedian DebtYear 1 EarningsYear 5 EarningsROI GradeVerdict
Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management$25K$95K$147KASTRONG BUY
Business Administration, Management and Operations$30K$65K$89KBBUY
Marketing$30K$65K$89KBBUY
Sociology$30K$58K$78KCCAUTION
Political Science and Government$30K$58K$78KCCAUTION
Anthropology$30K$58K$78KCCAUTION
Physiology, Pathology and Related Sciences$30K$55K$74KCCAUTION
Biology$30K$55K$74KCCAUTION
Communication and Media Studies$30K$52K$69KCCAUTION
Psychology$30K$48K$65KCCAUTION
Natural Resources Conservation and Research$30K$50K$68KCCAUTION
Wildlife and Wildlands Science and Management$30K$50K$68KCCAUTION
Journalism$30K$52K$69KCCAUTION
English Language and Literature$31K$48K$64KDCAUTION
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods$30K$45K$60KDCAUTION
Social Work$30K$42K$57KDCAUTION
Music$31K$42K$57KDCAUTION
Fine and Studio Arts$31K$42K$57KDCAUTION
Film/Video and Photographic Arts$31K$42K$57KDCAUTION
Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft$31K$42K$57KDCAUTION

Frequently Asked Questions

It depends on your major. The highest-ROI major at The University of Montana earns a grade of A, with median debt of $25K and year-5 earnings of $147K. Compare debt-to-earnings ratios across majors before deciding.

The University of Montana has a 100% graduation rate. A higher graduation rate generally correlates with better student support and outcomes, which can impact your return on investment.

Median debt varies significantly by major at The University of Montana. For example, Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management graduates have median debt of $25K. Review the ROI by Major table above for a full breakdown.

The top-earning major is Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management with median year-5 earnings of $147K. We rank each major by its debt-to-earnings ROI score to help you compare options.

Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, NCES IPEDS
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ROI scores are calculated by comparing median debt at graduation to median earnings 1 and 5 years after completion, weighted by graduation rate. Grades range from A (strong return) to F (poor return).