The University of Montana-Western majors, earnings & debt

The University of Montana-Western offers 19 bachelor's majors across 7 areas. Graduates in Business Administration earn the most: a median $47,344 four years after graduating. Earnings below are for this school's own graduates in each major, not national averages.

All The University of Montana-Western majors by area

Science & Math · 5 majors
MajorEarnings, 1 yrEarnings, 4 yrsMedian debt
Agricultural and Domestic Animal Services———
Biology———
Ecology and Evolutionary Biology———
Environmental Science / Conservation———
Mathematics———
Humanities & Languages · 4 majors
MajorEarnings, 1 yrEarnings, 4 yrsMedian debt
English———
History———
Liberal Arts / General Studies———
Multi / Interdisciplinary Studies, Other———
Social Sciences & Public Service · 4 majors
MajorEarnings, 1 yrEarnings, 4 yrsMedian debt
Behavioral Sciences———
Psychology———
Social Sciences———
Sociology and Anthropology———
Arts & Design · 2 majors
MajorEarnings, 1 yrEarnings, 4 yrsMedian debt
Studio Art———
Visual and Performing Arts———
Education · 2 majors
MajorEarnings, 1 yrEarnings, 4 yrsMedian debt
Education (Subject Teaching)$38,151$46,457$22,557
Education (Elementary / Secondary)$36,742$41,988$23,269
Business & Finance · 1 major
MajorEarnings, 1 yrEarnings, 4 yrsMedian debt
Business Administration$35,880$47,344$21,627
Health & Medicine · 1 major
MajorEarnings, 1 yrEarnings, 4 yrsMedian debt
Kinesiology / Exercise Science———

College Scorecard field of study, latest release: median earnings of graduates who received federal aid, 1 and 4 years after graduating; median federal loan debt. — means too few graduates to report.

From major to career

Education (Elementary / Secondary) → Elementary school teacher

$57,530
Montana
$63,970
U.S.

Median annual wage for all workers in this job. U.S. jobs projected to shrink 0.4% from 2025 to 2035. Typical entry education: bachelor's degree.

BLS OEWS May 2025; Employment Projections 2025-35

Business Administration → Management analyst

$97,470
Montana
$101,860
U.S.

Median annual wage for all workers in this job. U.S. jobs projected to grow 10.1% from 2025 to 2035. Typical entry education: bachelor's degree.

BLS OEWS May 2025; Employment Projections 2025-35

Across all majors, former The University of Montana-Western students earn a median $43,229 ten years after starting college, more than 33% of Montana colleges we cover. 51% graduate within six years.

The University of Montana-Western majors questions

How many majors does The University of Montana-Western offer?

The University of Montana-Western offers 19 bachelor's majors across 7 areas; the most majors are in Science & Math and Humanities & Languages.

What is the highest-paying major at The University of Montana-Western?

Business Administration graduates from The University of Montana-Western earn a median $47,344 four years after graduating, the highest of the 3 majors with reported earnings. Their median debt is $21,627.

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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (field of study); Bureau of Labor Statistics (OEWS, Employment Projections). Back to The University of Montana-Western overview