# Montana State University-Northern

Public college in Havre, MT. IPEDS ID 180522. Bachelor's & associate degrees (45% of undergraduate awards are bachelor's, 2023-24).
Source page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/montana-state-university-northern · Data: https://educationguide.com/data/colleges/montana-state-university-northern.json · Method: https://educationguide.com/how-we-score

## Key numbers
- Acceptance rate: not reported (latest, College Scorecard)
- Average net price after grants: $12,664 per year (AcadYr 2023-24, reported in IPEDS DCY2024-25)
- Graduation rate (6 years): 41%; beats 42% of MT colleges and 27% nationwide
- Median earnings 10 years after starting: $49,505; beats 75% of MT colleges and 39% nationwide
- Median debt at graduation: $10,560

## Net price by family income (per year, after grants)
| Family income | Net price |
|---|---|
| 0-30k | $9,940 |
| 30-48k | $9,242 |
| 48-75k | $12,451 |
| 75-110k | $16,315 |
| 110k+ | $16,578 |

Average after grants for first-time, full-time students receiving federal aid, in-state. Negative values mean grants exceed cost.

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
Graduates took 4.44 years on average (23% finished in 4 years; Fall 2017 entrants, IPEDS). Earnings gain = $49,505 (median earnings of former students 10 years after starting college (College Scorecard)) minus $33,516 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in MT (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $9,940 | $44,134 | 2.8 years |
| 30-48k | $9,242 | $41,034 | 2.6 years |
| 48-75k | $12,451 | $55,282 | 3.5 years |
| 75-110k | $16,315 | $72,439 | 4.5 years |
| 110k+ | $16,578 | $73,606 | 4.6 years |

Method: https://educationguide.com/how-we-score#value

## Sticker price
- Cost of attendance: $16,578 in-state; about $31,471 out-of-state
- Tuition and fees: $6,982 in-state, $21,875 out-of-state
- Housing and meals: $7,026; books: $1,400

## Admissions
- SAT reading & writing: not reported; SAT math: not reported; ACT: not reported (25th–75th percentile, latest)

## Majors (18 bachelor's majors)
| Major | Earnings 1 yr | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Criminal Justice | $43,158 | $61,748 | $24,069 |
| Agricultural Business | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Agricultural Mechanization | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Ethnic / Gender Studies | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Education (Elementary / Secondary) | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Education (Subject Teaching) | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Civil Engineering Technologies / Technicians | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Drafting / Design Engineering Technologies / Technicians | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Liberal Arts / General Studies | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Biology | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Multi / Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Kinesiology / Exercise Science | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Community Organization and Advocacy | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies / Technicians | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Precision Metal Working | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Graphic / Interior / Fashion Design | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Nursing | $77,121 | not reported | $31,000 |
| Business Administration | $40,381 | not reported | $23,526 |

## Major to career
- Criminal Justice → Police officer: median wage not reported (metro), $70,050 (MT), $76,210 (U.S.)
- Education (Elementary / Secondary) → Elementary school teacher: median wage not reported (metro), $57,530 (MT), $63,970 (U.S.)

## Sources and years
- Net price: AcadYr 2023-24, reported in IPEDS DCY2024-25; cost of attendance: AcadYr 2023-24, reported in IPEDS DCY2024-25; tuition: AcadYr 2024-25, reported in IPEDS DCY2024-25
- Graduation: Fall 2018 or AcadYr 2018-19 cohort (differs by institutional calendar), reported in IPEDS DCY2024-25; earnings: Treasury AY2009-10, AY2010-11 pooled cohort measured in CY2020, CY2021, inflation adjusted to 2022 dollars; debt: NSLDS FY2020, FY2021 pooled cohorts
- Major earnings (4 yr): Treasury AY2017-2018, AY2018-2019 pooled earnings cohort measured in CY2022, CY2023, inflation adjusted to 2024 dollars

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