# Montana State University: Nursing (bachelor's)

Bozeman, MT. IPEDS 180461, CIP 51.38. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/montana-state-university/majors/nursing

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $71,915
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $76,146 (U.S. median for this major: $85,212 across 858 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $28,000 (U.S. median $27,000)
- Rank in MT: 4 of 4 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the MT median for this major (4 colleges, $81,191): -$5,045
- Versus the U.S. median: -$9,066

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.44 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $76,146 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 | $17,797 | $79,019 | 1.9 years |
| 30-48k | $18,570 | $82,451 | 1.9 years |
| 48-75k | $21,977 | $97,578 | 2.3 years |
| 75-110k | $24,732 | $109,810 | 2.6 years |
| 110k+ | $25,905 | $115,018 | 2.7 years |

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

## Nursing at MT colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Providence | $119,206 | $23,847 | $17,649 | 28% |
| Montana Technological University | $81,504 | $35,839 | $16,481 | 58% |
| Carroll College | $80,878 | $27,000 | $23,960 | 69% |
| Montana State University | $76,146 | $28,000 | $22,499 | 57% |

## Careers
- Registered nurse (SOC 29-1140): median wage $99,310 Bozeman, MT, $85,280 MT, $97,550 U.S.; U.S. jobs 5.6% by 2035
- Medical and Health Services Managers (SOC 11-9111): median wage $120,680 Bozeman, MT, $105,840 MT, $123,860 U.S.; U.S. jobs 24.2% by 2035

## Sources and years
- Earnings (4 yr): Treasury AY2017-2018, AY2018-2019 pooled earnings cohort measured in CY2022, CY2023, inflation adjusted to 2024 dollars; debt: NSLDS pooled AY2018-19, AY2019-20 cohort

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