Nursing at Montana State University Billings
What traits are you looking for in a school for Nursing, consider the program at Montana State University Billings. Get started with the following essential facts.
Montana State University Billings is in Billings, MT.
During the most recent reporting year, 55 nursing graduations were recorded at Montana State University Billings.
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Studying Online at Montana State University Billings
Online coursework is an option at Montana State University Billings. Of 4,129 students, 958 (23%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 1,495 (36%) took at least some classes online.
Nursing Rankings at Montana State University Billings
Rankings can help you compare Montana State University Billings’s Nursing program against other schools offering the same major.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Montana | #7 of 12 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Montana | #9 of 12 |
| Best Value | Rocky Mountains (Region) | #48 of 72 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Rocky Mountains (Region) | #61 of 73 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #1152 of 1,878 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #1544 of 1,918 |
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Montana | #7 of 12 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Montana | #9 of 12 |
| Best Value | Rocky Mountains (Region) | #48 of 72 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Rocky Mountains (Region) | #61 of 73 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #1152 of 1,878 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #1544 of 1,918 |
Earnings for Nursing Graduates from Montana State University Billings
Those who finish Montana State University Billings’s Nursing program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $58,668 |
| 2 years | $58,402 |
| 3 years | $56,921 |
| 4 years | $60,916 |
| 5 years | $68,933 |
Is this above or below average for the school? Four years after graduating, Nursing graduates from Montana State University Billings report median earnings of $60,916, compared with $51,687 for all Montana State University Billings graduates — about 18% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
The median debt for Nursing graduates from Montana State University Billings is $29,869.
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the student demographics for Nursing graduates at Montana State University Billings, broken down by degree level.
Program-wide, Nursing graduates at Montana State University Billings are 91% women (50) and 9% men (5).
Nursing Associate’s Program at Montana State University Billings
Of the 38 associate’s nursing degrees awarded at Montana State University Billings, 89% were women (34) and 11% were men (4).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Nursing associate’s degree recipients at Montana State University Billings.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 32 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 5 |
| Unknown | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 13% of Nursing associate’s degree recipients at Montana State University Billings, below the national average of 44%.*
Nursing Bachelor’s Program at Montana State University Billings
Among the 17 bachelor’s nursing graduates at Montana State University Billings, 94% were women (16) and 6% were men (1).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Nursing bachelor’s degree recipients at Montana State University Billings.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 14 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 1 |
| Unknown | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 12% of Nursing bachelor’s degree recipients at Montana State University Billings, below the national average of 43%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
More Specific Nursing Concentrations at Montana State University Billings
The Nursing program at Montana State University Billings breaks down into more specific concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Registered Nursing | 55 |
Top-Paying Careers for Nursing Graduates
Graduates of the Nursing program at Montana State University Billings pursue many career paths. Here are the best-paid careers for Nursing majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Nurse Practitioners | $147,651 |
| Advanced Practice Psychiatric Nurses | $143,854 |
| Medical and Health Services Managers | $129,557 |
| Registered Nurses | $105,741 |
| Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary | $69,718 |
| Nurse Anesthetists | $66,747 |
| Critical Care Nurses | $65,103 |
| Acute Care Nurses | $56,247 |
| Clinical Nurse Specialists | $52,889 |
| Nurse Midwives | $36,174 |
References
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
More about our data sources and methodologies.