Nursing at Montana State University-Northern
If you are interested in studying Nursing, consider the program at Montana State University-Northern. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Montana State University-Northern is in Havre, MT.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 32 nursing degrees were granted at Montana State University-Northern.
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Online & Distance Learning at Montana State University-Northern
Online coursework is an option at Montana State University-Northern. Among 966 students, 270 (28%) studied exclusively online and 392 (41%) took at least some classes online.
Nursing Rankings at Montana State University-Northern
Rankings can help you compare Montana State University-Northern’s Nursing program against other schools offering the same major.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Montana | #5 of 12 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Montana | #10 of 12 |
| Best Value | Rocky Mountains (Region) | #43 of 72 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Rocky Mountains (Region) | #64 of 73 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #1131 of 1,878 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #1668 of 1,918 |
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Montana | #5 of 12 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Montana | #10 of 12 |
| Best Value | Rocky Mountains (Region) | #43 of 72 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Rocky Mountains (Region) | #64 of 73 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #1131 of 1,878 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #1668 of 1,918 |
Earnings for Nursing Graduates from Montana State University-Northern
Those who finish Montana State University-Northern’s Nursing program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $65,917 |
| 2 years | $62,429 |
| 3 years | $62,858 |
| 4 years | $64,150 |
| 5 years | $70,870 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years out, Nursing graduates from Montana State University-Northern earn a median of $64,150, compared with $59,703 for all Montana State University-Northern graduates — about 7% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Typical debt at graduation for Nursing graduates from Montana State University-Northern is $30,486.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Take a look at the diversity of Nursing graduates at Montana State University-Northern, broken down by degree level.
Program-wide, Nursing graduates at Montana State University-Northern are 91% women (29) and 9% men (3).
Nursing Associate’s Program at Montana State University-Northern
Among the 15 associate’s nursing graduates at Montana State University-Northern, 87% were women (13) and 13% were men (2).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Nursing associate’s degree recipients at Montana State University-Northern.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 10 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 1 |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 4 |
Minority students account for 33% of Nursing associate’s degree recipients at Montana State University-Northern, lower than the national average of 44%.*
Nursing Bachelor’s Program at Montana State University-Northern
Among the 17 bachelor’s nursing graduates at Montana State University-Northern, 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-Northern.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 14 |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 3 |
Minority students account for 18% of Nursing bachelor’s degree recipients at Montana State University-Northern, 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-Northern
The Nursing program at Montana State University-Northern offers more specialized concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Registered Nursing | 32 |
Top-Paying Careers for Nursing Graduates
Students who finish Nursing program at Montana State University-Northern go on to a range of careers. 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.