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Health Professions Schools in Montana

2,225 students earned Health Professions degrees in Montana in the 2020-2021 year.

In this state, Health Professions is the 1st most popular major out of a total 36 majors commonly available.

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Education Levels of Health Professions Majors in Montana

Health Professions majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 651
Associate Degree 486
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 483
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 483
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 483
Master’s Degree 218
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 152
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 152
Post-Master’s Certificate 130
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 130
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 105
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 105
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 105
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Gender Distribution

In Montana, a health professions major is more popular with women than with men.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of health professions majors in Montana is as follows:

  • Asian: 8.7%
  • Black or African American: 1.3%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 3.4%
  • White: 65.2%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 9.5%
  • Other Races: 11.9%
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Jobs for Health Professions Grads in Montana

In this state, there are 69,170 people employed in jobs related to a health professions degree, compared to 22,470,500 nationwide.

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Wages for Health Professions Jobs in Montana

A typical salary for a health professions grad in the state is $55,690, compared to a typical salary of $62,500 nationwide.

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There are 11 colleges in Montana that offer health professions degrees. Learn about the most popular 11 below:

#1

The University of Montana

Missoula
770 Degrees in Major Awarded
50% Graduation Rate
9,808 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 6.70% which is lower than average. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 90% of students receive it. This public school has an average net price of $14,755.

#2

Montana State University

Bozeman
296 Degrees in Major Awarded
57% Graduation Rate
16,218 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 60%. Of all the students who attend this school, 92% get financial aid. The average student takes 4.65 years to complete their degree at MSU Bozeman.

#3

University of Providence

Great Falls
157 Degrees in Major Awarded
43% Graduation Rate
1,005 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $34,490 after graduation. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 99% of students receive it. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 8 to 1.

#4

Montana State University - Billings

Billings
152 Degrees in Major Awarded
28% Graduation Rate
4,000 Total Students

88% of students get financical aid. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $34,441 a year. The 6.90% student loan default rate is lower than average.

#5

Great Falls College Montana State University

Great Falls
116 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,071 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 82% of students receive it. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $9,746. The student to faculty ratio is 11 to 1.

#6

Montana Technological University

Butte
106 Degrees in Major Awarded
51% Graduation Rate
1,650 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 75%. Of all the students who attend this school, 93% get financial aid. Graduates earn an average $44,445 after graduation.

#7

Carroll College

Helena
98 Degrees in Major Awarded
69% Graduation Rate
1,108 Total Students

This private institution charges an average net price of $23,072. The full-time teacher rate is 63%. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $43,187 after earning their degree at this institution.

#8

Flathead Valley Community College

Kalispell
53 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,049 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 11 to 1. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $29,929 after earning their degree at this institution. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $8,948.

#9

Salish Kootenai College

Pablo
42 Degrees in Major Awarded
52% Graduation Rate
716 Total Students

87% of students get financical aid. The full-time teacher rate is 83%. This public school has an average net price of $5,525.

#10

Montana State University - Northern

Havre
37 Degrees in Major Awarded
31% Graduation Rate
1,024 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 80% of students receive it. In their early career, Montana State University - Northern grads earn an average salary of $38,908. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 14 to 1.

#10

Rocky Mountain College

Billings
37 Degrees in Major Awarded
49% Graduation Rate
1,014 Total Students

The average student takes 4.44 years to complete their degree at Rocky. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $20,310. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $38,362 a year.

Health Professions Careers in MT

Some of the careers health professions majors go into include:

Job Title MT Job Growth MT Median Salary
Hearing Aid Specialists 40% $61,160
Respiratory Therapists 39% $56,730
Physician Assistants 38% $107,210
Nurse Practitioners 37% $103,390
Software Applications Developers 35% $80,900
Diagnostic Medical Sonographers 33% $76,500
Radiation Therapists 33% $77,930
Personal Care Aides 32% $23,640
Home Health Aides 32% $25,360
Physical Therapist Aides 30% $27,350
Audiologists 29% $68,290
Dental Laboratory Technicians 29% $38,580
Physical Therapists 28% $77,080
Medical Assistants 28% $34,070
Physical Therapist Assistants 28% $46,480
Veterinary Technologists and Technicians 27% $30,270
Occupational Therapists 25% $72,820
Phlebotomists 24% $29,960
Healthcare Social Workers 23% $48,650
Veterinarians 23% $76,910
Medical Secretaries 23% $31,370
Athletic Trainers 22% $43,080
Health Technologists and Technicians 21% $37,810
Health Specialties Professors 21% $0
Medical Equipment Preparers 21% $29,870
Medical and Health Services Managers 21% $87,060
Substance Abuse Social Workers 21% $34,600
Mental Health Counselors 20% $0
Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians 20% $68,150
Massage Therapists 20% $44,970
Nuclear Medicine Technologists 20% $75,690
Surgical Technologists 20% $47,790
Substance Abuse Counselors 19% $0
Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technicians 19% $0
Registered Nurses 19% $65,960
Nursing Instructors and Professors 19% $69,740
Speech-Language Pathologists 18% $63,390
Medical Records and Health Information Technicians 18% $36,940
Dietitians and Nutritionists 17% $50,540
Emergency Medical Technicians and Paramedics 17% $28,700
Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists 17% $69,290
Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technologists 17% $0
Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Workers 17% $54,730
Dispensing Opticians 16% $32,500
Pharmacy Technicians 16% $34,630
Community Health Workers 16% $39,260
Dental Assistants 16% $36,850
Dentists 16% $160,750
Dental Hygienists 15% $74,230
Optometrists 15% $91,840
Dietetic Technicians 14% $0
Medical Scientists 14% $70,800
Nurse Anesthetists 14% $208,000
Computer Workers 14% $66,510
Ophthalmic Medical Technicians 14% $33,600
Computer User Support Specialists 14% $44,180
Rehabilitation Counselors 13% $31,410
Clinical, Counseling, and School Psychologists 13% $60,540
Physicians and Surgeons 12% $208,000
Nursing Assistants 12% $28,820
Pharmacists 12% $117,580
Ambulance Drivers and Attendants 11% $19,300
Family and General Practitioners 10% $201,770
Environmental Scientists and Specialists 10% $63,610
Clergy 10% $47,000
Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses 10% $44,260
Fitness Trainers and Aerobics Instructors 9% $33,550
Psychiatric Aides 9% $28,740
Marketing Managers 8% $116,890
Administrative Services Managers 8% $78,050
Healthcare Support Workers 8% $34,490
Sales Managers 8% $0
Chiropractors 7% $56,090
Natural Sciences Managers 7% $95,970
Occupational Health and Safety Specialists 6% $66,380
Psychology Professors 5% $0
Engineers 5% $81,600
Managers 4% $74,270
Office and Administrative Support Worker Supervisors 3% $49,630
Medical Transcriptionists 3% $32,700
Computer Programmers 1% $68,690
Ophthalmic Laboratory Technicians 0% $31,280
Recreational Therapists 0% $41,900

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