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Nursing Schools in Montana

In 2020-2021, 745 students earned their Nursing degrees in MT.

In terms of popularity, Nursing is the 2nd most popular major in the state out of a total 195 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Nursing Majors in Montana

Nursing majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 482
Associate Degree 221
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 26
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 26
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 26
Master’s Degree 14
Post-Master’s Certificate 2
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 2

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of nursing majors in Montana is as follows:

  • Asian: 1.7%
  • Black or African American: 0.5%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 3.9%
  • White: 81.6%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.1%
  • Other Races: 12.1%
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Jobs for Nursing Grads in Montana

12,370 people in the state and 3,609,760 in the nation are employed in jobs related to nursing.

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Wages for Nursing Jobs in Montana

In this state, nursing grads earn an average of $96,180. Nationwide, they make an average of $106,910.

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There are 10 colleges in Montana that offer nursing degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

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

Most students complete their degree in 4.65 years. The student loan default rate is 3.50% which is lower than average. 17 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

117 Degrees in Major Awarded
43% Graduation Rate
1,005 Total Students

The average student takes 4.31 years to complete their degree at University of Providence. Graduates earn an average $34,490 after graduation. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 99% of students receive it.

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

15 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. 88% of students get financical aid. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $34,441 a year.

#4

Carroll College

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

The student loan default rate of 1.30% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 100% of students receive it. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 11 to 1.

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

The student to faculty ratio is 13 to 1. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 75% are considered full time. Graduates earn an average $44,445 after graduation.

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

14 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. It takes the average student 4.27 years to graduate. 100% of the teachers are full time.

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

In their early career, UM grads earn an average salary of $32,787. This public school has an average net price of $14,755. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 90% of students receive it.

32 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,324 Total Students

In their early career, Helena College grads earn an average salary of $31,147. This public school has an average net price of $11,920. 14 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

31 Degrees in Major Awarded
52% Graduation Rate
716 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.44 years. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 83% are considered full time. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 7 to 1.

26 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,071 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $30,993 a year. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 11 to 1. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $9,746.

Nursing Careers in MT

Some of the careers nursing majors go into include:

Job Title MT Job Growth MT Median Salary
Nurse Practitioners 37% $103,390
Medical and Health Services Managers 21% $87,060
Registered Nurses 19% $65,960
Nursing Instructors and Professors 19% $69,740
Nurse Anesthetists 14% $208,000

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to nursing.

Major Annual Graduates in MT
Rehabilitation Professions 459
Health/Medical Admin Services 159
Allied Health Professions 158
Public Health 119
Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences 79
Communication Sciences 52
Health Sciences & Services 46
Mental & Social Health Services 41

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