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Nursing in Montana

Nursing Schools in Montana

In 2022-2023, 773 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 515
Associate Degree 179
Master’s Degree 38
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 35
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 35
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 35
Post-Master’s Certificate 6
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 6

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: 2.3%
  • Black or African American: 1.2%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 5.0%
  • White: 80.1%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.1%
  • Other Races: 11.3%
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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
59% Graduation Rate
16,218 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 18 to 1. 58% of the teachers are full time. This public school has an average net price of $19,600.

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117 Degrees in Major Awarded
38% Graduation Rate
1,005 Total Students

The average student takes 4.31 years to complete their degree at University of Providence. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $22,750. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 51% are considered full time.

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58 Degrees in Major Awarded
26% Graduation Rate
4,000 Total Students

The average student takes 4.67 years to complete their degree at Montana State University - Billings. A typical student attending Montana State University - Billings will pay a net price of $14,484. 65% of the teachers are full time.

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Carroll College

Helena
43 Degrees in Major Awarded
67% Graduation Rate
1,108 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.26 years. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 100% of students receive it. This private institution charges an average net price of $22,470.

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38 Degrees in Major Awarded
56% Graduation Rate
1,650 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 99% of students receive it. This public school has an average net price of $16,598. 74% of the teachers are full time.

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37 Degrees in Major Awarded
35% 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. 87% of students get financical aid.

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33 Degrees in Major Awarded
48% Graduation Rate
9,808 Total Students

17 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 100% of students receive it. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $14,856.

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32 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,324 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 100% of students receive it. 15 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 32% are considered full time.

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31 Degrees in Major Awarded
42% Graduation Rate
716 Total Students

67% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. A typical student attending SKC will pay a net price of $6,527. The full-time teacher rate is 66%.

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26 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,071 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 38% are considered full time. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $10,802. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 100% of students receive it.

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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
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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