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Nursing Schools in Montana

745 Nursing students earned their degrees in the state in 2020-2021.

A Nursing major is the 1st most popular major in this state.

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

The student loan default rate is 3.50% which is lower than average. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 60% are considered full time. Most students complete their degree in 4.65 years.

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

The 5.60% student loan default rate is lower than average. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 99% of students receive it. 8 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

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

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 64% are considered full time. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $34,441 a year. 88% of students get financical aid.

#4

Carroll College

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

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 100% of students receive it. Most students complete their degree in 4.26 years. This private institution charges an average net price of $23,072.

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

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 75% are considered full time. Graduates earn an average $44,445 after graduation. Of all the students who attend this school, 93% get financial aid.

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

100% of the teachers are full time. The student loan default rate of 9.70% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. It takes the average student 4.27 years to graduate.

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

The student to faculty ratio is 18 to 1. Most students complete their degree in 4.46 years. This public school has an average net price of $14,755.

32 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,324 Total Students

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

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

The student loan default rate is 4.10% which is lower than average. Most students complete their degree in 4.44 years. 87% of students get financical aid.

26 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,071 Total Students

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. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 82% of students receive it.

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

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