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The University of Montana

Missoula, MT umt.edu 7,079 students

The University of Montana's campus sits in the heart of Missoula, near the Clark Fork River and at the base of Mount Sentinel, providing ample outdoor recreational opportunities. Students often hike the iconic "M" trail up the mountain. The university is known for its strong environmental science programs, and the student body tends to be active and engaged in outdoor pursuits. Its location in Missoula provides access to a vibrant arts and culture scene.

Programs
22
Analyzed in dataset
Earnings
$33,039
Average graduate, 1 yr after
Tuition
$8,152
In-state sticker price
Out-of-state: $31,622/yr

Financial Aid

The sticker price is rarely what families actually pay. University of Montana's grant and scholarship aid lowers the net price for most income brackets. 28% of students receive Pell Grants; 42% take federal loans.

Net Price by Family Income

Academic Year 2025
Income Bracket Avg Net Price 4-Year Net Cost
$0 – $30K $14,521 $58,084
$30K – $48K $15,563 $62,252
$48K – $75K $17,795 $71,180
$75K – $110K $18,911 $75,644
$110K+ $20,648 $82,592
Sticker price (no aid) $8,152 $32,608
Net price = tuition + fees + room & board minus grants and scholarships, by reported family-income bracket. Source: IPEDS Student Financial Aid survey via College Scorecard.

Programs at University of Montana

22 degree programs ranked by DegreeOutlook Score. Click any program for AI scenario analysis and 10-year earnings projections.

Degree Program DW Score 1-yr Earnings AI Risk ROI
Accounting Compare across schools →
74
$47,164/yr Very High 19.0x
Management Information Systems Compare across schools →
71
$54,816/yr Very High 30.8x
Business Administration Compare across schools →
66
$37,784/yr High 18.6x
Political Science Compare across schools →
56
$38,094/yr Very High 16.6x
Biology Compare across schools →
53
$43,914/yr High 14.8x
Teacher Education Compare across schools →
49
$36,142/yr High 12.4x
Sociology Compare across schools →
46
$39,160/yr High 13.0x
Subject-Area Teaching Compare across schools →
45
$28,298/yr High 13.4x
Communication and Media Studies Compare across schools →
41
$34,377/yr High 13.7x
History Compare across schools →
38
$28,508/yr High 11.9x
Social Work Compare across schools →
36
$33,726/yr Moderate 11.4x
Anthropology Compare across schools →
35
$30,011/yr High 11.0x
Forestry Compare across schools →
34
$31,138/yr Moderate 13.8x
Psychology Compare across schools →
33
$25,023/yr High 11.8x
Journalism Compare across schools →
32
$35,924/yr Very High 10.0x
Physiology Compare across schools →
32
$32,671/yr High 9.0x
Natural Resources & Conservation Research Compare across schools →
28
$27,552/yr High 11.6x
Biological & Physical Sciences Compare across schools →
28
$25,950/yr Moderate 7.0x
English Compare across schools →
26
$21,447/yr Very High 11.7x
Wildlife and Wildlands Science and Management Compare across schools →
25
$28,339/yr High 11.4x
Film & Photography Compare across schools →
24
$24,679/yr High 10.2x
Fine Arts Compare across schools →
24
$22,149/yr Moderate 6.6x