Montana State University-Northern— Earnings & Cost Trends
Graduate Earnings
$49,505
in 2021+38% since 2008
Median Graduate Earnings Over Time
Net Price (Annual Cost) Over Time
Graduation Rate Over Time
Key Insights
- •Earnings grew 38% since 2008 — graduates are earning more over time
- •Net price decreased 7% since 2010 — the school has become more affordable
- •Graduation rate improved by 7 percentage points since 1998
Year-by-Year Data
| Year | Earnings | Net Price | Grad Rate | Debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | — | — | 34% | $2,625 |
| 1999 | — | — | 45% | $2,826 |
| 2000 | — | — | 39% | $3,938 |
| 2001 | — | — | 41% | $4,647 |
| 2002 | — | — | 40% | $4,834 |
| 2003 | — | — | 33% | $5,500 |
| 2004 | — | — | 29% | $5,500 |
| 2005 | — | — | 30% | $5,250 |
| 2006 | — | — | 31% | $5,500 |
| 2007 | — | — | 33% | $6,625 |
| 2008 | $36,000 | — | 26% | $6,125 |
| 2009 | — | — | 30% | $5,500 |
| 2010 | $36,100 | $13,599 | 35% | $5,556 |
| 2011 | — | $12,089 | 32% | $5,618 |
| 2012 | $35,300 | $13,444 | 30% | $5,849 |
| 2013 | $33,400 | $13,734 | 30% | $6,750 |
| 2014 | $35,100 | $14,641 | 37% | $8,326 |
| 2015 | $37,100 | $13,636 | 26% | $9,500 |
| 2016 | — | $12,784 | 26% | $9,878 |
| 2017 | — | $12,590 | 26% | $9,500 |
| 2018 | — | $12,898 | 33% | $8,250 |
| 2019 | — | $13,024 | 35% | $9,500 |
| 2020 | — | $13,174 | 31% | $10,500 |
| 2021 | $49,505 | $12,556 | 35% | $10,560 |
| 2022 | — | $13,009 | 31% | — |
| 2023 | — | $12,717 | 29% | — |
| 2024 | — | $14,194 | 42% | — |
| 2025 | — | $12,664 | 41% | — |