The University of Montana— Earnings & Cost Trends
Graduate Earnings
$44,511
in 2021+24% since 2008
Median Graduate Earnings Over Time
Net Price (Annual Cost) Over Time
Graduation Rate Over Time
Key Insights
- •Earnings grew 24% since 2008 — graduates are earning more over time
- •Net price increased 28% since 2010 — costs are rising faster than inflation
- •Graduation rate improved by 8 percentage points since 1998
Year-by-Year Data
| Year | Earnings | Net Price | Grad Rate | Debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | — | — | 39% | $6,125 |
| 1999 | — | — | 40% | $5,500 |
| 2000 | — | — | 38% | $5,500 |
| 2001 | — | — | 43% | $5,500 |
| 2002 | — | — | 44% | $5,500 |
| 2003 | — | — | 45% | $5,500 |
| 2004 | — | — | 46% | $5,500 |
| 2005 | — | — | 46% | $5,500 |
| 2006 | — | — | 45% | $5,500 |
| 2007 | — | — | 43% | $5,910 |
| 2008 | $35,800 | — | 42% | $6,433 |
| 2009 | — | — | 41% | $7,125 |
| 2010 | $34,800 | $13,081 | 44% | $8,000 |
| 2011 | — | $13,584 | 44% | $9,000 |
| 2012 | $34,100 | $15,022 | 47% | $9,500 |
| 2013 | $34,300 | $13,705 | 47% | $10,841 |
| 2014 | $34,700 | $12,776 | 47% | $12,000 |
| 2015 | $35,500 | $12,863 | 48% | $12,840 |
| 2016 | — | $12,679 | 44% | $13,742 |
| 2017 | — | $13,978 | 45% | $14,250 |
| 2018 | — | $15,006 | 46% | $14,250 |
| 2019 | — | $15,353 | 46% | $14,000 |
| 2020 | — | $15,246 | 45% | $14,499 |
| 2021 | $44,511 | $14,755 | 44% | $15,000 |
| 2022 | — | $13,799 | 48% | — |
| 2023 | — | $14,856 | 46% | — |
| 2024 | — | $17,118 | 45% | — |
| 2025 | — | $16,784 | 48% | — |