Best Business/Commerce, General Degrees in Montana by ROI
Colleges in Montana ranked by estimated 20-year net return on investment — calculated from median graduate earnings, total attendance cost, and average student debt. Data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Programs in Montana
2
Colleges with salary data
Average 20-Yr Net ROI
+$9,889
Across Montana programs
Average Annual Cost
$21,126
Cost of attendance
| # | College | 20-Yr Net ROI | Median Salary | Annual Cost | Avg Debt | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Montana State University
Grad rate: 57.1% |
+$46,074 | $50,612 | $23,779 | $23,000 | Full ROI → |
| 2 |
Montana State University Billings
Grad rate: 28.4% |
-$26,295 | $45,907 | $18,473 | $22,625 | Full ROI → |
How ROI is calculated
20-Year Net ROI = Gross Earnings (salary × 20) − Total Degree Cost (annual cost × programme years) − Debt Payoff (avg debt × 1.35) − Baseline Opportunity Cost ($42,000 × 20 = $840,000)
A positive ROI means a degree in this field pays off relative to entering the workforce without one. Data from the U.S. College Scorecard.
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