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Registered Nursing in Montana

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Registered Nursing Schools in Montana

In 2020-2021, 717 students earned their Registered Nursing degrees in MT.

As a degree choice, Registered Nursing is the 1st most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Registered Nursing Majors in Montana

Registered Nursing majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 482
Associate Degree 221
Master’s Degree 12
Post-Master’s Certificate 2
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 2

Gender Distribution

In Montana, a registered nursing major is more popular with women than with men.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of registered nursing majors in Montana is as follows:

  • Asian: 1.8%
  • Black or African American: 0.6%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 4.0%
  • White: 81.5%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.1%
  • Other Races: 12.0%
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Jobs for Registered Nursing Grads in Montana

10,240 people in the state and 3,007,670 in the nation are employed in jobs related to registered nursing.

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Wages for Registered Nursing Jobs in Montana

A typical salary for a registered nursing grad in the state is $67,450, compared to a typical salary of $75,510 nationwide.

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There are 10 colleges in Montana that offer registered nursing degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

253 Degrees in Major Awarded
57% Graduation Rate
16,218 Total Students

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $19,453. The 3.50% student loan default rate is lower than average. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $38,384 after earning their degree at this institution.

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

The student loan default rate of 5.60% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. It takes the average student 4.31 years to graduate. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 8 to 1.

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

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $14,036. In their early career, Montana State University - Billings grads earn an average salary of $34,441. The full-time teacher rate is 64%.

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Carroll College

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

Of all the students who attend this school, 100% get financial aid. The average student takes 4.26 years to complete their degree at Carroll Montana. The student to faculty ratio is 11 to 1.

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

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 7.60%. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $44,445 a year. The full-time teacher rate is 75%.

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

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 100% are considered full time. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 9.70%. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $12,556.

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

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $32,787 after earning their degree at this institution. 18 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. A typical student attending UM will pay a net price of $14,755.

32 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,324 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $31,147 after earning their degree at this institution. The student loan default rate of 6.90% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Of all the students who attend this school, 77% get financial aid.

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

The full-time teacher rate is 83%. The average student takes 4.44 years to complete their degree at SKC. 87% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

26 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,071 Total Students

39% of the teachers are full time. The student to faculty ratio is 11 to 1. Of all the students who attend this school, 82% get financial aid.

Registered Nursing Careers in MT

Some of the careers registered nursing majors go into include:

Job Title MT Job Growth MT Median Salary
Registered Nurses 19% $65,960
Nursing Instructors and Professors 19% $69,740

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to registered nursing.

Major Annual Graduates in MT
Family Practice Nursing 18
Nursing Science 8
Clinical Nurse Leader 2

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