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Health Professions Schools in Montana

831 Health Professions students earned their degrees in the state in 2020-2021.

A Health Professions major is the 1st most popular major in this state.

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Education Levels of Health Professions Majors in Montana

Health Professions majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 483
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 483
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 483
Master’s Degree 218
Post-Master’s Certificate 130
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 130
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Gender Distribution

In Montana, a health professions major is more popular with women than with men.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of health professions majors in Montana is as follows:

  • Asian: 19.7%
  • Black or African American: 1.4%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 2.4%
  • White: 45.4%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 24.8%
  • Other Races: 6.3%
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Jobs for Health Professions Grads in Montana

There are 69,170 people in the state and 22,470,500 people in the nation working in health professions jobs.

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Wages for Health Professions Jobs in Montana

Health Professions grads earn an average of $55,690 in the state and $62,500 nationwide.

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There are 6 colleges in Montana that offer health professions degrees. Learn about the most popular 6 below:

#1

The University of Montana

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

The full-time teacher rate is 66%. The student to faculty ratio is 18 to 1. A typical student attending UM will pay a net price of $14,755.

#2

Montana State University

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

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $38,384 after earning their degree at this institution. 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.

#3

Montana State University - Billings

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

In their early career, Montana State University - Billings grads earn an average salary of $34,441. 88% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. The average student takes 4.67 years to complete their degree at Montana State University - Billings.

#3

Montana Technological University

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

Most students complete their degree in 4.65 years. 93% of students get financical aid. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 75% are considered full time.

#5

Rocky Mountain College

Billings
36 Degrees in Major Awarded
49% Graduation Rate
1,014 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.44 years. In their early career, Rocky grads earn an average salary of $38,362. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 11 to 1.

#6

University of Providence

Great Falls
21 Degrees in Major Awarded
43% Graduation Rate
1,005 Total Students

The average student takes 4.31 years to complete their degree at University of Providence. Of all the students who attend this school, 99% get financial aid. The student loan default rate of 5.60% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

Health Professions Careers in MT

Some of the careers health professions majors go into include:

Job Title MT Job Growth MT Median Salary
Hearing Aid Specialists 40% $61,160
Respiratory Therapists 39% $56,730
Physician Assistants 38% $107,210
Nurse Practitioners 37% $103,390
Software Applications Developers 35% $80,900
Radiation Therapists 33% $77,930
Diagnostic Medical Sonographers 33% $76,500
Audiologists 29% $68,290
Physical Therapists 28% $77,080
Veterinary Technologists and Technicians 27% $30,270
Occupational Therapists 25% $72,820
Healthcare Social Workers 23% $48,650
Veterinarians 23% $76,910
Athletic Trainers 22% $43,080
Health Technologists and Technicians 21% $37,810
Health Specialties Professors 21% $0
Medical and Health Services Managers 21% $87,060
Substance Abuse Social Workers 21% $34,600
Mental Health Counselors 20% $0
Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians 20% $68,150
Nuclear Medicine Technologists 20% $75,690
Surgical Technologists 20% $47,790
Substance Abuse Counselors 19% $0
Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technicians 19% $0
Registered Nurses 19% $65,960
Nursing Instructors and Professors 19% $69,740
Speech-Language Pathologists 18% $63,390
Medical Records and Health Information Technicians 18% $36,940
Dietitians and Nutritionists 17% $50,540
Emergency Medical Technicians and Paramedics 17% $28,700
Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technologists 17% $0
Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists 17% $69,290
Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Workers 17% $54,730
Pharmacy Technicians 16% $34,630
Community Health Workers 16% $39,260
Dispensing Opticians 16% $32,500
Dentists 16% $160,750
Dental Hygienists 15% $74,230
Optometrists 15% $91,840
Dietetic Technicians 14% $0
Medical Scientists 14% $70,800
Nurse Anesthetists 14% $208,000
Computer Workers 14% $66,510
Computer User Support Specialists 14% $44,180
Ophthalmic Medical Technicians 14% $33,600
Rehabilitation Counselors 13% $31,410
Clinical, Counseling, and School Psychologists 13% $60,540
Physicians and Surgeons 12% $208,000
Pharmacists 12% $117,580
Family and General Practitioners 10% $201,770
Environmental Scientists and Specialists 10% $63,610
Clergy 10% $47,000
Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses 10% $44,260
Marketing Managers 8% $116,890
Administrative Services Managers 8% $78,050
Sales Managers 8% $0
Chiropractors 7% $56,090
Natural Sciences Managers 7% $95,970
Occupational Health and Safety Specialists 6% $66,380
Psychology Professors 5% $0
Engineers 5% $81,600
Managers 4% $74,270
Computer Programmers 1% $68,690
Recreational Therapists 0% $41,900

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