MT | PUBLIC
Degreeli reads this school through school + degree value, not prestige alone. Start with the Value Score, then expand each program to see cost, salary, payback, and risk.
Overview
Montana State University Northern looks strongest as a selective value play, with its best program landing at $562,386 in completion-adjusted ROI.
Families should compare the strongest path against weaker options, especially if recoup times stretch well beyond 5.9 years.
4-year net cost
$50,656
Estimated debt
$26,341
Early salary signal
$55,328
Graduation rate
41%
Why this score?
Caution Zone is a Degreeli Value Score v1 directional read based on modeled cost ($50,656), estimated debt ($26,341), early-career salary ($55,328), payback, completion, and review signals. The strongest signal is that cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay. The main caution is that completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny. Data confidence is medium, so this should support comparison rather than act as a guarantee.
Strengths
Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.
Estimated debt appears manageable relative to salary.
Projected payback timeline is comparatively short.
Risks
Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.
Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.
Programs
ASSOCIATE
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66
Caution Zone
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion ROI
$562,386
Salary Outlook
$55,328
Estimated Debt
$26,341
Payback
4.8 years
Strengths
Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.
Estimated debt appears manageable relative to salary.
Projected payback timeline is comparatively short.
Risks
Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.
Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.
BACHELORS
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60
Caution Zone
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion ROI
$486,867
Salary Outlook
$48,163
Estimated Debt
$26,341
Payback
5.5 years
Strengths
Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.
Estimated debt appears manageable relative to salary.
Risks
Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.
Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.
ASSOCIATE
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57
High Risk
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion ROI
$451,850
Salary Outlook
$44,841
Estimated Debt
$26,341
Payback
5.9 years
Strengths
Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.
Risks
Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.
Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.
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ROI Snapshot
ASSOCIATE
66
Caution Zone
On-time ROI
$1,368,004
Risk-adjusted ROI
$562,386
Value at risk
$805,618
Payback
4.8 years
BACHELORS
60
Caution Zone
On-time ROI
$1,184,304
Risk-adjusted ROI
$486,867
Value at risk
$697,437
Payback
5.5 years
ASSOCIATE
57
High Risk
On-time ROI
$1,099,124
Risk-adjusted ROI
$451,850
Value at risk
$647,274
Payback
5.9 years
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