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Return on Investment Analysis

Montana State University-Northern ROI Analysis

Comprehensive ROI analysis based on tuition costs, graduate earnings, financial aid, and long-term earning potential.

ROI Summary

Total 4-Year Cost

$25,076

In-state tuition x 4

Earnings Premium

$10,045/yr

above high school diploma avg

Break-Even Point

2.5 years

After graduation

20-Year ROI

701%

Return on investment

ROI Analysis

One year after graduation, Montana State University-Northern graduates earn a median of $46,222. The median debt for graduates is $18,500. With in-state tuition at $6,269, the aid percentage is 28%.

Five years after graduation, the median earnings are $45,045. Ten years after graduation, the median earnings increase to $49,505.

The data does not provide enough information to calculate a debt-to-income ratio or a break-even timeline.

Generated from College Scorecard & IPEDS data

The Numbers

Annual Tuition (In-State)

$6,269

Median Debt at Graduation

$18,500

Median Earnings (5yr)

$45,045

Graduation Rate

36%

Receive Financial Aid

28%

Avg Aid Amount

N/A

Program-Level ROI

Program 4yr Cost Median Earnings (5yr) Est. 20yr ROI
Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies $25,076 $74,766 3072%
Business Administration, Management and Operations $25,076 $41,836 445%
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing $25,076 $65,623 2342%
Agricultural Mechanization $25,076 $0 N/A
Criminal Justice and Corrections $25,076 $0 N/A
Precision Metal Working $25,076 $0 N/A
Education, General $25,076 $0 N/A
Plumbing and Related Water Supply Services $25,076 $0 N/A
Electrical Engineering Technologies/Technicians $25,076 $54,727 1473%
Agricultural Business and Management $25,076 $0 N/A
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas $25,076 $0 N/A
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods $25,076 $35,499 -60%

Peer Comparison

Montana State University-Northern Current

701%

20yr ROI

Augusta University

518%

20yr ROI

CUNY Brooklyn College

573%

20yr ROI

Florida Gulf Coast University

720%

20yr ROI

Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania

270%

20yr ROI

Financial Aid Impact

Before Aid

4-Year Tuition$25,076
Median Debt$18,500

After Aid (Estimated)

Estimated Total Aid$0
Net 4-Year Cost$25,076

Frequently Asked Questions

Based on government data, Montana State University-Northern has an estimated 20-year ROI of 701%. The total 4-year cost is $25,076 and graduates earn a median of $45,045 within 5 years.

Methodology

ROI calculations are based on data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. The earnings premium is calculated as the difference between median graduate earnings and the national average earnings for high school diploma holders ($35,000).

The 20-year ROI formula: ((Earnings Premium x 20) - Total Cost) / Total Cost x 100. Break-even point: Total Cost / Annual Earnings Premium. All figures use in-state tuition and do not account for inflation, opportunity cost, or financial aid variations.

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