At a glance
Average net price
$12,664
In-state, after aid
6-year graduation rate
41.1%
Admission rate
Not available
Undergrad size
761
In-state tuition
$6,982
Out-of-state tuition
$21,875
Cost of attendance
$16,578
Median earnings (10y)
$49,505
Admissions
- SAT average
- Not available
- ACT midpoint
- Not available
- Retention
- 63.9%
- Locale
- Town
Programs breakdown
14 program areas reported · Academic mix is led by trades & services (47%), health (13%), stem (11%).
- STEM11%
- Health13%
- Business9%
- Humanities & arts11%
- Social sciences8%
- Trades & services47%
- Mechanic & repair18.8%~143 students/yr · Trades & servicesCompare schools
- Health professions13.4%~102 students/yr · HealthCompare schools
- Precision production10.5%~80 students/yr · Trades & servicesCompare schools
- Engineering tech9.6%~73 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- Liberal arts9.6%~73 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- Business8.8%~67 students/yr · BusinessCompare schools
- ~60 students/yr · Trades & servicesCompare schools
- Education6.7%~51 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- ~35 students/yr · Trades & servicesCompare schools
- Agriculture3.4%~25 students/yr · Trades & servicesCompare schools
- ~16 students/yr · Trades & servicesCompare schools
- ~13 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- ~13 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~10 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
Share of all degrees and certificates awarded in each broad CIP-2 program area (U.S. Department of Education, latest reporting year). Estimated students/yr = share × undergrad size.
Specific majors offered
21 specific majors with reported completions. Earnings shown are median annual earnings 1 year after graduation; debt is median student-loan debt at graduation.
| Major | Credential | Grads | Median earnings | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | Bachelor's | 60 | $28,870 | $23,526 |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians. | Associate's | 51 | — | — |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians. | Bachelor's | 49 | $56,578 | — |
| Precision Metal Working. | Undergraduate certificate | 44 | — | — |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | Associate's | 38 | — | $29,971 |
| Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technologies/Technicians. | Associate's | 37 | — | $10,708 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | Bachelor's | 34 | $65,917 | $31,000 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities. | Associate's | 31 | — | — |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. | Bachelor's | 30 | $32,097 | — |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections. | Bachelor's | 25 | $33,282 | $24,069 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas. | Master's | 22 | — | — |
| Plumbing and Related Water Supply Services. | Associate's | 22 | — | — |
| Agricultural Mechanization. | Associate's | 13 | — | — |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities. | Bachelor's | 12 | — | — |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness. | Bachelor's | 11 | — | — |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | Associate's | 11 | — | — |
| Biology, General. | Bachelor's | 10 | — | — |
| Student Counseling and Personnel Services. | Master's | 9 | — | — |
| Design and Applied Arts. | Bachelor's | 9 | — | — |
| Agricultural Business and Management. | Bachelor's | 7 | — | — |
| Agricultural Business and Management. | Associate's | 5 | — | — |
Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard Field of Study. Earnings cover graduates who received federal financial aid and are working / not enrolled. Cells marked "—" are not reported or were suppressed for privacy.
About Montana State University-Northern
Montana State University-Northern is a small institution located in Havre, Montana, primarily awarding the bachelor's degree. It enrolls roughly 761 undergraduate students in a town setting. The most popular fields of study include Mechanic & repair, Health professions, Precision production.
Cost & tuition
The average net price at Montana State University-Northern — what a typical student actually pays after grants and scholarships — is $12,664 per year, which is moderately priced compared to other U.S. institutions. Sticker tuition runs $6,982 for in-state students and $21,875 for out-of-state students before aid. Total cost of attendance, including housing, books, and living expenses, comes to about $16,578 annually.
Graduation & earnings outcomes
The 6-year graduation rate is 41.1%, a average completion outcome. 63.9% of first-time students return for a second year, a useful proxy for student satisfaction and academic fit. Ten years after enrolling, the median graduate earns $49,505 per year according to U.S. Department of Education earnings tracking.
Programs & majors
Montana State University-Northern confers degrees and certificates across 14 broad program areas, with the largest concentrations of completions in Mechanic & repair, Health professions, Precision production. Grouped into wider academic categories, the mix is led by trades & services (47% of credentials), health (13% of credentials), stem (11% of credentials), which gives a quick read on the school's overall academic profile. Use the programs breakdown below to see every reported area, an estimated number of students per program per year, and links to compare other U.S. colleges in the same field.
Admissions
Admission rate data is not reported for this institution, which is typical for open-admission community and trade schools.
Location & campus
Set in Havre, Montana (town), Montana State University-Northern draws students from across Montana and beyond. Prospective students often weigh proximity, cost of living, and local industry demand when choosing between schools in this area.
Frequently asked questions about Montana State University-Northern
Q.How much does Montana State University-Northern cost?
The average net price at Montana State University-Northern is $12,664 per year after grants and scholarships, with total cost of attendance around $16,578.
Q.What is the graduation rate at Montana State University-Northern?
Montana State University-Northern has a 6-year graduation rate of 41.1% according to the latest U.S. Department of Education data.
Q.How much do Montana State University-Northern graduates earn?
Ten years after enrolling, the median Montana State University-Northern graduate earns $49,505 per year.
Q.What is tuition at Montana State University-Northern?
Published tuition is $6,982 in-state and $21,875 out-of-state. Most students pay less than the sticker price after financial aid.
Q.Where is Montana State University-Northern located?
Montana State University-Northern is located in Havre, Montana (ZIP 59501).
Data on this page comes from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard and IPEDS, the federal sources colleges are required to report to. Net price, graduation rate, and earnings figures reflect the latest available federal release. Always verify current tuition and program availability directly with Montana State University-Northern at their official website.