Montana State University Billings: programs, outcomes and local jobs

Montana State University Billings at a glance

• 2,626

  students enrolled

• 754

  degrees and certificates a year

• 30%

  of students complete

  College Scorecard

• $16,524

  average net price a year

  Tuition $4,805 in state, $19,305 out of state

• $39,531

  median earnings, 6 years after entry

• $44,296

  median earnings, 10 years after entry

  88% working

What students study

AI and data programs

Montana State University Billings reported no degrees or certificates in artificial intelligence, data science, data analytics or robotics for 2024. A new program with no graduates yet would not appear here.

The job market around Montana State University Billings

Professional jobs listed in the cities of Yellowstone County, where the college is.

• 99

  open professional jobs

• 9

  entry level

  1 say no experience is needed

• 3%

  ask for AI skills

  3 jobs

• 2.5%

  unemployment in Yellowstone County

  2026-09 · down 0.6 points from a year earlier

• $74,400

  median household income

  Yellowstone County

• 40%

  of workers are in professional jobs

  estimated 1.6% unemployment among them

Jobs that fit what students study here: most degrees are in health professions, business & management, education, which lead to clinical (4 open), finance (5 open), sales (20 open), operations (14 open), marketing (5 open), human resources (2 open).

Hiring most: Bureau of Reclamation (4), Tactacam (4), Worley Group (4), LifePoint Health (3), Veterans Health Administration (3), Automationtechies (2), Billings Clinic (2), Charter Communications (2).

What they hire for: Engineering (21), Sales (20), Operations (14), Finance (5), Marketing (5), Clinical (4). Engineering jobs

Job search help near campus

Workforce board: Montana Department of Labor and Industry.

• Job Service BillingsBillings · 406-652-3080 · 8 am to 5 pm M-F

American Job Centers are free, public career offices.

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Common questions

How big is Montana State University Billings?

Montana State University Billings enrolls about 2,626 students and is a public 4-year institution in Billings, Montana. It awards about 754 degrees and certificates a year.

What is the graduation rate at Montana State University Billings?

30% of students complete, from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (IPEDS 2023 / Scorecard 2026-06).

What do Montana State University Billings graduates earn?

Median earnings of students who received federal aid are $39,531 six years after entry and $44,296 ten years after entry, from the College Scorecard.

Does Montana State University Billings offer AI or data science degrees?

Montana State University Billings reported no degrees or certificates in artificial intelligence, data science, data analytics or robotics for 2024 (IPEDS completions). A new program with no graduates yet would not appear.

Are there jobs near Montana State University Billings?

99 open professional jobs are listed in Yellowstone County, 9 of them entry level and 1 saying no experience is needed. Bureau of Reclamation has the most openings.