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1,198
students enrolled
361
degrees and certificates a year
51%
of students complete
College Scorecard
$16,558
average net price a year
Tuition $4,845 in state, $17,375 out of state
$37,252
median earnings, 6 years after entry
$43,229
median earnings, 10 years after entry
88% working
What students study
| Field of study | Share of awards | Awards a year |
|---|---|---|
| Education | 44% | 159 |
| Liberal arts & general studies | 16% | 58 |
| Business & management | 11% | 38 |
| Agriculture | 6% | 23 |
| Parks, recreation & fitness | 5% | 19 |
AI and data programs
The University of Montana-Western 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 The University of Montana-Western
Professional jobs listed in the cities of Beaverhead County, where the college is.
4
open professional jobs
0
entry level
0%
ask for AI skills
0 jobs
1.9%
unemployment in Beaverhead County
2026-09 · down 0.8 points from a year earlier
$58,072
median household income
Beaverhead County
39%
of workers are in professional jobs
estimated 1.2% unemployment among them
Jobs that fit what students study here: most degrees are in education, business & management, which lead to operations (1 open).
Hiring most: Bureau of Land Management (2), Gecko Hospitality (1), Rural Staffing Services (1).
What they hire for: Research (2), Human Resources (1), Operations (1). Research jobs
Job search help near campus
Workforce board: Montana Department of Labor and Industry.
American Job Centers are free, public career offices.
Similar colleges in Montana
- Montana Technological UniversityButte · 1,480 students
- Montana State University-NorthernHavre · 761 students
- Salish Kootenai CollegePablo · 580 students
- Stone Child CollegeBox Elder · 193 students
- Aaniiih Nakoda CollegeHarlem · 106 students
- Montana State University BillingsBillings · 2,626 students
Common questions
- How big is The University of Montana-Western?
- The University of Montana-Western enrolls about 1,198 students and is a public 4-year institution in Dillon, Montana. It awards about 361 degrees and certificates a year.
- What is the graduation rate at The University of Montana-Western?
- 51% of students complete, from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (IPEDS 2023 / Scorecard 2026-06).
- What do The University of Montana-Western graduates earn?
- Median earnings of students who received federal aid are $37,252 six years after entry and $43,229 ten years after entry, from the College Scorecard.
- Does The University of Montana-Western offer AI or data science degrees?
- The University of Montana-Western 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 The University of Montana-Western?
- 4 open professional jobs are listed in Beaverhead County, 0 of them entry level and 0 saying no experience is needed. Bureau of Land Management has the most openings.
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