Montana · Psychology

Best Psychology institutions in Montana, ranked by earnings

The Psychology program, specifically in General Psychology, explores the complexities of human behavior and mental processes. This program is ideal for students interested in understanding psychological principles and applying them to…

Institutions
11
offering CIP 42.01
States offered
9
with a program page
Degrees / yr
364
IPEDS completions 2026
Median grad earnings
$28,928
1 year after graduation
With earnings data
3
College Scorecard
Median net price
$20,500
IPEDS 2026
Avg graduation rate
40%
IPEDS 2026
State pay · Clinical and Counseling Psychologists
BLS OEWS 2024

Top 3 institutions, ranked by graduate earnings

Earnings = median 1 year after graduation (College Scorecard).

#InstitutionGrad earnings (1 yr)CompletionsGrad rateNet priceMedian debt
1Rocky Mountain College
Billings Private not-for-profit · Bachelor's degree
$29,9101548%$17,369
2Montana State University
Bozeman Public · Bachelor's degree
$28,92815257%$22,977
3The University of Montana
Missoula Public · Bachelor's degree
$25,02312148%$27,000

Career outlook

What this program leads to: Clinical and Counseling Psychologists (SOC 19-3033).

Projected growth (2024–2034)
+11.2%
Much faster than average
Openings / yr (US)
~4,800
BLS Employment Projections
US median wage
$95,830
typically Doctoral or professional degree

Top skills

Reading ComprehensionCritical ThinkingActive ListeningWritingSpeakingActive Learning

What Clinical and Counseling Psychologists earn in Montana

Jobs in Montana
180
BLS OEWS May 2024
State average pay
annual
Best-paying metro

Related careers

Clinical and Counseling Psychologists
avg · 180 jobs
Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary
$85,550 avg · 70 jobs
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$47,550 avg · 70 jobs
Psychologists, All Other
Industrial-Organizational Psychologists

Common questions

Answers for students comparing Psychology programs in Montana.

Which Psychology program in Montana has the highest-earning graduates?+

By median earnings one year after graduation (College Scorecard), Rocky Mountain College tops the list at $29,910. Compare it against completions, graduation rate, cost, and debt in the ranked table above.

What is the focus of the Psychology program?+

The Psychology program, specifically in General Psychology, explores the complexities of human behavior and mental processes. This program is ideal for students interested in understanding psychological principles and applying them to…

What skills will I develop in this program?+

You will develop reading comprehension, critical thinking, active listening, writing, and related professional skills.

What is the job outlook for Clinical and Counseling Psychologists?+

The national job outlook is about +11.2% growth with around 4,800 annual openings (BLS Employment Projections 2024–2034).

What is the typical education requirement?+

A Doctoral or professional degree is the typical entry-level education for this field (BLS).

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