Tuition fees, net price and ROI
Montana State University-Northern Tuition Fees, Net Price and ROI Calculator
Focused cost page for Montana State University-Northern covering in-state tuition, out-of-state tuition, net price by income, debt payback by major, financial aid, salary and ROI.
View Full School ProfileIn-state tuition
$6,269
Out-of-state tuition
$19,385
Average net price
$14,164
Last updated September 22, 2026. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard and IPEDS.
Montana State University-Northern Tuition Fees and 4-Year Cost
Use this focused cost summary to compare published tuition with estimated attendance cost and average net price after aid. Final bills can change by residency, housing, aid eligibility, program fees and enrollment level.
Cost per year
$17,363
4-year attendance
$69,452
4-year tuition
$77,540
4-year net price
$56,656
Residency cost comparison
Should You Establish Montana Residency for Montana State University-Northern?
The reported out-of-state tuition premium is $13,116 per year, or $52,464 across four years before aid changes.
4-year in-state tuition
$25,076
4-year out-of-state tuition
$77,540
4-year premium
$52,464
Montana State University-Northern Net Price by Family Income
College Scorecard income-bracket net price data shows how average cost changes after grants and scholarships for students receiving federal aid.
| Family income | Avg net price | Savings vs sticker | Monthly view | Estimator |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30,000 | $11,283 | $6,080 | $940/mo | |
| $30,001–$48,000 | $11,704 | $5,659 | $975/mo | |
| $48,001–$75,000 | $14,599 | $2,764 | $1,217/mo | |
| $75,001–$110,000 | $17,049 | $314 | $1,421/mo | |
| Over $110,000 | $17,363 | $0 | $1,447/mo |
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Major-level ROI
Montana State University-Northern Debt Payback by Major and Program Salary
Debt payback estimates divide median completer debt by 10% of reported program earnings, then convert the result to months. This gives a directional debt-to-earnings view by program.
| Major / program | Credential | Program salary | Debt payback |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Bachelor's Degree | $65,917 | ~34 months |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Associate's Degree | $62,481 | ~36 months |
| Student Counseling and Personnel Services | Master's Degree | $57,598 | ~39 months |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies | Bachelor's Degree | $56,578 | ~39 months |
| Electrical Engineering Technologies/Technicians | Associate's Degree | $42,923 | ~52 months |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | Bachelor's Degree | $33,282 | ~67 months |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | Bachelor's Degree | $32,097 | ~69 months |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Bachelor's Degree | $28,870 | ~77 months |
Interactive ROI calculator
Montana State University-Northern ROI and Debt Payback Simulator
Your Estimate
- 4-year net cost
- Debt payback using 10% salary
- Debt-to-salary ratio
Montana State University-Northern Aid, Debt and Loan Cost Signals
Pell grant rate
29.70%
Federal loan rate
27.95%
Median completer debt
$18,500
Median monthly payment
$196