Imaging & Surgical Tech programs in Montana
8 imaging & surgical tech programs at 6 Montana schools are in the federal data. Where earnings are reported (3 programs), the state median is $52,665 one year after completion, 12% below the national median of $59,514. Median borrower debt is $20,407.
| School | City | Program | Credential | Completers/yr | 1-yr earnings | Median debt | Monthly payment* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The University of Montana | Missoula, MT | Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Associate degree | 41 | $57,316 | $20,518 | $233 |
| Flathead Valley Community College | Kalispell, MT | Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Associate degree | 11 | $52,665 | – | – |
| Great Falls College Montana State University | Great Falls, MT | Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Associate degree | 25 | $52,635 | $25,398 | $289 |
| Highlands College of Montana Tech | Butte, MT | Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Associate degree | 14 | not reported | $20,407 | $232 |
| Montana State University Billings | Billings, MT | Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Certificate | 2 | not reported | – | – |
| Montana State University Billings | Billings, MT | Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Associate degree | 24 | not reported | $17,000 | $193 |
| Montana Technological University | Butte, MT | Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Associate degree | – | not reported | $20,407 | $232 |
| The University of Montana | Missoula, MT | Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Certificate | 0 | not reported | – | – |
*Scorecard's estimated monthly payment on the median debt over 10 years. “Not reported” means the Department suppressed or did not publish the figure.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard Field of Study and Institution files (release dated 10/15/2026). Earnings are median annual earnings of completers working and not enrolled one year after finishing; debt is median federal loan debt of borrowers; both describe past cohorts and small programs are suppressed by the Department. See our methodology.
Frequently asked questions
What is the best-paying imaging & surgical tech program in Montana?
By reported one-year earnings, The University of Montana leads at $57,316 in the associate degree program, but compare cost and local jobs too.
How many imaging & surgical tech programs are in Montana?
The Scorecard lists 8 certificate or associate programs in this field at 6 schools in Montana.