Ready to shake up your college experience? With NSE, you can study at another university in the U.S., Canada, Guam, Puerto Rico, or the U.S. Virgin Islands—without missing a beat in your academic journey. It’s your chance to explore new places, meet new people, and grow in ways you never imagined. Let the adventure begin! 

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NSE made a way for me to study away affordably and see parts of the country I never thought I would see. It was a fantastic opportunity for me to make new friends, network, and further my education in a new place!

– Jacob, Wildlife Biology; NSE Peer Mentor

Benefits

  • Study away AFFORDABLY
  • Grow confidence and gain greater independence
  • Explore and experience new cultures, landscapes and cities
  • Study courses of interest not offered at UM
  • Create networks for future career or Graduate School opportunities

Do it!! It was the most amazing experience. The college I chose had great education and great people. I loved learning here and adventuring every day. I met new people and tried new things every day and could not have loved it more!!

– Maria

Contact

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Mindy May, Career Coach and NSE Coordinator
Experiential Learning and Career Success
Aber Hall Room 209
mindy.may@mso.umt.edu

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Our Outcomes

This page provides a snapshot of University of Montana student career outcomes at graduation. This information is collected from student graduation surveys and public online data sources starting just prior to graduation until 6 months following graduation in accordance with standards set by the National Association of Colleges and Employers.

The response rates across years exhibit significant variability.  Data presented may not accurately reflect the characteristics of the entire graduating population.

  • First Destination
  • Top Employers
  • Starting Salary
  • Experiential Learning Participation
  • Employment Industry
  • Employment Function
  • Employment Locations
  • Top Universities
  • Degree Types
  • Fields of Study

First Destination

NACE’s First-Destination Survey captures information regarding how new college graduates fare in their careers within six months of graduation. The annual initiative provides data on the outcomes associated with a college education on a national scale.

Contact & Location

Phone
(406) 243-2022
Address

Aber Hall, 2nd Floor
32 Campus Drive
Missoula, MT 59812

Career Service Hours

Monday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tuesday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wednesday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thursday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Friday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm