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Natural Sciences

Curious about how the world works and eager to explore it? Careers in the sciences span biology, chemistry, physics, geology, neuroscience, and beyond. Whether you love research, lab work, fieldwork, or applying scientific knowledge to real-world challenges, this pathway invites you to ask big questions and find meaningful answers. 

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  • Be Informed: UM graduate outcome data and labor market insights to inform your direction. 
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Our Outcomes

This section 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.

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.

If you are a UM student graduating this term or within the past 5 months, add your information to these findings by completing the UM Graduation Survey.

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For questions or additional details about this data, please contact elcs@mso.umt.edu.

Response rates vary across graduating classes. Results reflect graduates with known outcomes and may not represent the entire graduating population. Comparisons across years should be interpreted cautiously because response rates and the number of known outcomes vary. This information should not be used for accreditation purposes.

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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.

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32 Campus Drive
Missoula, MT 59812

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