Public · Mostly bachelor's degrees · Small city
Montana State University
Bozeman, Montana. 14,451 undergraduates. Admits 82% of applicants.
59%Graduation rate5 pts above the national median for similar colleges (54%)
$23,106Average net price per year16% above the national median for similar colleges ($19,899)
$59,536Median earnings 10 years after startingAbout the same as the national median for similar colleges
$19,500Median debt at graduation10% below the national median for similar colleges ($21,609)
Our read
Graduates' median debt ($19,500) equals 33% of former students' median earnings ten years after starting ($59,536).
What families actually pay
Average yearly net price for first-time, full-time students who received federal aid, by family income. Net price is the cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships. Source: College Scorecard.
Compare net price across collegesPublished tuition and fees: $8,948 in-state, $33,783 out-of-state.
Do students finish, and what do they earn?
| Measure | This college | Similar colleges nationally |
|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 59% | 54% |
| Return for second year | 79% | 76% |
| Median earnings, 6 years after starting | $50,580 | $49,318 |
| Median earnings, 10 years after starting | $59,536 | $58,912 |
| Median debt at graduation | $19,500 | $21,609 |
Graduation rate within 150% of normal time; retention is the share of first-year students who return. Earnings are medians for former students who received federal aid, working and not enrolled. National comparison is the median for colleges of the same type (mostly bachelor's degrees).
Programs and what graduates earn
158 programs reported| Program | Graduates / yr | Median earnings, 1 yr | Median earnings, 5 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | — | $115,961 | $126,076 | — |
| Plant Sciences | 4 | — | — | — |
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research | 6 | — | — | — |
| Computer Science | 5 | — | — | — |
| Education, General | 4 | — | — | — |
| Educational Administration and Supervision | 3 | — | — | — |
| Engineering, General | 5 | — | — | — |
| Chemical Engineering | 1 | — | — | — |
| Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering | 3 | — | — | — |
| Mechanical Engineering | 4 | — | — | — |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | 4 | — | — | — |
| Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology | 9 | — | — | — |
| Microbiological Sciences and Immunology | 4 | — | — | — |
| Neurobiology and Neurosciences | 1 | — | — | — |
| Mathematics | 4 | — | — | — |
| Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General | 2 | — | — | — |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | 2 | — | — | — |
| Chemistry | 6 | — | — | — |
| Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences | 3 | — | — | — |
| Physics | 6 | — | — | — |
| Materials Sciences | 5 | — | — | — |
| Psychology, General | 1 | — | — | — |
| Public Health | 1 | — | — | — |
| History | 2 | — | — | — |
| Program | Graduates / yr | Median earnings, 1 yr | Median earnings, 5 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | 35 | — | $67,560 | — |
| Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies | 9 | — | — | — |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | 2 | — | — | — |
| Education, General | 1 | — | — | — |
| Educational Administration and Supervision | 5 | — | — | — |
| Biology, General | 5 | — | — | — |
| Statistics | 2 | — | — | — |
| Chemistry | 2 | — | — | — |
| Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences | 1 | — | — | — |
| Physics | 3 | — | — | — |
| Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions | 20 | — | — | — |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | 9 | — | — | — |
| Program | Graduates / yr | Median earnings, 1 yr | Median earnings, 5 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Precision Metal Working | 41 | $43,629 | $56,522 | $5,500 |
| Carpenters | 12 | — | — | — |
| Electrical/Electronics Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | 1 | — | — | — |
| Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR) | 2 | — | — | — |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | 2 | — | — | — |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | 4 | — | — | — |
| Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions | 6 | — | — | — |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | 22 | — | — | — |
| Accounting and Related Services | 5 | — | — | — |
| Program | Graduates / yr | Median earnings, 1 yr | Median earnings, 5 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | 72 | $39,211 | $48,172 | $14,250 |
| Design and Applied Arts | 24 | $41,009 | $47,761 | $16,625 |
| Air Transportation | 32 | $35,436 | — | $11,500 |
| Culinary Arts and Related Services | 8 | — | — | — |
| Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technologies/Technicians | 3 | — | — | — |
| Drafting/Design Engineering Technologies/Technicians | 15 | — | — | — |
| Security Science and Technology | 10 | — | — | — |
| Electrical/Electronics Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | 4 | — | — | — |
| Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR) | 7 | — | — | — |
| Program | Graduates / yr | Median earnings, 1 yr | Median earnings, 5 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | 40 | — | — | — |
Program-level medians for graduates who received federal aid. A dash means the Department of Education suppressed the figure to protect privacy, usually because the program is small. At four-year colleges, certificate graduates often earned a bachelor's at the same time, so their earnings can reflect the degree. Source: College Scorecard, field of study data.
Getting in
82%Admission rate
1,183Average SAT of admitted students
21–27ACT middle 50%
18:1Students per faculty member
19%Undergraduates with a Pell Grant
Similar colleges in Montana
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Quick answers
- How much does Montana State University cost per year?
- The average net price at Montana State University, what students pay after grants and scholarships, is $23,106 per year. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
- How much do Montana State University graduates earn?
- Former Montana State University students earn a median of $59,536 a year ten years after starting college. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
- What is the graduation rate at Montana State University?
- 59% of Montana State University students graduate within 150% of normal time. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
- How much student debt do Montana State University graduates have?
- The median federal student debt at graduation from Montana State University is $19,500. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
