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Montana State University
Bozeman, MT · Public · General
Montana State University is a public institution in Bozeman, MT. With a 87% admission rate and 1,270 combined SAT (75th percentile). Enrolls 14,472 students, offers 37 programs with earnings data, and has a 57% completion rate. Earnings are weighted by the number of graduates reporting in each program to reflect the typical student outcome. Payback period estimates how many years of earnings it takes to recoup total degree cost using net price after financial aid.
Admission Rate
87%
SAT Combined (75th)
1,270
Enrollment
14,472
Completion Rate
57%
Cost of Attendance
$23,779
In-State Tuition
$8,083
Out-of-State Tuition
$31,337
Programs
37
1-Year vs 5-Year Earnings — 37 Programs
STEMEngineeringHealthBusinessLiberal ArtsOtherCost ($24K)
Showing 37 of 37 programs
| Compare | # | Program ⇕ | Credential ⇕ | 1yr Earnings ↓ | 5yr Earnings ⇕ | Cost ⇕ | ROI ⇕ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Construction Engineering TechnologiesBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $77,139 | $89,788 | $23,779 | 3.2x | |
| 2 | Electrical, Electronics and Communications EngineeringBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $77,060 | $92,667 | $23,779 | 3.2x | |
| 3 | Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical NursingBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $71,915 | $72,739 | $23,779 | 3.0x | |
| 4 | Mechanical EngineeringBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $68,469 | $92,132 | $23,779 | 2.9x | |
| 5 | Civil EngineeringBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $67,373 | $76,388 | $23,779 | 2.8x | |
| 6 | Computer EngineeringBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $67,015 | — | $23,779 | 2.8x | |
| 7 | Computer ScienceBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $66,918 | $126,082 | $23,779 | 2.8x | |
| 8 | Industrial EngineeringBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $64,082 | — | $23,779 | 2.7x | |
| 9 | Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies/TechniciansBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $62,605 | $81,914 | $23,779 | 2.6x | |
| 10 | Chemical EngineeringBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $62,206 | $82,446 | $23,779 | 2.6x | |
| 11 | Agricultural Business and ManagementBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $50,876 | $53,351 | $23,779 | 2.1x | |
| 12 | Business/Commerce, GeneralBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $48,164 | $68,260 | $23,779 | 2.0x | |
| 13 | EconomicsBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $47,098 | $58,698 | $23,779 | 2.0x | |
| 14 | MusicBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $38,807 | $46,471 | $23,779 | 1.6x | |
| 15 | Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject AreasBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $38,576 | $49,990 | $23,779 | 1.6x | |
| 16 | Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and MethodsBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $37,501 | $44,136 | $23,779 | 1.6x | |
| 17 | Microbiological Sciences and ImmunologyBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $37,181 | $63,350 | $23,779 | 1.6x | |
| 18 | Natural Resources Conservation and ResearchBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $36,745 | $60,659 | $23,779 | 1.5x | |
| 19 | SociologyBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $36,595 | $46,595 | $23,779 | 1.5x | |
| 20 | Political Science and GovernmentBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $35,476 | $57,263 | $23,779 | 1.5x | |
| 21 | MathematicsBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $34,475 | $70,536 | $23,779 | 1.4x | |
| 22 | English Language and Literature, GeneralBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $33,483 | $43,101 | $23,779 | 1.4x | |
| 23 | Linguistic, Comparative, and Related Language Studies and ServicesBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $33,415 | — | $23,779 | 1.4x | |
| 24 | Plant SciencesBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $33,311 | $46,106 | $23,779 | 1.4x | |
| 25 | Cell/Cellular Biology and Anatomical SciencesBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $32,538 | $69,621 | $23,779 | 1.4x |
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