Montana State University
Bozeman, MT · Public · 14,451 undergraduates
Median earnings after attending
$60K
In-state tuition
$9K
Out-of-state tuition
$34K
Graduation rate
59%
Acceptance rate
82%
Median debt
$12K
Borrowing rate
31%
Earnings (all students)
$51K
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Institution profile
| Highest degree offered | Graduate/Doctoral |
|---|---|
| Predominant degree | Bachelor's |
| Setting | City: Small (<100k) |
| Region | Rocky Mountains |
| ZIP | 59717 |
Financial overview
Published cost
$27K
Federal aid / UG
$5K
Est. net price
$22K
At a glance
| SAT average | 1183 |
|---|---|
| ACT composite (median) | 24.0 |
| First-year retention | 79% |
| SAT math (median) | 590 |
| SAT reading & writing (median) | 550 |
| Undergraduate composition | 83% White · 1% Black · 7% Hispanic · 1% Asian |
| Official website | https://www.montana.edu/ |
Figures come from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard and describe students who received federal aid. Statistics describe populations, not individuals — use them as one input among many.
Fields of study with published earnings
| Major | median earnings | Median debt |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering. | $71K | $20K |
| Computer Science. | $70K | $23K |
| Industrial Engineering. | $65K | — |
| Construction Engineering Technology/Technician. | $63K | $24K |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | $63K | $19K |
| Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies/Technicians. | $58K | $19K |
| Mechanical Engineering. | $57K | $17K |
| Civil Engineering. | $57K | $22K |
| Chemical Engineering. | $53K | $19K |
| Computer Engineering. | $53K | — |
| Agricultural Business and Management. | $46K | — |
| Business/Commerce, General. | $41K | $20K |
Compare with similar colleges in — MT
| College | In-state tuition | Graduation rate | Median debt | median earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The University of Montana | $9K | 49% | $12K | $49K |
| Montana State University Billings | $8K | 31% | $10K | $48K |
| Montana Technological University | $9K | 61% | $10K | $59K |
| Flathead Valley Community College | $5K | — | $8K | $42K |
| The University of Montana-Western | $7K | 46% | $11K | $48K |
| Great Falls College Montana State University | $4K | — | $9K | $41K |
| Montana State University-Northern | $7K | 39% | $9K | $53K |
| Helena College University of Montana | $5K | — | $9K | $44K |
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