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Montana State University

Bozeman, MT · Public · Visit Website

Montana State University's expansive campus sits at the base of the Bridger Mountains in Bozeman. The student body is known for its strong outdoor focus, fostered by the university's proximity to world-class skiing and recreation. Students can access unique resources such as the Museum of the Rockies and a public television station right on campus. With a strong emphasis on research, the university maintains agricultural extension offices across Montana.

Programs Analyzed

Avg Grad Earnings

$44,365/yr

Avg DegreeOutlook Score

53/100

Tuition, In-State (Sticker)

$8,083/yr

Out-of-state: $31,337/yr

Financial Aid & Net Price

What students actually pay after grants and scholarships, by family income. 17% of students receive Pell Grants and 32% take federal loans.

Family Income	Avg Net Price/yr	4-Year Net Cost	Net-Price ROI
$0 – $30K	$16,713	$66,852	6.6x
$30K – $48K	$17,165	$68,660	6.5x
$48K – $75K	$20,572	$82,288	5.4x
$75K – $110K	$23,456	$93,824	4.7x
$110K+	$23,771	$95,084	4.7x
Sticker price (no aid)	$8,083	$32,332	13.7x

Net price = tuition + fees + room & board minus grants and scholarships. ROI = average 10-year graduate earnings ÷ 4-year net cost. Source: IPEDS Student Financial Aid survey via College Scorecard.

All Programs at Montana State University

35 degree programs ranked by DegreeOutlook Score. Click any program for full AI scenario analysis and 10-year earnings projections.

Program	DW Score	Earnings	AI Risk	ROI
Computer Science Compare across schools	87	$66,918/yr	Very High	38.0x
Registered Nursing & Nursing Administration Compare across schools	85	$71,915/yr	High	21.5x
Electrical Compare across schools	75	$77,060/yr	Very High	27.7x
Mechanical Engineering Compare across schools	74	$68,469/yr	Very High	27.5x
Business/Commerce, General Compare across schools	74	$48,164/yr	High	20.1x
Civil Engineering Compare across schools	72	$67,373/yr	High	22.6x
Construction Engineering Technologies Compare across schools	71	$77,139/yr	Very High	26.8x
Computer Engineering Compare across schools	70	$67,015/yr	Very High	19.7x
Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies Compare across schools	70	$62,605/yr	Moderate	24.3x
Chemical Engineering Compare across schools	70	$62,206/yr	High	24.5x
Economics Compare across schools	68	$47,098/yr	Very High	17.2x
Agricultural Business and Management Compare across schools	64	$50,876/yr	High	15.5x
Industrial Engineering Compare across schools	60	$64,082/yr	High	18.8x
Teacher Education Compare across schools	57	$38,576/yr	High	14.5x
Microbiological Sciences and Immunology Compare across schools	57	$37,181/yr	High	18.6x
Political Science and Government Compare across schools	54	$35,476/yr	Very High	16.7x
Mathematics Compare across schools	52	$34,475/yr	Very High	20.8x
Teacher Education Compare across schools	51	$37,501/yr	High	12.7x
Natural Resources Conservation and Research Compare across schools	48	$36,745/yr	High	17.8x
Cell/Cellular Biology and Anatomical Sciences Compare across schools	48	$32,538/yr	High	20.5x
Music Compare across schools	45	$38,807/yr	High	13.4x
Sociology Compare across schools	45	$36,595/yr	High	13.4x
Fine and Studio Arts Compare across schools	42	$32,265/yr	Moderate	13.2x
History Compare across schools	42	$29,692/yr	High	13.2x
Plant Sciences Compare across schools	40	$33,311/yr	High	13.3x
Psychology, General Compare across schools	39	$28,928/yr	High	13.4x
English Language and Literature, General Compare across schools	36	$33,483/yr	Very High	12.3x
Linguistic & Comparative Compare across schools	36	$33,415/yr	Very High	9.3x
Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences Compare across schools	36	$31,910/yr	High	13.3x
Biology, General Compare across schools	36	$29,435/yr	High	12.7x
Animal Sciences Compare across schools	35	$30,220/yr	High	12.1x
Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences Compare across schools	32	$29,030/yr	High	14.8x
Film/Video and Photographic Arts Compare across schools	30	$29,608/yr	High	11.8x
Liberal Arts and Sciences Compare across schools	29	$30,380/yr	Low	12.6x
Sustainability Studies Compare across schools	22	$22,296/yr	High	5.9x

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