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Agricultural Business and Management at Montana State University

Bozeman, MT · Public · Bachelor's Degree

DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case) — assumes in-state tuition

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $50,876/yr (6% vs median)

AI Risk High (48% exposed)

Job Market Very Large (398,100 openings/yr)

ROI 15.7x earnings multiple (4.1x out-of-state)

Ranked #41 of 77 Agricultural Business and Management programs

How AI Changes the Outlook

Three scenarios based on how aggressively AI disrupts the career paths available to Agricultural Business and Management graduates.

	Optimistic No Disruption	Base Case Gradual AI	Pessimistic Aggressive AI
10-Year Earnings	$511K	$509K	$473K
Earnings Multiple (In-State)	15.8x	15.7x	14.6x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State)	4.1x	4.1x	3.8x
Probability of Field Employment	41%	37%	28%
DegreeOutlook Score	65	64	57

10-Year Earnings Projection

*Year 1 uses actual reported earnings. Scenarios diverge as AI impact compounds over time.

4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)

$32,332

Out-of-state: $125,348 (4.1x ROI)

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$82,372

-155% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$19,125

4.5 months of Year 1 earnings

Reported Earnings (5 Year)

$53,351

5% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

Graduates earn $50,876/yr, edging above the $48,075 national average for Agricultural Business and Management — a modest premium that suggests solid regional demand.

With a 15.7x return on in-state tuition over ten years, the financial case for this program is compelling by virtually any measure.

The 7% difference between AI scenarios reflects partial automation exposure. Some Agricultural Business and Management career paths face displacement, but others in the field are more insulated.

At $19,125 in median debt against $50,876 in first-year earnings, graduates can expect to clear their loan balance in under six months of full earnings.

A #41 ranking among 77 Agricultural Business and Management programs places Montana State University in the lower half. Price, proximity, and personal fit become the stronger arguments.

The limited growth from $50,876 to $53,351 over five years suggests earnings in this field plateau relatively early in one's career.

About Montana State University

Montana State University has a 87% acceptance rate, making it broadly accessible, with a mid-sized student body of 14,472 in Bozeman, MT.

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Top Career Paths

Economics teachers, postsecondary $119,980/yr

Economists $115,440/yr

Farmers, ranchers, and other agricultural managers $87,980/yr

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does a 64/100 DegreeOutlook Score mean for Agricultural Business and Management at Montana State University?

At 64/100, the score looks reasonable — but Agricultural Business and Management is a high-scoring field overall. Compared to peers, this program's earnings and ROI fall below the median.

Should I worry about AI if I study Agricultural Business and Management at Montana State University?

The 48% AI task exposure score is above average. Our model shows this affecting job availability more than salaries — graduates may face stiffer competition for fewer positions.

Scores use College Scorecard earnings, BLS employment projections, and AI task-exposure research. See full methodology →