Montana State University

Bozeman, MT montana.edu 14,472 students

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 in dataset

Earnings

$44,365

Average graduate, 1 yr after

Outlook

53/100

Avg DegreeOutlook Score

Tuition

$8,083

In-state sticker price

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

Financial Aid

The sticker price is rarely what families actually pay. Montana State University's grant and scholarship aid lowers the net price for most income brackets. 17% of students receive Pell Grants; 32% take federal loans.

Net Price by Family Income

Academic Year 2025

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

Net price = tuition + fees + room & board minus grants and scholarships, by reported family-income bracket. Source: IPEDS Student Financial Aid survey via College Scorecard.

Programs at Montana State University

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

Degree Program	DW Score	1-yr Earnings	AI Risk	ROI
Computer Science Compare across schools →	87	$66,918/yr	Very High	38.0x
Nursing Compare across schools →	85	$71,915/yr	High	21.5x
Electrical Engineering 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 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 Technology 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 Compare across schools →	64	$50,876/yr	High	15.5x
Industrial Engineering Compare across schools →	60	$64,082/yr	High	18.8x
Subject-Area Teaching Compare across schools →	57	$38,576/yr	High	14.5x
Microbiology & Immunology Compare across schools →	57	$37,181/yr	High	18.6x
Political Science 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 Research Compare across schools →	48	$36,745/yr	High	17.8x
Cell Biology 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 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 Compare across schools →	39	$28,928/yr	High	13.4x
English Compare across schools →	36	$33,483/yr	Very High	12.3x
Linguistics Compare across schools →	36	$33,415/yr	Very High	9.3x
Family & Consumer Sciences Compare across schools →	36	$31,910/yr	High	13.3x
Biology Compare across schools →	36	$29,435/yr	High	12.7x
Animal Sciences Compare across schools →	35	$30,220/yr	High	12.1x
Geosciences Compare across schools →	32	$29,030/yr	High	14.8x
Film & Photography Compare across schools →	30	$29,608/yr	High	11.8x
Liberal Arts & Humanities Compare across schools →	29	$30,380/yr	Low	12.6x
Sustainability Studies Compare across schools →	22	$22,296/yr	High	5.9x