Montana State University
Bozeman, Montana · Public · 14,451 undergraduates
All 52 programs with reported earnings leave graduates out-earning a typical Montana high-school graduate (about $32,577/yr). Another 131 programs did not have enough data to judge.
What families actually pay
| Family income | Net price per year |
|---|---|
| Under $30k | $17,797 |
| $30k to $48k | $18,570 |
| $48k to $75k | $21,977 |
| $75k to $110k | $24,732 |
| $110k and up | $25,905 |
| All families (average) | $22,499 |
Net price is the yearly cost after grants and scholarships, by family income (College Scorecard). Credit: TuitionTracker.
Program earnings vs a high-school graduate
| Program | Credential | Median earnings | vs HS grad | Verdict | Median debt | Payback |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business/Commerce, General | Bachelor's Degree | $71,578 | +$39,001 | clears the bar | $20,735 | 0.5 yrs |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Bachelor's Degree | $76,146 | +$43,569 | clears the bar | $22,802 | 0.5 yrs |
| Mechanical Engineering | Bachelor's Degree | $88,653 | +$56,076 | clears the bar | $24,980 | 0.4 yrs |
| Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences, General | Bachelor's Degree | $52,702 | +$20,125 | clears the bar | $23,646 | 1.2 yrs |
| Psychology, General | Bachelor's Degree | $53,623 | +$21,046 | clears the bar | $21,477 | 1 yr |
| Computer Science | Bachelor's Degree | $111,728 | +$79,151 | clears the bar | $21,750 | 0.3 yrs |
| Chemical Engineering | Bachelor's Degree | $87,590 | +$55,013 | clears the bar | $25,000 | 0.5 yrs |
| Biology, General | Bachelor's Degree | $50,711 | +$18,134 | clears the bar | $24,000 | 1.3 yrs |
| Sociology | Bachelor's Degree | $48,273 | +$15,696 | clears the bar | $21,987 | 1.4 yrs |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | Bachelor's Degree | $45,523 | +$12,946 | clears the bar | $24,250 | 1.9 yrs |
| Fine and Studio Arts | Bachelor's Degree | $46,741 | +$14,164 | clears the bar | $25,125 | 1.8 yrs |
| Microbiological Sciences and Immunology | Bachelor's Degree | $60,221 | +$27,644 | clears the bar | $20,399 | 0.7 yrs |
| Civil Engineering | Bachelor's Degree | $82,785 | +$50,208 | clears the bar | $20,913 | 0.4 yrs |
| Cell/Cellular Biology and Anatomical Sciences | Bachelor's Degree | $66,498 | +$33,921 | clears the bar | $23,250 | 0.7 yrs |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | Associate's Degree | $47,396 | +$14,819 | clears the bar | $12,000 | 0.8 yrs |
Showing the 15 largest programs by graduates. See all 52 on the full profile.
Access and outcomes: 16% of students receive Pell grants · 57% complete their program.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (release 2026-06-10). Earnings are median earnings of graduates measured up to four years after completing, compared to the state high-school-graduate earnings threshold. Figures describe past graduates and are never a promise. Method: methodology. Something look wrong? Report it.