Montana State University Rankings by Salary Score™
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Salary and Debt by Major at Montana State University
We calculated a Salary Score for each of Montana State University's programs by comparing program-specific median alumni earnings to median alumni earnings for the same program across all schools that provide this data. This way, students can compare the relative salary strength of a specific major at Montana State University to the same major at other schools. A school's overall score by level is based on the school's by-program performance weighted by student enrollment in each program. Data is sourced from the December 2020 release of the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard and reflects median alumni debt upon graduation and median alumni earnings in the year after graduation for students who received federal financial aid. Debt and salary numbers are shown rounded to the nearest $10.
Salary Score ™ for MSU Associate Degrees
| Field of Study | Employment Rate | Median Debt | Median Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Design and Applied Arts | Not Reported | $38,290 | |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | $15,250 | $23,650 |
Salary Score ™ for MSU Bachelor's Degrees
| Field of Study | Employment Rate | Median Debt | Median Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agricultural Business and Management | $17,500 | $38,290 | |
| Animal Sciences | $23,250 | $27,620 | |
| Anthropology | Not Reported | $28,600 | |
| Biology, General | $25,000 | $26,800 | |
| Biomedical/Medical Engineering | Not Reported | $46,090 | |
| Business/Commerce, General | $25,000 | $42,680 | |
| Cell/Cellular Biology and Anatomical Sciences | $21,000 | $33,280 | |
| Chemical Engineering | $20,500 | $52,110 | |
| Chemistry | $20,010 | $38,290 | |
| Civil Engineering | $25,500 | $56,300 | |
| Computer Engineering | Not Reported | $52,110 | |
| Computer Science | $22,970 | $63,430 | |
| Construction Engineering Technologies | $28,150 | $64,000 | |
| Economics | $21,020 | $37,210 | |
| Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering | $16,500 | $69,820 | |
| English Language and Literature, General | $21,540 | $27,540 | |
| Environmental Design | $25,500 | $33,990 | |
| Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences, General | $25,000 | $28,380 | |
| Film/Video and Photographic Arts | $22,500 | $27,460 | |
| Fine and Studio Arts | $26,820 | $27,000 | |
| Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences | $25,000 | $36,850 | |
| History | $26,350 | $30,310 | |
| Industrial Engineering | $18,930 | $47,260 | |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | $18,400 | $30,410 | |
| Linguistic, Comparative, and Related Language Studies and Services | $22,990 | $25,190 | |
| Mathematics | $23,410 | $36,850 | |
| Mechanical Engineering | $22,270 | $58,480 | |
| Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies/Technicians | $25,000 | $56,420 | |
| Microbiological Sciences and Immunology | $25,000 | $28,210 | |
| Music | Not Reported | $27,050 | |
| Plant Sciences | $21,750 | $27,490 | |
| Political Science and Government | $22,000 | $31,940 | |
| Psychology, General | $25,500 | $30,770 | |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $23,300 | $60,600 | |
| Sociology | $22,250 | $33,190 | |
| Sustainability Studies | Not Reported | $23,260 | |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $25,000 | $31,870 | |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | $23,320 | $35,520 | |
| Wildlife and Wildlands Science and Management | $27,610 | $33,990 |
Salary Score ™ for MSU Master's Degrees
| Field of Study | Employment Rate | Median Debt | Median Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accounting and Related Services | Not Reported | $56,930 | |
| Architecture | $24,810 | $49,690 | |
| Civil Engineering | Not Reported | $54,870 | |
| Curriculum and Instruction | Not Reported | $48,040 | |
| Education, General | $19,800 | $39,520 | |
| Educational Administration and Supervision | $22,900 | $51,610 | |
| Mathematics | Not Reported | $42,680 | |
| Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions | Not Reported | $41,940 | |
| Natural Resources Management and Policy | Not Reported | $46,480 | |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | $18,100 | $55,000 |
Salary Score ™ for MSU Doctoral Degrees
| Field of Study | Employment Rate | Median Debt | Median Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $41,320 | $101,410 |
Salary Score ™ for MSU Certificates
| Field of Study | Employment Rate | Median Debt | Median Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | Not Reported | $29,690 | |
| Precision Metal Working | $9,500 | $36,850 |
Most Recent Reviews
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