Montana State University: programs, outcomes and local jobs
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14,451
students enrolled
3,491
degrees and certificates a year
57%
of students complete
College Scorecard
$22,499
average net price a year
Tuition $6,056 in state, $29,047 out of state
$44,757
median earnings, 6 years after entry
$53,263
median earnings, 10 years after entry
88% working
Executive education programs and Career retraining programs listed on its site.
What students study
| Field of study | Share of awards | Awards a year |
|---|---|---|
| Engineering | 14% | 499 |
| Business & management | 12% | 402 |
| Health professions | 12% | 400 |
| Education | 9% | 317 |
| Biological sciences | 7% | 248 |
AI and data programs
Degrees and certificates awarded in 2024, by program area and level, from IPEDS completions.
| Program area | Certificates | Associate | Bachelor’s | Master’s | Doctorate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Artificial intelligence | 2 |
The job market around Montana State University
Professional jobs listed in the cities of Gallatin County, where the college is.
92
open professional jobs
9
entry level
1 say no experience is needed
14%
ask for AI skills
13 jobs
2.3%
unemployment in Gallatin County
2026-08 · down 0.1 points from a year earlier
$87,454
median household income
Gallatin County
44%
of workers are in professional jobs
estimated 1.5% unemployment among them
Jobs that fit what students study here: most degrees are in engineering, business & management, health professions, which lead to engineering (18 open), operations (11 open), finance (10 open), sales (13 open), marketing (11 open), human resources (5 open).
Hiring most: onXmaps (13), CACI International (4), Acela Truck Company (3), American Bank (3), Caci International (3), Charter Communications (3), Acela Truck (2), Acturhire (2).
What they hire for: Engineering (18), Sales (13), Marketing (11), Operations (11), Finance (10), Human Resources (5). Engineering jobs
Job search help near campus
Workforce board: Montana Department of Labor and Industry.
- Job Service BozemanBozeman · 406-582-9200 · 8am to 5pm Mon thru Fri
American Job Centers are free, public career offices.
Similar colleges in Montana
- The University of MontanaMissoula · 7,488 students
- Montana State University BillingsBillings · 2,626 students
- Montana Technological UniversityButte · 1,480 students
- The University of Montana-WesternDillon · 1,198 students
- Montana State University-NorthernHavre · 761 students
- Salish Kootenai CollegePablo · 580 students
Common questions
- How big is Montana State University?
- Montana State University enrolls about 14,451 students and is a public 4-year institution in Bozeman, Montana. It awards about 3,491 degrees and certificates a year.
- What is the graduation rate at Montana State University?
- 57% of students complete, from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (IPEDS 2023 / Scorecard 2026-06).
- What do Montana State University graduates earn?
- Median earnings of students who received federal aid are $44,757 six years after entry and $53,263 ten years after entry, from the College Scorecard.
- Does Montana State University offer AI or data science degrees?
- Yes. Montana State University awarded degrees or certificates in artificial intelligence (certificate) in 2024, from IPEDS completions by program.
- Are there jobs near Montana State University?
- 92 open professional jobs are listed in Gallatin County, 9 of them entry level and 1 saying no experience is needed. onXmaps has the most openings.
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Sources: enrollment and degrees from IPEDS (U.S. Department of Education); graduation, earnings and net price from the College Scorecard (IPEDS 2023 / Scorecard 2026-06); open jobs from employers’ career sites, checked daily; unemployment from the Bureau of Labor Statistics; workforce boards and American Job Centers from CareerOneStop.
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