Academics at Montana State University-Northern

All About Academics

Heres a high-level look at academic life at Montana State University-Northern, covering the student-to-faculty ratio, the majors and degrees offered, and what online and distance learning is available.

Jump to any section below, or follow a link to dig deeper into a specific part of academic life at Montana State University-Northern:

• Faculty Resources
• Most Popular Majors
• Additional Questions to Ask
• Continue Your Research

Faculty & Class Sizes

The student-to-faculty ratio at Montana State University-Northern is about average at 13 to 1, close to the national average of 15 to 1. Montana State University-Northern employs 100% of its instructors full time, above the national average of 47%.

For the full breakdown — tenure status, part-time and adjunct share, and how the faculty compares with the national average — see the faculty composition report.

Majors and Fields of Study

Montana State University-Northern offers 20 majors with reported completions across 14 broad fields of study.

The degree levels available at Montana State University-Northern are shown below:

The most popular majors at Montana State University-Northern, measured by graduates, are listed below.

See the full majors breakdown on the academic majors page.

Questions Worth Asking

As you weigh academic life at Montana State University-Northern, a few more questions are worth asking:

• Looking for flexibility? Montana State University-Northern may offer online or summer classes that can help you finish your degree — 621 undergraduates take at least some classes online. See distance learning options.
• Thinking about graduate school? Consider how many students continue their studies and how well the school retains and graduates its students (64% of full-time freshmen return for a second year). See graduation and retention.
• Will a degree land you a job? Ask how many graduates were employed full time a year after finishing.

Dig Deeper into Academics into Montana State University-Northern

Follow the links below for a deeper look at a specific part of academic life:

• Majors & Degree Programs at Montana State University-Northern — the full list of majors, concentrations and graduation numbers
• Faculty Composition at Montana State University-Northern — student-faculty ratio, full-time vs adjunct, and tenure detail
• Graduation & Retention at Montana State University-Northern — graduation and first-year retention rates
• Distance Learning at Montana State University-Northern — what online and distance learning is available
• Accreditation at Montana State University-Northern — accreditation status and accrediting bodies