Academics at Montana State University

Academics at a Glance

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

Each topic below links to a dedicated page with the full detail:

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

Faculty and Teaching

The student-to-faculty ratio at Montana State University is about average at 18 to 1, close to the national average of 15 to 1. Montana State University employs 57% 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 page.

Most Popular Majors

Montana State University offers 84 majors with reported completions across 31 broad fields of study.

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

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

See the full majors breakdown on the academic majors page.

Additional Questions to Ask

Before you decide, here are a few more questions to consider about academics at Montana State University:

• Need flexibility? Check whether Montana State University offers the online or summer classes that fit your schedule — about 2,839 undergraduates study at least partly online. Explore online learning.
• Interested in outcomes? Look at how well Montana State University retains and graduates its students — 79% of full-time freshmen return). Explore graduation rates.
• Will a degree land you a job? Ask how many graduates were employed full time a year after finishing.

Continue Your Research into Montana State University

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

• Academic Majors at Montana State University — majors, concentrations and completions in detail
• Faculty & Class Sizes at Montana State University — how the teaching staff is structured
• Graduation & Retention at Montana State University — graduation and first-year retention rates
• Distance Learning at Montana State University — what online and distance learning is available
• Accreditation Detail at Montana State University — regional and program accreditation status