by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about the program at MSU. Degrees are awarded at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. Its best result is a rank of #1 out of 2 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks MSU among the top schools in the country for computer science, placing at #311 out of 639 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Computer Science Schools | 311 of 639 |
| Best Computer Science Schools in Montana | 1 of 2 |
| Best Computer Science Schools in the Rocky Mountains Region | 15 of 25 |
The following degree levels are available for computer science at MSU, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 103 |
| Master’s | 10 |
| Doctoral | 5 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, Montana State University awarded 103 bachelor’s degrees in computer science.
MSU is among the very best schools in the country for computer science at the bachelor’s level. Its best result was #1 out of 2 schools by College Factual.
Computer Science students who finish a bachelor’s at MSU go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $116,065 a year. This is above $55,032, the median for all majors at MSU.
To complete a bachelor’s at MSU, computer science students borrow a median amount of $22,500 in student loans. This is below $23,775, the typical median for all majors at MSU.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $5,654 | $30,784 |
| Fees | $2,161 | $2,503 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 81% of computer science bachelor’s degrees went to men and 19% went to women.
The largest share of computer science bachelor’s degree graduates at MSU were White. About 87% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Montana State University with a bachelor’s in computer science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 90 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 4 |
You can also pursue this field at the graduate level at MSU. The following graduate award levels are reported.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Computer Science | 10 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Computer Science | 5 |
