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 #2 out of 2 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks MSU as a strong choice for engineering, coming in at #468 out of 678 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Engineering Schools | 468 of 678 |
| Best Engineering Schools in Montana | 2 of 2 |
| Best Engineering Schools in the Rocky Mountains Region | 23 of 32 |
Here is each degree level offered in engineering at MSU, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 384 |
| Master’s | 52 |
| Doctoral | 13 |
This engineering field at MSU breaks down into these majors. Choose a major for its full rankings, popularity, and outcomes:
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Montana State University handed out 384 bachelor’s degrees in engineering.
MSU is among the very best schools in the country for engineering at the bachelor’s level. Specifically, it ranked #2 out of 2 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Engineering Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Montana | 2 |
| Best Engineering Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Rocky Mountains Region | 15 |
| Best Engineering Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 319 |
Engineering graduates with a bachelor’s degree from MSU report a median salary of $73,301 a year. This is above $55,032, the median for all majors at MSU.
To complete a bachelor’s at MSU, engineering students borrow a median amount of $24,778 in student loans. This is above $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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In the most recent graduating class, 76% of engineering bachelor’s degrees went to men and 24% went to women.
The majority of engineering bachelor’s degree graduates at MSU are White. Roughly 83% 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 engineering.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 9 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 13 |
| White | 318 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 12 |
| Other Races | 32 |
Graduate study is also available at MSU. The following graduate award levels are reported.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Engineering | 52 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Engineering | 13 |
