by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about the program at MSU. It is offered at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. At its best it places at #2 out of 7 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, MSU among the top schools in the country for nursing, coming in at #927 out of 1,956 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Nursing Schools | 927 of 1,956 |
| Best Nursing Schools in Montana | 2 of 12 |
| Best Nursing Schools in the Rocky Mountains Region | 28 of 72 |
Here is each degree level offered in nursing at MSU, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 374 |
| Master’s | 8 |
| Graduate Certificate | 9 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, Montana State University awarded 374 bachelor’s degrees in nursing.
MSU is among the very best schools in the country for nursing at the bachelor’s level. Specifically, it ranked #2 out of 7 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Nursing Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Montana | 2 |
| Best Nursing Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Rocky Mountains Region | 23 |
| Best Nursing Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 583 |
Nursing majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from MSU go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $65,635 a year. This is above $55,032, the median for all majors at MSU.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at MSU, nursing students accumulate a median of $28,000 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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For the most recent academic year available, 19% of nursing bachelor’s degrees went to men and 81% went to women.
The largest share of nursing bachelor’s degree graduates at MSU are White. Approximately 81% 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 nursing.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 7 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 24 |
| White | 302 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 41 |
MSU awarded 374 bachelor’s completions in registered nursing/registered nurse in the most recent reporting year — 81% to women and 19% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (81%).
Graduate study is also available at MSU. Annual graduate completions by level are shown below.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Nursing | 8 |
| Graduate Certificate Degrees in Nursing | 9 |
