by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. We've also included details on how MSU Bozeman ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in history.
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The bachelor's program at MSU Bozeman was ranked #236 on College Factual's Best Schools for history list. It is also ranked #2 in Montana.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best History Schools | 236 |
| Best History Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 236 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Montana State University handed out 34 bachelor's degrees in history. This is an increase of 31% over the previous year when 26 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 8 students received their master’s degree in history from MSU Bozeman. This makes it the #108 most popular school for history master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 2 students received their doctoral degrees in history in 2022, making the school the #99 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
History majors who earn their bachelor's degree from MSU Bozeman go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $29,692 a year. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $31,217 for all history students.
While getting their bachelor's degree at MSU Bozeman, history students borrow a median amount of $49,490 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $30,366 for all history majors across the country.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at MSU Bozeman was $1,210 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $252 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $6,056 | $29,047 |
| Fees | $2,027 | $2,290 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,450 | $1,450 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $13,446 | $13,446 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,692 | $3,692 |
Learn more about MSU Bozeman tuition and fees.
Of the 34 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in history from MSU Bozeman in 2022, 62% were men and 38% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at MSU Bozeman are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 91% of students 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 history.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 31 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Online degrees for the MSU Bozeman history bachelor’s degree program are not available at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the MSU Bozeman Online Learning page.
All of the 6 students who graduated with a Master’s in history from MSU Bozeman in 2022 were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 100% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Montana State University with a master's in history.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 6 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the history majors at Montana State University.
More about our data sources and methodologies.