by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of this program at MSU. Degrees are awarded at the Bachelor’s, Associate’s levels, 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 as a strong choice for liberal arts general studies, coming in at #563 out of 1,506 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Liberal Arts General Studies Schools | 563 of 1,506 |
| Best Liberal Arts General Studies Schools in Montana | 1 of 12 |
| Best Liberal Arts General Studies Schools in the Rocky Mountains Region | 22 of 64 |
The table below lists every degree level granted in liberal arts general studies at MSU, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 51 |
| Associate’s | 72 |
| Master’s | 1 |
| Doctoral | 4 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, Montana State University conferred 51 bachelor’s degrees in liberal arts general studies.
MSU is among the very best schools in the country for liberal arts general studies at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #1 out of 2 schools by College Factual.
Liberal Arts General Studies majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from MSU earn a median of $37,159 a year. This is lower than $55,032, the median for all majors at MSU.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at MSU, liberal arts general studies graduates take on a median debt of $19,268 in student loans. This is lower than $23,775, the typical median for all majors at MSU.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table 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, 37% of liberal arts general studies bachelor’s degrees went to men and 63% went to women.
The largest share of liberal arts general studies bachelor’s degree graduates at MSU are White. Approximately 84% 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 liberal arts general studies.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 43 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 5 |
MSU granted 51 bachelor’s completions in liberal arts and sciences/liberal studies in the most recent reporting year — 63% to women and 37% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (84%).
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Montana State University handed out 72 associate’s degrees in liberal arts general studies.
MSU is among the very best schools in the country for liberal arts general studies at the associate’s level. In particular it placed #1 out of 12 schools by College Factual.
In the most recent graduating class, 42% of liberal arts general studies associate’s degrees went to men and 58% went to women.
The majority of liberal arts general studies associate’s degree graduates at MSU are White. About 88% 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 associate’s in liberal arts general studies.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 63 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 5 |
MSU conferred 72 associate’s degrees in general studies recently — 58% to women and 42% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (88%).
Graduate study is also available at MSU. The following graduate award levels are reported.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Liberal Arts General Studies | 1 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Liberal Arts General Studies | 4 |
