by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've gathered data and other essential information about the program, such as the average salary of graduates, ethnicity of students, how many students graduated in recent times, and more. In addition, we cover how MSU Bozeman ranks in comparison to other schools with conservation programs.
Jump to any of the following sections:
The bachelor's program at MSU Bozeman was ranked #163 on College Factual's Best Schools for conservation list. It is also ranked #2 in Montana.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Natural Resources Conservation Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 159 |
| Best Natural Resources Conservation Schools | 163 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Montana State University handed out 29 bachelor's degrees in natural resources conservation. This is a decrease of 19% over the previous year when 36 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 3 students received their master’s degree in conservation from MSU Bozeman. This makes it the #146 most popular school for conservation master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 5 students received their doctoral degrees in conservation in 2022, making the school the #26 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
The median salary of conservation students who receive their bachelor's degree at MSU Bozeman is $36,745. This is higher than $34,020, which is the national median for all conservation bachelor's degree recipients.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at MSU Bozeman paid an average of $1,210 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $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.
The conservation program at MSU Bozeman awarded 29 bachelor's degrees in 2021-2022. About 38% of these degrees went to men with the other 62% going to 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 bachelor's in conservation.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 29 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
MSU Bozeman does not offer an online option for its conservation bachelor’s degree program 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 1 students who graduated with a Master’s in conservation 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 conservation.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 1 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the conservation majors at Montana State University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Natural Resource Management | 28 |
| Wildlife Management | 21 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.