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, and more. We've also included details on how MSU Bozeman ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in physics.
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The bachelor's program at MSU Bozeman was ranked #105 on College Factual's Best Schools for physics list. It is also ranked #1 in Montana.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Physics Master’s Degree Schools | 44 |
| Best Physics Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 104 |
| Best Physics Schools | 105 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Montana State University handed out 17 bachelor's degrees in physics. This is an increase of 6% over the previous year when 16 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 9 students received their master’s degree in physics from MSU Bozeman. This makes it the #63 most popular school for physics master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 2 students received their doctoral degrees in physics in 2022, making the school the #145 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
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 physics program at MSU Bozeman awarded 17 bachelor's degrees in 2021-2022. About 88% of these degrees went to men with the other 12% going to 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, 100% 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 physics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 17 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
MSU Bozeman does not offer an online option for its physics 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.
For the most recent academic year available, 64% of physics master's degrees went to men and 36% went to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 71% 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 physics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 10 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the physics majors at Montana State University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Geological & Earth Sciences | 60 |
| Chemistry | 47 |
| Materials Sciences | 2 |
| Astronomy & Astrophysics | 1 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.