by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about the program at MSU. You can study it at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. Its best result is a rank of #1 out of 5 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates MSU among the top schools in the country for psychology, placing at #652 out of 1,514 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Psychology Schools | 652 of 1,514 |
| Best Psychology Schools in Montana | 1 of 5 |
| Best Psychology Schools in the Rocky Mountains Region | 14 of 52 |
The following degree levels are offered in psychology at MSU, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 153 |
| Master’s | 24 |
| Doctoral | 1 |
This psychology area of study at MSU includes the following specific majors. Follow a link for the major’s detailed rankings and outcomes:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Psychology, General | 158 |
| Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology | 20 |
During the most recent reporting year, Montana State University awarded 153 bachelor’s degrees in psychology.
MSU is among the very best schools in the country for psychology at the bachelor’s level. Specifically, it ranked #1 out of 5 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Psychology Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Montana | 1 |
| Best Psychology Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Rocky Mountains Region | 13 |
| Best Psychology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 592 |
Psychology graduates with a bachelor’s degree from MSU go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $38,907 a year. This is lower than $55,032, the median for all majors at MSU.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at MSU, psychology students accumulate a median of $22,977 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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Among recent graduates, 25% of psychology bachelor’s degrees went to men and 75% went to women.
The majority of psychology bachelor’s degree graduates at MSU were White. About 89% 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 psychology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6 |
| White | 136 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 7 |
Graduate study is also available at MSU. Here are the graduate award levels offered.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Psychology | 24 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Psychology | 1 |
