by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, average salaries, and more. We've also included details on how MSU Bozeman ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in economics.
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The bachelor's program at MSU Bozeman was ranked #319 on College Factual's Best Schools for economics list. It is also ranked #1 in Montana.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Montana State University handed out 29 bachelor's degrees in economics. This is a decrease of 12% over the previous year when 33 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 6 students received their master’s degree in economics from MSU Bozeman. This makes it the #150 most popular school for economics master’s degree candidates in the country.
The median salary of economics students who receive their bachelor's degree at MSU Bozeman is $35,805. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $45,868 for all economics students.
While getting their bachelor's degree at MSU Bozeman, economics students borrow a median amount of $25,500 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $22,987 for all economics majors across the country.
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Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the economics majors at Montana State University.
Of the 29 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Economics from MSU Bozeman in 2020-2021, 72% were men and 28% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 93% of 2021 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 economics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 27 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
The economics program at MSU Bozeman awarded 6 master's degrees in 2020-2021. About 83% of these degrees went to men with the other 17% going to women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at MSU Bozeman are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 67% 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 master's in economics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 4 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 1 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Sociology | 62 |
| Political Science & Government | 45 |
| Anthropology | 10 |
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