by our College Data Analytics TeamGet the facts about Montana State University Billings Graduate School. Learn how it ranks, what graduate degree programs it offers, how diverse it is, and much more. You can jump to any section of this page using the following list.
College Factual produces its Best Quality Schools rankings on a yearly basis to recognize those graduate schools that provide an excellent educational experience and are dedicated to helping their students succeed.Factors that go into these rankings include how much money students make after graduation, the number of FTE students per instructor, and how much debt students take on to attend the school.
Out of a field of 4,630 colleges and universities considered in the 2026 Best Master’s Degree Schools in the U.S. ranking, Montana State University Billings landed the #1,716 spot.In addition, MSU Billings took the #8 spot for Best Master’s Degree Schools in Montana.
### Best Graduate Schools RankingMSU Billings ranked #1,716 in College Factual’s 2026 Best Graduate Schools in the United States ranking, out of 4,630 schools. In addition, MSU Billings took the #8 spot for Best Graduate Schools in Montana.
For the last year in which we have data, 248 graduate students decided that Montana State University Billings was the best place for them.In order to come up with a feel for how diverse the school is, College Factual analyzed the demographics of these students.Here is what we found.
Athough the male-female ratio may vary depending on the degree program, 77.8% of the total graduate students at MSU Billings are women and 22.2% are men.
About 10.5% of the graduate students who attend MSU Billings are from a racial-ethnic minority group*.MSU Billings is popular with people from outside the United States, too. International students make up 1.2% of the graduate student population.The chart below shows the breakdown of graduate student demographics at the school. You can click on it for a more detailed view.
The average tuition and fees for full-time graduate students is not available due to a lack of data.
The typical graduate student at MSU Billings who borrowed carries a median debt of $25,153.
Yearly salaries vary depending on the field of study, but the table below shows the highest-earning graduate fields of study at MSU Billings based on the early-career earnings of recent graduates.
| Graduate Field of Study | Avg Early-Career Salary |
|---|---|
| Curriculum & Instruction | $49,430 |
| Student Counseling | $48,789 |
| Special Education | $48,050 |
| Rehabilitation Professions | $46,827 |
Located in Billings, Montana, Montana State University Billings is a public institution.The location of the school is great for students who enjoy the amenities of city life. Get more details about the location of Montana State University Billings.
Contact details for MSU Billings are given below.
| Contact Details | |
|---|---|
| Address: | 1500 University Drive, Billings, MT 59101-0298 |
| Phone: | 406-657-2011 |
| Website: | www.msubillings.edu |
| Facebook: | www.facebook.com/MSUBillings/ |
| Twitter: | twitter.com/msubillings |
About 88.3% of the graduate students at Montana State University Billings took at least one online class.Approximately 71.0% of grad students took all their classes online during that same time period.
The only degree programs listed here are those in which master’s degrees were awarded.
| Masters Degree Program | Annual Graduates | Avg Early-Career Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Allied Health Professions | 6 | — |
| Curriculum & Instruction | 22 | — |
| General Education | 9 | — |
| General Psychology | 5 | — |
| Health/Medical Admin Services | 8 | — |
| Public Relations & Advertising | 4 | — |
| Rehabilitation Professions | 32 | — |
| Special Education | 22 | — |
| Student Counseling | 21 | — |
| Teacher Education Subject Specific | 7 | — |
Listed here are the programs in which Montana State University Billings awarded a graduate certificate.
| Graduate Certificate Program | Annual Graduates | Avg Early-Career Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Health/Medical Admin Services | 1 | — |
| Special Education | 1 | — |
Footnotes
*The racial-ethnic minorities count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the racial-ethnic minorities percentage.
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