by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of the graduate program in physical sciences at MSU. Graduate degrees are awarded at the Master’s, Doctoral, Graduate Certificate levels, with undergraduate study also available. Its best result is a rank of #1 out of 1 schools (Master’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, MSU highly for physical sciences, ranked #401 out of 537 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Physical Sciences Schools | 401 of 537 |
| Best Physical Sciences Schools in Montana | 2 of 2 |
| Best Physical Sciences Schools in the Rocky Mountains Region | 16 of 19 |
Here is each degree level offered in physical sciences at MSU, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 95 |
| Master’s | 33 |
| Doctoral | 20 |
| Graduate Certificate | 6 |
The physical sciences field at MSU includes the following specific majors. Choose a major for its full rankings, popularity, and outcomes:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences | 64 |
| Chemistry | 50 |
| Physics | 30 |
| Materials Sciences | 8 |
| Astronomy and Astrophysics | 2 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, Montana State University handed out 33 master’s degrees in physical sciences.
MSU is among the very best schools in the country for physical sciences at the master’s level. Its best result was #1 out of 1 schools by College Factual.
For the most recent academic year available, 48% of physical sciences master’s degrees went to men and 52% went to women.
The majority of physical sciences master’s degree graduates at MSU are White. Roughly 55% 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 master’s in physical sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 18 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 6 |
| Other Races | 4 |
During the most recent reporting year, Montana State University conferred 20 doctoral degrees in physical sciences.
MSU is not yet ranked for physical sciences at the doctoral level.
In the most recent graduating class, 75% of physical sciences doctoral degrees went to men and 25% went to women.
The majority of physical sciences doctoral degree graduates at MSU are White. About 80% 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 doctoral in physical sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 16 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 4 |
| Other Races | 0 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Montana State University awarded 6 graduate certificate degrees in physical sciences.
MSU is not currently ranked for physical sciences at the graduate certificate level.
For the most recent academic year available, 17% of physical sciences graduate certificate degrees went to men and 83% went to women.
The majority of physical sciences graduate certificate degree graduates at MSU are White. About 83% 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 graduate certificate in physical sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 5 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
This field is also offered at the undergraduate level at MSU. The following undergraduate award levels are reported.
| Undergraduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degrees in Physical Sciences | 95 |