by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of the graduate program in physics at MSU. You can earn it at the Master’s, Doctoral, Graduate Certificate levels, with undergraduate study also available. It ranks as high as #1 out of 1 schools (Master’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates MSU among the top schools in the country for physics, placing at #120 out of 263 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Physics Schools | 120 of 263 |
| Best Physics Schools in Montana | 1 of 2 |
| Best Physics Schools in the Rocky Mountains Region | 5 of 14 |
The table below lists every degree level available for physics at MSU, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 5 |
| Master’s | 16 |
| Doctoral | 6 |
| Graduate Certificate | 3 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, Montana State University awarded 16 master’s degrees in physics.
MSU is among the very best schools in the country for physics at the master’s level. Its best result was #1 out of 1 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Physics Master’s Degree Schools in Montana | 1 |
| Best Physics Master’s Degree Schools in the Rocky Mountains Region | 3 |
| Best Physics Master’s Degree Schools | 54 |
Among recent graduates, 69% of physics master’s degrees went to men and 31% went to women.
The majority of physics master’s degree graduates at MSU are White. About 69% 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 physics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 11 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 1 |
MSU granted 3 master’s completions in optics/optical sciences in the most recent reporting year — 0% to women and 100% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (67%).
In the most recent year for which we have data, Montana State University conferred 6 doctoral degrees in physics.
MSU is not currently ranked for physics at the doctoral level.
In the most recent graduating class, 83% of physics doctoral degrees went to men and 17% went to women.
The majority of physics doctoral 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 doctoral in physics.
| 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 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Montana State University awarded 3 graduate certificate degrees in physics.
MSU has not been ranked for physics at the graduate certificate level.
In the most recent graduating class, 33% of physics graduate certificate degrees went to men and 67% went to women.
The majority of physics graduate certificate degree graduates at MSU were White. Approximately 100% 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 physics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 3 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Undergraduate study is also available at MSU. Here are the undergraduate award levels offered.
| Undergraduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degrees in Physics | 5 |