by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. We've also included details on how MSU Bozeman ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in general business.
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MSU Bozeman was ranked #54 on College Factual's most recent list of the best schools for general business majors. This puts the bachelor's program at the school solidly in the top 15% of all colleges and universities in the country. It is also ranked #1 in Montana.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best General Business/Commerce Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 38 |
| Best General Business/Commerce Schools | 54 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Montana State University handed out 292 bachelor's degrees in general business/commerce. This is an increase of 4% over the previous year when 282 degrees were handed out.
General Business majors who earn their bachelor's degree from MSU Bozeman go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $48,164 a year. This is higher than $47,842, which is the national median for all general business bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at MSU Bozeman, general business students borrow a median amount of $38,660 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $19,374 for all general business majors across the country.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the general business program at MSU Bozeman is $367 per month.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at MSU Bozeman paid an average of $1,210 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $252 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $6,056 | $29,047 |
| Fees | $2,027 | $2,290 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,450 | $1,450 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $13,446 | $13,446 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,692 | $3,692 |
Learn more about MSU Bozeman tuition and fees.
Of the 292 general business students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2021-2022 from MSU Bozeman, about 64% were men and 36% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 86% of 2022 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 general business.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 6 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 11 |
| White | 252 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 6 |
| Other Races | 14 |
Online degrees for the MSU Bozeman general business bachelor’s degree program are not available at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the MSU Bozeman Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the general business majors at Montana State University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Accounting | 27 |
| Entrepreneurial Studies | 26 |
| Finance & Financial Management | 22 |
| Business Administration & Management | 21 |
| Hospitality Management | 7 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.