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. In addition, we cover how MSU Bozeman ranks in comparison to other schools with liberal arts programs.
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The bachelor's program at MSU Bozeman was ranked #239 on College Factual's Best Schools for liberal arts list. It is also ranked #2 in Montana.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Liberal Arts General Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 113 |
| Best Liberal Arts General Studies Associate Degree Schools | 162 |
| Best Liberal Arts General Studies Schools | 239 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Montana State University handed out 56 bachelor's degrees in liberal arts general studies. This is a decrease of 2% over the previous year when 57 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 3 students received their master’s degree in liberal arts from MSU Bozeman. This makes it the #107 most popular school for liberal arts master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 4 students received their doctoral degrees in liberal arts in 2022, making the school the #10 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Liberal Arts majors who earn their bachelor's degree from MSU Bozeman go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $30,380 a year. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $36,340 for all liberal arts students.
While getting their bachelor's degree at MSU Bozeman, liberal arts students borrow a median amount of $29,997 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $19,782 for all liberal arts majors across the country.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the liberal arts program at MSU Bozeman is $295 per month.
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During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at MSU Bozeman paid an average of $1,210 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $252 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| 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 |
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Of the 56 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in liberal arts from MSU Bozeman in 2022, 36% were men and 64% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at MSU Bozeman are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 80% 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 bachelor's in liberal arts.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 45 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 4 |
Online degrees for the MSU Bozeman liberal arts 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.
All of the 2 students who graduated with a Master’s in liberal arts from MSU Bozeman in 2022 were 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, 100% 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 liberal arts.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 2 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 62 students graduated with a associate's degree in liberal arts from MSU Bozeman. About 50% were men and 50% were women.
The majority of associate's degree recipients in this major at MSU Bozeman are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 87% 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 associate's in liberal arts.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 54 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 4 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the liberal arts majors at Montana State University.
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