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The bachelor's program at MSU Bozeman was ranked #126 on College Factual's Best Schools for physical sciences list. It is also ranked #1 in Montana.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Montana State University handed out 103 bachelor's degrees in physical sciences. This is an increase of 11% over the previous year when 93 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 19 students received their master’s degree in physical sciences from MSU Bozeman. This makes it the #104 most popular school for physical sciences master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 8 students received their doctoral degrees in physical sciences in 2022, making the school the #160 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at MSU Bozeman was $1,210 per credit hour for out-of-state students. 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 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 103 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in physical sciences from MSU Bozeman. About 62% were men and 38% 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, 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 bachelor's in physical sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 8 |
| White | 90 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 3 |
MSU Bozeman does not offer an online option for its physical sciences bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the MSU Bozeman Online Learning page.
Of the 24 students who earned a master's degree in Physical Sciences from MSU Bozeman in 2021-2022, 67% were men and 33% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 79% 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 master's in physical sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 19 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the physical sciences majors at Montana State University.
Physical Sciences students may decide to major in one of the following focus areas. Individual majors may not be available for all degree levels.
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Geological & Earth Sciences | 60 |
| Chemistry | 47 |
| Physics | 47 |
| Materials Sciences | 2 |
| Astronomy & Astrophysics | 1 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Engineering | 525 |
| Biological & Biomedical Sciences | 258 |
| Agriculture & Agriculture Operations | 100 |
| Engineering Technologies | 91 |
| Natural Resources & Conservation | 84 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.