by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, average salaries, and more. Also, learn how MSU Bozeman ranks among other schools offering degrees in geology.
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The bachelor's program at MSU Bozeman was ranked #67 on College Factual's Best Schools for geology list. It is also ranked #1 in Montana.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Geological & Earth Sciences Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 62 |
| Best Geological & Earth Sciences Schools | 67 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Montana State University handed out 49 bachelor's degrees in geological & earth sciences. This is an increase of 32% over the previous year when 37 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 7 students received their master’s degree in geology from MSU Bozeman. This makes it the #73 most popular school for geology master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 2 students received their doctoral degrees in geology in 2022, making the school the #90 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Geology majors who earn their bachelor's degree from MSU Bozeman go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $29,030 a year. This is less than $39,685, which is the national median of all geology majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
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 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 |
Learn more about MSU Bozeman tuition and fees.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 49 geology majors earned their bachelor's degree from MSU Bozeman. Of these graduates, 69% were men and 31% 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, 90% 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 geology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 44 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
MSU Bozeman does not offer an online option for its geology 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.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 7 geology majors earned their master's degree from MSU Bozeman. Of these graduates, 57% were men and 43% 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, 86% 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 geology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 6 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the geology majors at Montana State University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Chemistry | 47 |
| Physics | 47 |
| Materials Sciences | 2 |
| Astronomy & Astrophysics | 1 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.