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. We've also included details on how MSU Bozeman ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in economics.
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The bachelor's program at MSU Bozeman was ranked #312 on College Factual's Best Schools for economics list. It is also ranked #1 in Montana.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Economics Master’s Degree Schools | 104 |
| Best Economics Graduate Degree Schools | 113 |
| Best Economics Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 291 |
| Best Economics Schools | 312 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Montana State University handed out 20 bachelor's degrees in economics. This is a decrease of 31% over the previous year when 29 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 6 students received their master’s degree in economics from MSU Bozeman. This makes it the #150 most popular school for economics master’s degree candidates in the country.
Economics majors who earn their bachelor's degree from MSU Bozeman go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $47,098 a year. This is less than $51,722, which is the national median of all economics majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
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. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is 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, 20 economics majors earned their bachelor's degree from MSU Bozeman. Of these graduates, 70% were men and 30% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 80% 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 economics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 16 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
MSU Bozeman does not offer an online option for its economics 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 7 economics students who graduated with a master's degree in 2021-2022 from MSU Bozeman, about 71% were men and 29% 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 economics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 6 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the economics majors at Montana State University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Sociology | 77 |
| Political Science & Government | 36 |
| Anthropology | 5 |
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