by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of this program at MSU. It is offered at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. At its best it places at #1 out of 2 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, MSU among the top schools in the country for computer & information sciences, ranked #625 out of 1,539 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Computer & Information Sciences Schools | 625 of 1,539 |
| Best Computer & Information Sciences Schools in Montana | 1 of 2 |
| Best Computer & Information Sciences Schools in the Rocky Mountains Region | 22 of 54 |
The following degree levels are available for computer & information sciences at MSU, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 103 |
| Master’s | 10 |
| Doctoral | 5 |
| Graduate Certificate | 2 |
The computer & information sciences field at MSU includes the following specific majors. Select a major to see its rankings, popularity, salary, and diversity details:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Computer Science | 118 |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | 2 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Montana State University awarded 103 bachelor’s degrees in computer & information sciences.
MSU is among the very best schools in the country for computer & information sciences at the bachelor’s level. Its best result was #1 out of 2 schools by College Factual.
Computer & Information Sciences graduates with a bachelor’s degree from MSU earn a median of $116,065 a year. This is above $55,032, the median for all majors at MSU.
To complete a bachelor’s at MSU, computer & information sciences graduates take on a median debt of $22,500 in student loans. This is lower than $23,775, the typical median for all majors at MSU.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $5,654 | $30,784 |
| Fees | $2,161 | $2,503 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 81% of computer & information sciences bachelor’s degrees went to men and 19% went to women.
The majority of computer & information sciences bachelor’s degree graduates at MSU were White. Approximately 87% of graduates 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 computer & information sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 90 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 4 |
You can also pursue this field at the graduate level at MSU. The following graduate award levels are reported.
