by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including its ranking, popularity, student demographics, and graduate outcomes. Find out how MSU ranks among other schools offering degrees in engineering.
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MSU ranks competitively among schools offering engineering. Specifically, it ranked #503 out of 681 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #2 in Montana.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Montana State University conferred 384 bachelor’s degrees in engineering.
Engineering graduates with a bachelor’s degree from MSU report a median salary of $73,301 a year. This is above $55,032, the median for all majors at MSU.
To complete a bachelor’s at MSU, engineering students borrow a median amount of $24,778 in student loans. This is above $23,775, the typical median for all majors at MSU.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $5,654 | $30,784 |
| Fees | $2,161 | $2,503 |
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In the most recent graduating class, 76% of engineering bachelor’s degrees went to men and 24% went to women.
The majority of engineering bachelor’s degree graduates at MSU are White. Roughly 83% 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 engineering.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 9 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 13 |
| White | 318 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 12 |
| Other Races | 32 |
In the most recent graduating class, 67% of engineering master’s degrees went to men and 33% went to women.
The largest share of engineering master’s degree graduates at MSU were White. About 65% 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 master’s in engineering.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 34 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 13 |
| Other Races | 2 |
For the most recent academic year available, 54% of engineering doctoral degrees went to men and 46% went to women.
The majority of engineering doctoral degree graduates at MSU are Non-Resident Alien. Approximately 54% 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 doctoral in engineering.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 4 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 7 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Review the following statistics on the composition of the engineering majors at Montana State University.
The engineering program at MSU includes the following concentrations:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Mechanical Engineering | 157 |
| Civil Engineering | 72 |
| Chemical Engineering | 68 |
| Electrical Engineering | 40 |
| Environmental Engineering | 33 |
| Biomedical Engineering | 28 |
| Industrial Engineering | 26 |
| Computer Engineering | 17 |
| General Engineering | 8 |