Below are the key facts about this program at MSU. You can study it 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:
College Factual rates MSU as a strong choice for history, coming in at #449 out of 622 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best History Schools | 449 of 622 |
| Best History Schools in Montana | 1 of 2 |
| Best History Schools in the Rocky Mountains Region | 13 of 26 |
The following degree levels are offered in history at MSU, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 27 |
| Master’s | 5 |
| Doctoral | 2 |
This history field at MSU covers the following majors. Choose a major for its full rankings, popularity, and outcomes:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| History | 34 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, Montana State University conferred 27 bachelor’s degrees in history.
MSU is among the very best schools in the country for history at the bachelor’s level. Specifically, it ranked #1 out of 2 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best History Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Montana | 1 |
| Best History Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Rocky Mountains Region | 13 |
| Best History Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 414 |
History majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from MSU earn a median of $39,764 a year. This is below $55,032, the median for all majors at MSU.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at MSU, history students borrow a median amount of $22,500 in student loans. This is below $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, 63% of history bachelor’s degrees went to men and 37% went to women.
The largest share of history bachelor’s degree graduates at MSU are White. Approximately 89% 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 history.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 24 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
You can also pursue this field at the graduate level at MSU. Here are the graduate award levels offered.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in History | 5 |
| Doctoral Degrees in History | 2 |