by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of the program, including its ranking, popularity, student demographics, and graduate outcomes. Find out how MSU stacks up against peers offering physics.
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MSU is not currently ranked nationwide for its physics program.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Physics Master’s Degree Schools in Montana | 1 |
| Best Physics Schools in Montana | 1 |
| Best Value Physics Master’s Degree Schools in Montana | 1 |
| College Major Top Ranked | 1 |
| Best Value Physics Schools in Montana | 2 |
| College Major Best Value | 2 |
| Best Physics Master’s Degree Schools in the Rocky Mountains Region | 3 |
| Best Physics Schools in the Rocky Mountains Region | 4 |
| Best Value Physics Master’s Degree Schools in the Rocky Mountains Region | 4 |
| College Major Top Ranked | 4 |
| Best Value Physics Schools in the Rocky Mountains Region | 11 |
| College Major Best Value | 11 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Montana State University conferred 5 bachelor’s degrees in physics.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $5,654 | $30,784 |
| Fees | $2,161 | $2,503 |
Learn more about MSU tuition and fees.
Among recent graduates, 60% of physics bachelor’s degrees went to men and 40% went to women.
The largest share of physics bachelor’s degree graduates at MSU are White. Roughly 80% 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 physics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 4 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Among recent graduates, 69% of physics master’s degrees went to men and 31% went to women.
The majority of physics master’s degree graduates at MSU are White. About 69% 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 physics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 11 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 1 |
In the most recent graduating class, 83% of physics doctoral degrees went to men and 17% went to women.
The majority of physics doctoral degree graduates at MSU are White. About 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 doctoral in physics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 5 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Review the following statistics on the composition of the physics majors at Montana State University.
This physics program at MSU includes the following concentrations:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Optics/Optical Sciences | 3 |
MSU awarded 3 completions in optics/optical sciences in the most recent reporting year — 0% to women and 100% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (67%).