by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. Find out how MSU stacks up against peers offering psychology.
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MSU ranks competitively among schools offering psychology. More specifically it was ranked #712 out of 1,496 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #1 in Montana.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Psychology Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Montana | 1 |
| Best Psychology Master’s Degree Schools in Montana | 1 |
| Best Psychology Schools in Montana | 1 |
| College Major Top Ranked | 1 |
| Best Value Psychology Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Montana | 4 |
| Best Value Psychology Master’s Degree Schools in Montana | 4 |
| Best Value Psychology Schools in Montana | 4 |
| College Major Best Value | 4 |
| Best Psychology Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Rocky Mountains Region | 15 |
| Best Psychology Master’s Degree Schools in the Rocky Mountains Region | 15 |
| Best Psychology Schools in the Rocky Mountains Region | 15 |
| College Major Top Ranked | 15 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Montana State University handed out 153 bachelor’s degrees in psychology.
Psychology graduates with a bachelor’s degree from MSU go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $38,907 a year. This is lower than $55,032, the median for all majors at MSU.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at MSU, psychology students accumulate a median of $22,977 in student loans. This is lower than $23,775, the typical median for all majors at MSU.
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 |
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Among recent graduates, 25% of psychology bachelor’s degrees went to men and 75% went to women.
The majority of psychology bachelor’s degree graduates at MSU were White. About 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 psychology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6 |
| White | 136 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 7 |
Among recent graduates, 21% of psychology master’s degrees went to men and 79% went to women.
The largest share of psychology master’s degree graduates at MSU were White. About 71% 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 psychology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 17 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 3 |
All of the 1 student who graduated with a doctoral degree in psychology from MSU were men.
The largest share of psychology doctoral degree graduates at MSU are White. About 100% 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 psychology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 1 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Here are the demographics of the psychology majors at Montana State University.
This psychology program at MSU breaks down into the following more specific areas of study:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Psychology | 158 |
| Clinical & Counseling Psychology | 20 |