Psychology at Montana State University
If you are interested in studying Psychology, you may want to check out the program at Montana State University. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Montana State University is in Bozeman, MT.
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Online Class Availability at Montana State University
Many students take online classes at Montana State University. Among 17,135 students, 909 (5%) studied exclusively online and 2,540 (15%) took at least some classes online.
Psychology Rankings at Montana State University
Rankings can help you compare Montana State University’s Psychology program against other schools offering the same major.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Montana | #1 of 5 |
| Best Value | Montana | #4 of 5 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Rocky Mountains (Region) | #15 of 51 |
| Best Value | Rocky Mountains (Region) | #43 of 51 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #712 of 1,496 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #880 of 1,472 |
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Montana | #1 of 5 |
| Best Value | Montana | #4 of 5 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Rocky Mountains (Region) | #15 of 51 |
| Best Value | Rocky Mountains (Region) | #43 of 51 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #712 of 1,496 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #880 of 1,472 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Montana | #1 of 5 |
| Best Value | Montana | #4 of 5 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Rocky Mountains (Region) | #15 of 51 |
| Best Value | Rocky Mountains (Region) | #43 of 51 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #712 of 1,496 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #880 of 1,472 |
Earnings for Psychology Graduates from Montana State University
Students who complete Montana State University’s Psychology program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $28,468 |
| 2 years | $29,882 |
| 3 years | $35,063 |
| 4 years | $38,907 |
| 5 years | $46,443 |
How does this compare to the school overall? Four years after graduating, Psychology graduates from Montana State University report median earnings of $38,907, compared with $55,032 for all Montana State University graduates — about 29% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Typical debt at graduation for Psychology graduates from Montana State University is $22,977.
Top-Paying Careers for Psychology Graduates
Students who finish Psychology program at Montana State University go on to a range of careers. The table below ranks the top-paying careers for Psychology majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Wind Energy Development Managers | $169,952 |
| Loss Prevention Managers | $165,723 |
| Training and Development Managers | $139,524 |
| Statisticians | $130,349 |
| Wind Energy Operations Managers | $122,567 |
| Compliance Managers | $117,178 |
| School Psychologists | $108,275 |
| Molecular and Cellular Biologists | $100,077 |
| Brownfield Redevelopment Specialists and Site Managers | $99,321 |
| Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary | $98,479 |
References
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
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