Agriculture at Montana State University
If you plan to study Agriculture, consider the program at Montana State University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Montana State University sits in Bozeman, MT.
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Online & Distance Learning at Montana State University
Distance learning is available at Montana State University. Of 17,135 students, 909 (5%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 2,540 (15%) took at least some classes online.
Agriculture Rankings at Montana State University
Rankings can help you compare Montana State University’s Agriculture program against other schools offering the same major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Montana | #2 of 3 |
| Best Value | Montana | #2 of 3 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Rocky Mountains (Region) | #21 of 31 |
| Best Value | Rocky Mountains (Region) | #26 of 32 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #355 of 521 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #428 of 523 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Montana | #2 of 3 |
| Best Value | Montana | #2 of 3 |
Earnings for Agriculture Graduates from Montana State University
Graduates of Montana State University’s Agriculture program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $33,085 |
| 2 years | $30,463 |
| 3 years | $33,038 |
| 4 years | $38,795 |
| 5 years | $45,838 |
Is this above or below average for the school? Four years out, Agriculture graduates from Montana State University report median earnings of $38,795, compared with $55,032 for all Montana State University graduates — about 30% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Typical debt at graduation for Agriculture graduates from Montana State University comes in at $21,511.
Best-Paid Careers for Agriculture Graduates
Students who finish Agriculture program at Montana State University work across a variety of fields. Below are the highest-paying careers for Agriculture graduates, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Medical and Health Services Managers | $129,557 |
| Buyers and Purchasing Agents, Farm Products | $109,813 |
| Food Science Technicians | $100,898 |
| Animal Scientists | $93,823 |
| Career/Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondary | $86,398 |
| Farmers, Ranchers, and Other Agricultural Managers | $84,680 |
| Forestry and Conservation Science Teachers, Postsecondary | $79,966 |
| Economics Teachers, Postsecondary | $69,831 |
| Agricultural Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary | $66,903 |
| Soil and Plant Scientists | $59,587 |
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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