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Computer Science at Montana State University

If you are interested in studying Computer Science, 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 sits in Bozeman, MT.

In the most recent year for which we have data, 118 computer science degrees were awarded at Montana State University.

Online & Distance Learning at Montana State University

Online coursework is an option at Montana State University. Among 17,135 students, 909 (5%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 2,540 (15%) took at least some classes online.

Computer Science Rankings at Montana State University

Rankings can help you compare Montana State University’s Computer Science program against other schools offering the same major.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Schools (Quality)	Montana	#1 of 2
Best Value	Montana	#2 of 2
Best Schools (Quality)	Rocky Mountains (Region)	#10 of 26
Best Value	Rocky Mountains (Region)	#21 of 26
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#264 of 637
Best Value	Nationwide	#418 of 635

Doctoral-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Schools (Quality)	Montana	#1 of 2
Best Value	Montana	#2 of 2
Best Schools (Quality)	Rocky Mountains (Region)	#10 of 26
Best Value	Rocky Mountains (Region)	#21 of 26
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#264 of 637
Best Value	Nationwide	#418 of 635

Earnings for Computer Science Graduates from Montana State University

Graduates of Montana State University’s Computer Science program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Years After Graduation	Median Earnings
1 year	$69,934
2 years	$72,325
3 years	$85,881
4 years	$116,065
5 years	$126,082

Is this above or below average for the school? At the four-year mark, Computer Science graduates from Montana State University report median earnings of $116,065, compared with $55,032 for all Montana State University graduates — about 111% higher than the school-wide median.

Median Debt at Graduation

Typical debt at graduation for Computer Science graduates from Montana State University is $22,500.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Take a look at the student demographics for Computer Science graduates at Montana State University, broken down by degree level.

Program-wide, Computer Science graduates at Montana State University are 18% women (21) and 82% men (97).

Computer Science Bachelor’s Program at Montana State University

Of the 103 bachelor’s computer science graduates at Montana State University, 19% were women (20) and 81% were men (83).

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Computer Science bachelor’s degree recipients at Montana State University.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	90
Hispanic / Latino	2
Asian	4
Two or More Races	2
International (Nonresident)	3
Unknown	2

Minority students account for 8% of Computer Science bachelor’s degree recipients at Montana State University, lower than the national average of 47%.*

Computer Science Master’s Program at Montana State University

Of the 10 master’s computer science degrees awarded at Montana State University, 10% were women (1) and 90% were men (9).

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Computer Science master’s degree recipients at Montana State University.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	7
Asian	1
International (Nonresident)	2

Minority students account for 10% of Computer Science master’s degree recipients at Montana State University, lower than the national average of 12%.*

Computer Science Doctoral Program at Montana State University

Among the 5 doctoral computer science graduates at Montana State University, 0% were women (0) and 100% were men (5).

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Computer Science doctoral degree recipients at Montana State University.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	1
Asian	1
International (Nonresident)	3

Minority students account for 20% of Computer Science doctoral degree recipients at Montana State University, higher than the national average of 13%.*

*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.

More Specific Computer Science Concentrations at Montana State University

This Computer Science program at Montana State University breaks down into more specific concentrations:

Concentration	Graduates
General Computer Science	118

Highest-Paying Careers for Computer Science Graduates

Those who complete Computer Science program at Montana State University pursue many career paths. Here are the best-paid careers for Computer Science graduates, ordered by median annual salary:

Occupation	Nationwide Median Wage
Computer and Information Systems Managers	$175,079
Computer Occupations, All Other	$159,837
Database Architects	$148,480
Document Management Specialists	$147,490
Business Intelligence Analysts	$143,840
Information Security Engineers	$142,543
Computer Systems Engineers/Architects	$140,795
Web Developers	$125,527
Information Technology Project Managers	$124,655
Blockchain Engineers	$123,667

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

More about our data sources and methodologies.