Education at Montana State University
If you plan to study Education, you may want to check out the program at Montana State University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Montana State University is in Bozeman, MT.
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Studying Online at Montana State University
Online coursework is an option at Montana State University. Among 17,135 students, 909 (5%) studied exclusively online and 2,540 (15%) took at least some classes online.
Education Rankings at Montana State University
These rankings give you a sense of how Montana State University’s Education program against peer institutions.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Montana | #1 of 7 |
| Best Value | Montana | #7 of 7 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Rocky Mountains (Region) | #15 of 65 |
| Best Value | Rocky Mountains (Region) | #57 of 64 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #485 of 1,611 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #1065 of 1,591 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Montana | #1 of 7 |
| Best Value | Montana | #7 of 7 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Rocky Mountains (Region) | #15 of 65 |
| Best Value | Rocky Mountains (Region) | #57 of 64 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #485 of 1,611 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #1065 of 1,591 |
Earnings for Education Graduates from Montana State University
Students who complete Montana State University’s Education program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $44,651 |
| 2 years | $44,458 |
| 3 years | $41,589 |
| 4 years | $53,463 |
| 5 years | $57,053 |
How does this compare to the school overall? Four years out, Education graduates from Montana State University take home a median $53,463, compared with $55,032 for all Montana State University graduates — about 3% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Typical debt at graduation for Education graduates from Montana State University stands at $25,000.
Top-Paying Careers for Education Graduates
Students who finish Education program at Montana State University pursue many career paths. Below are the highest-paying careers for Education majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary | $129,049 |
| Family and Consumer Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary | $99,604 |
| Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education | $99,352 |
| Education Teachers, Postsecondary | $98,329 |
| Teaching Assistants, Special Education | $96,801 |
| Education Administrators, All Other | $91,340 |
| Teaching Assistants, Preschool, Elementary, Middle, and Secondary School, Except Special Education | $89,337 |
| Career/Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondary | $86,398 |
| Special Education Teachers, All Other | $86,208 |
| Teachers and Instructors, All Other | $83,682 |
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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