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Electrical Engineering at Montana State University

What traits are you looking for in a school for Electrical Engineering, 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.

In the most recent year for which we have data, 40 electrical engineering degrees were awarded at Montana State University.

Studying Online 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.

Electrical Engineering Rankings at Montana State University

These rankings give you a sense of how Montana State University’s Electrical Engineering 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 16
Best Value	Rocky Mountains (Region)	#13 of 16
Best Value	Nationwide	#212 of 309
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#218 of 310

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 16
Best Value	Rocky Mountains (Region)	#13 of 16
Best Value	Nationwide	#212 of 309
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#218 of 310

Earnings for Electrical Engineering Graduates from Montana State University

Students who complete Montana State University’s Electrical Engineering program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Years After Graduation	Median Earnings
1 year	$70,974
2 years	$65,387
3 years	$73,528
4 years	$81,541
5 years	$92,667

Is this above or below average for the school? Four years after graduating, Electrical Engineering graduates from Montana State University report median earnings of $81,541, compared with $55,032 for all Montana State University graduates — about 48% higher than the school-wide median.

Median Debt at Graduation

Median student loan debt for Electrical Engineering graduates from Montana State University stands at $20,995.

Student Demographics & Diversity

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

Program-wide, Electrical Engineering graduates at Montana State University are 18% women (7) and 82% men (33).

Electrical Engineering Bachelor’s Program at Montana State University

Among the 32 bachelor’s electrical engineering graduates at Montana State University, 16% were women (5) and 84% were men (27).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	30
Hispanic / Latino	2

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 6% of Electrical Engineering bachelor’s degree recipients at Montana State University, below the national average of 42%.*

Electrical Engineering Master’s Program at Montana State University

Of the 5 master’s electrical engineering graduates at Montana State University, 0% were women (0) and 100% were men (5).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	5

Electrical Engineering Doctoral Program at Montana State University

Among the 3 doctoral electrical engineering degrees awarded at Montana State University, 67% were women (2) and 33% were men (1).

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

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

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

More Specific Electrical Engineering Concentrations at Montana State University

The Electrical Engineering program at Montana State University includes the following sub-specializations:

Concentration	Graduates
Electrical Engineering	40

Best-Paid Careers for Electrical Engineering Graduates

Those who complete Electrical Engineering program at Montana State University go on to a range of careers. Here are the best-paid careers for Electrical Engineering graduates, ordered by median annual salary:

Occupation	Nationwide Median Wage
Engineers, All Other	$136,628
Electrical Engineers	$127,814
Electronics Engineers, Except Computer	$122,969
Solar Energy Systems Engineers	$116,775
Mechatronics Engineers	$115,569
Microsystems Engineers	$104,558
Architectural and Engineering Managers	$101,277
Wind Energy Engineers	$98,460
Biofuels/Biodiesel Technology and Product Development Managers	$89,263
Photonics Engineers	$84,667

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.