Nursing at Montana State University
If you are interested in studying Nursing, 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.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 431 nursing degrees were granted at Montana State University.
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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.
Nursing Rankings at Montana State University
Use these rankings to compare Montana State University’s Nursing program to other colleges that offer this major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Montana | #3 of 12 |
| Best Value | Montana | #10 of 12 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Rocky Mountains (Region) | #25 of 73 |
| Best Value | Rocky Mountains (Region) | #57 of 72 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #832 of 1,918 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #1337 of 1,878 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Montana | #3 of 12 |
| Best Value | Montana | #10 of 12 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Rocky Mountains (Region) | #25 of 73 |
| Best Value | Rocky Mountains (Region) | #57 of 72 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #832 of 1,918 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #1337 of 1,878 |
Earnings for Nursing Graduates from Montana State University
Those who finish Montana State University’s Nursing program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $62,767 |
| 2 years | $59,807 |
| 3 years | $59,227 |
| 4 years | $65,635 |
| 5 years | $72,739 |
How does this compare to the school overall? Four years after graduating, Nursing graduates from Montana State University take home a median $65,635, compared with $55,032 for all Montana State University graduates — about 19% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Typical debt at graduation for Nursing graduates from Montana State University stands at $28,000.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Take a look at the student demographics for Nursing graduates at Montana State University, by degree type.
Program-wide, Nursing graduates at Montana State University are 83% women (357) and 17% men (74).
Nursing Bachelor’s Program at Montana State University
Among the 374 bachelor’s nursing degrees awarded at Montana State University, 81% were women (304) and 19% were men (70).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Nursing bachelor’s degree recipients at Montana State University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 302 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 24 |
| Asian | 7 |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 12 |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 2 |
| Two or More Races | 25 |
| Unknown | 2 |
Minority students account for 19% of Nursing bachelor’s degree recipients at Montana State University, lower than the national average of 43%.*
Nursing Master’s Program at Montana State University
Of the 8 master’s nursing degrees awarded at Montana State University, 100% were women (8) and 0% were men (0).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Nursing master’s degree recipients at Montana State University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 7 |
| Two or More Races | 1 |
Minority students account for 12% of Nursing master’s degree recipients at Montana State University, lower than the national average of 40%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
More Specific Nursing Concentrations at Montana State University
This Nursing program at Montana State University breaks down into more specific concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Registered Nursing | 391 |
| Family Practice Nursing | 32 |
| Nursing Science | 8 |
Highest-Paying Careers for Nursing Graduates
Students who finish Nursing program at Montana State University go on to a range of careers. The table below ranks the best-paid careers for Nursing graduates, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Nurse Practitioners | $147,651 |
| Advanced Practice Psychiatric Nurses | $143,854 |
| Medical and Health Services Managers | $129,557 |
| Registered Nurses | $105,741 |
| Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary | $69,718 |
| Nurse Anesthetists | $66,747 |
| Critical Care Nurses | $65,103 |
| Acute Care Nurses | $56,247 |
| Clinical Nurse Specialists | $52,889 |
| Nurse Midwives | $36,174 |
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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