History at Montana State University
What traits are you looking for in a school for History, consider the program at Montana State University. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
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. Of 17,135 students, 909 (5%) studied exclusively online and 2,540 (15%) took at least some classes online.
History Rankings at Montana State University
These rankings give you a sense of how Montana State University’s History program against peer institutions.
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) | #16 of 26 |
| Best Value | Rocky Mountains (Region) | #23 of 26 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #429 of 615 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #477 of 618 |
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) | #16 of 26 |
| Best Value | Rocky Mountains (Region) | #23 of 26 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #429 of 615 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #477 of 618 |
Earnings for History Graduates from Montana State University
Students who complete Montana State University’s History program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $29,103 |
| 2 years | $26,585 |
| 3 years | $24,787 |
| 4 years | $39,764 |
| 5 years | $45,865 |
How does this compare to the school overall? At the four-year mark, History graduates from Montana State University earn a median of $39,764, compared with $55,032 for all Montana State University graduates — about 28% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for History graduates from Montana State University comes in at $22,500.
Top-Paying Careers for History Graduates
Graduates of the History program at Montana State University go on to a range of careers. Below are the highest-paying careers for History majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Water Resource Specialists | $179,716 |
| Wind Energy Development Managers | $169,952 |
| Loss Prevention Managers | $165,723 |
| Natural Sciences Managers | $132,227 |
| Wind Energy Operations Managers | $122,567 |
| Compliance Managers | $117,178 |
| Clinical Research Coordinators | $110,931 |
| Brownfield Redevelopment Specialists and Site Managers | $99,321 |
| Museum Technicians and Conservators | $96,273 |
| Managers, All Other | $95,684 |
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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