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Physics at Montana State University

Physics at Montana State University

If you are interested in studying Physics, consider the program at Montana State University. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.

Montana State University sits in Bozeman, MT.

During the most recent reporting year, 30 physics graduations were recorded 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%) studied exclusively online and 2,540 (15%) took at least some classes online.

Physics Rankings at Montana State University

Use these rankings to compare Montana State University’s Physics 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) #4 of 14
Best Value Rocky Mountains (Region) #11 of 14
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #70 of 259
Best Value Nationwide #178 of 257

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) #4 of 14
Best Value Rocky Mountains (Region) #11 of 14
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #70 of 259
Best Value Nationwide #178 of 257

Student Demographics & Diversity

Take a look at the student demographics for Physics graduates at Montana State University, by degree type.

Program-wide, Physics graduates at Montana State University are 33% women (10) and 67% men (20).

Physics Bachelor’s Program at Montana State University

Of the 5 bachelor’s physics degrees awarded at Montana State University, 40% were women (2) and 60% were men (3).

Montana State University gender breakdown of Physics Bachelor's degree recipients

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

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
White 4
American Indian / Alaska Native 1
Racial-ethnic diversity of Physics majors at Montana State University

Minority students account for 20% of Physics bachelor’s degree recipients at Montana State University, lower than the national average of 30%.*

Physics Master’s Program at Montana State University

Of the 16 master’s physics graduates at Montana State University, 31% were women (5) and 69% were men (11).

Montana State University gender breakdown of Physics Master's degree recipients

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

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
White 11
Hispanic / Latino 3
Two or More Races 1
International (Nonresident) 1
Racial-ethnic diversity of Physics majors at Montana State University

Minority students account for 25% of Physics master’s degree recipients at Montana State University, above the national average of 21%.*

Physics Doctoral Program at Montana State University

Of the 6 doctoral physics degrees awarded at Montana State University, 17% were women (1) and 83% were men (5).

Montana State University gender breakdown of Physics Doctoral degree recipients

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

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
White 5
International (Nonresident) 1
Racial-ethnic diversity of Physics majors at Montana State University

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

More Specific Physics Concentrations at Montana State University

The Physics program at Montana State University breaks down into more specific concentrations:

Concentration Graduates
General Physics 27
Optics/Optical Sciences 3

Best-Paid Careers for Physics Graduates

Those who complete Physics program at Montana State University pursue many career paths. The table below ranks the best-paid careers for Physics majors, ordered by median annual salary:

Occupation Nationwide Median Wage
Water Resource Specialists $179,716
Natural Sciences Managers $132,227
Physicists $111,776
Clinical Research Coordinators $110,931
Physics Teachers, Postsecondary $80,685
Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $77,927

References

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