Montana State University Billings
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How strong are the academics at Montana State University Billings?

Let's cover class sizes, graduation rates, and outcomes.

14:1
Student to faculty ratio
20
Average class size
17%
4-year grad rate

Class Sizes

Class sizes likely stayed the same for you through high school. You'll find that college is much different. Some of the largest universities have classes that can seat hundreds of students in giant lecture halls. Conversely, as they progress and their focus narrows, higher-level courses can sometimes have just a handful of students.

MSU Billings has an average student-to-faculty ratio of 14:1. The typical school is 14:1. While this ratio is important, what’s more important is how big a typical class is.

Class Sizes
2-9
111
10-19
162
20-29
159
30-39
65
40-49
19
50-99
7

Honors Programs

Montana State University Billings has an honors program and/or honors college. Specifics of these programs vary, but benefits of being in an Honors Program might include priority registration, being part of a tight-knit community, and accessing unique learning opportunities.

Learn more about honors options on MSU Billings' website.

Outcomes

It’s critical to understand a school’s outcomes to understand if your four (or more) years at the school will be worth it. Here are some key statistics about the outcomes of students who enroll at Montana State University Billings:

56%
First-year retention rate
17%
4-year grad rate
41%
6-year grad rate

The average base annual salary of students who were employed within six months of graduation is $37,118. This is less than the national average of $48,300.

$37,118
$48,300 (National Average)

Majors

Many students choose a school largely based on the what they want to study. The are Montana State University Billings' most popular majors, ranked by how many people graduated with the concentration in the most recent year:

Business/Commerce, General
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
Elementary Education and Teaching
Psychology, General
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
-1.8
20.76
43.32
65.88
88.44
111

The Full List

Major Graduates
Biological And Biomedical Sciences
  • Biology/Biological Sciences, General 11
  • Microbiology, General 3
Business
  • Business/Commerce, General 111
  • Business/Commerce, General 9
Communication
  • Organizational Communication, General 6
  • Mass Communication/Media Studies 3
  • Public Relations/Image Management 2
Education
  • Elementary Education and Teaching 26
  • Elementary Education and Teaching 5
  • Special Education and Teaching, General 5
  • Physical Education Teaching and Coaching 4
  • English/Language Arts Teacher Education 3
  • History Teacher Education 2
  • Art Teacher Education 1
  • Music Teacher Education 1
  • Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education 1
  • Mathematics Teacher Education 0
  • Spanish Language Teacher Education 0
English Language And Literature/Letters
  • English Language and Literature, General 7
  • English Language and Literature, General 1
Foreign Languages
  • Spanish Language and Literature 0
Health Professions And Related Programs
  • Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse 17
  • Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions, Other 8
  • Health/Health Care Administration/Management 2
History
  • History, General 3
Homeland Security
  • Criminal Justice/Safety Studies 14
  • Criminal Justice/Safety Studies 2
Liberal Arts And Sciences
  • Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies 31
Mathematics And Statistics
  • Mathematics, General 1
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies
  • Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other 11
  • Biological and Physical Sciences 0
Natural Resources And Conservation
  • Environmental Studies 8
Parks
  • Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness, General 13
  • Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Studies 1
  • Sport and Fitness Administration/Management 0
Physical Sciences
  • Chemistry, General 3
Psychology
  • Psychology, General 20
  • Community Psychology 16
Social Sciences
  • Sociology, General 9
  • Political Science and Government, General 4
  • Sociology, General 3
Visual And Performing Arts
  • Fine/Studio Arts, General 5
  • Music Performance, General 3
  • Music Management 3
  • Music Management 2
  • Art/Art Studies, General 2
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