Natural Resources Management and Policy at Montana State University

Master's Degree

Location: Bozeman, MT•In-State Tuition: $8,083•Out-of-State Tuition: $31,337•Admission Rate: 87%•Avg SAT: 1154
Median Earnings (1yr)
$62,487
70th percentile
Sample Size
20
Limited data

Earnings Distribution

How Montana State University graduates compare to all programs nationally

Montana State University graduates earn $62k, placing them in the 70th percentile of all natural resources management and policy masters programs nationally.

Compare to Similar Programs in Montana

Natural Resources Management and Policy masters's programs at peer institutions in Montana (2 total in state)

SchoolEarnings (1yr)Earnings (4yr)Median DebtDebt/Earnings
Montana State University$62,487———
National Median$54,608———

About This Data

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (October 2025 release)

Population: Graduates who received federal financial aid (Title IV grants or loans). At Montana State University, approximately 17% of students receive Pell grants. Students who did not receive federal aid are not included in these figures.

Earnings: Median earnings from IRS W-2 data for graduates who are employed and not enrolled in further education, measured 1 year after completion. Earnings are pre-tax and include wages, salaries, and self-employment income.

Debt: Median cumulative federal loan debt at graduation. Does not include private loans or Parent PLUS loans borrowed on behalf of students.