Sustainability Studies at Montana State University

Bachelor'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)
$22,296
5th percentile
Est. Median Debt
$20,278
Est. from national median (14 programs)
Sample Size
16
Limited data

Earnings Distribution

How Montana State University graduates compare to all programs nationally

Montana State University graduates earn $22k, placing them in the 5th percentile of all sustainability studies bachelors programs nationally.

Compare to Similar Programs in Montana

Sustainability Studies bachelors's programs at peer institutions in Montana

SchoolEarnings (1yr)Earnings (4yr)Median Debt*Debt/Earnings
Montana State University$22,296—$20,278*—
National Median$37,223—$20,045*0.54
* Estimated from similar programs

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.

Sample Size: Based on 16 graduates with reported earnings and 18 graduates with debt data. Small samples may not be representative.