Montana State University

Montana State University is a public four-year institution located in Bozeman, Montana, a small city setting. The university enrolls 18,820 students (IPEDS 2023) and holds a quality score of 54.50 out of 100. The completion rate is 57% (IPEDS 2023) and the retention rate is 78% (IPEDS 2023).

Montana State University offers an extensive array of technical and vocational programs alongside traditional academic degrees. Certificate programs at the one-to-two-year level include Carpentry/Carpenter, Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician, Welding Technology/Welder, Medical Insurance Coding Specialist/Coder, and Medical/Clinical Assistant. Two-to-four-year certificates are available in Culinary Arts and Related Services, Laser and Optical Technology/Technician, CAD/CADD Drafting and/or Design Technology/Technician, Computer Installation and Repair Technology/Technician, Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician, and Aeronautics/Aviation/Aerospace Science and Technology. Associate programs include Construction Engineering Technology/Technician, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, and Mechanical/Mechanical Engineering Technology/Technician, with a bachelor's option also available in Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse.

Located in Bozeman, MT, Montana State University serves as a major regional institution offering both workforce-focused certificates and four-year degrees. Its broad program range in trades, health, and technology makes it a comprehensive resource for students across Montana and the surrounding region.