Montana State University - Northern

Basic Stats

Costs

Career Pathways offered by institution

• Advanced Manufacturing, Agricultural Mechanics and Construction, Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources, Arts, A/V Technology and Communication, Business Management, Design & Construction, Education, Finance, Health Professions, Human Services, Marketing, STEM, Transportation, Welding & Fabrication, Other Specialized Programs

Academic Programs

CERTIFICATES
Diesel Tech, CAS
Welding Technology, CAS
ASSOCIATE DEGREES
Agriculture Mechanics Technology, AAS
Agriculture Technology, AAS
Automotive Technology, AAS
Civil Engineering Technology, AAS
Program of Study in Business, AS
Design Drafting Technology, AAS
Diesel Technology, AAS
Electrical Technology, AAS
Manufacturing, AAS
Program of Study in General Education, AA
Nursing, ASN
Pipefitting, AAS
Plumbing Technology AAS
BACHELOR'S DEGREES
Agriculture Operations Technology, BS
Applied Science, BAS
Automotive Technology, BS
Biology, BS:
-Biomedical track
-Ecology track
Business Administration, BS
Business Management, BAS
Civil Engineering Technology, BS
Community Psychology, BA
Criminal Justice, BS
Diesel Technology, BS
Diesel Technology:
-Equipment Management Option, BS
-Field Maintenance Option, BS
Elementary Education (K-8), BS
Graphic Design, BA
Integrated Health Sciences, BS:
- Exercise Science track
- Pre-Allied Health track (graduate school path)
Liberal Studies, BA
Nursing, RN-BSN Completion
Secondary Education:
-Social Science Broadfield (5-12), BS
-General Science (5-12), BS
-Health and Physical Education (K-12), BS
-Industrial Technology (8-12), BS
-English (5-12), BS
Trades Management, BAS
GRADUATE DEGREES
Counselor Education, MEd
Teaching in Content Area, MSEd
MINORS
Accounting
Agriculture Mechanics Technology
Applied Agriculture
Applied Equine Management
Automotive Technology
Biology
Business Technology
Chemistry
Community Leadership
Criminal Justice
Diesel Technology
Teacher Education:
-Reading Specialist (K-12)
-Traffic Education (K-12)
-Art (K-12)
Ford Maintenance & Light Repair
Graphic Design
Integrated Health Sciences
Marketing: Technical Sales and Service
Native American Studies
Nonprofit Management
Psychology
Small Business Management
CAREER CERTIFICATES (15 cr.)
Geospatial Technology
Graphic Design
Healthcare Foundations

Dates to Remember

• Apply TODAY! We accept applications throughout the year.
• Fall Semester Priority Application Deadline: July 1
• Financial Aid and Scholarship priority date is February 1
• Spring Semester Priority Application Deadline: December 1
• Summer Session Priority Application Deadline: May 1

Deadlines

Student Life & Community

• MSU-Northern has two residence halls, McKenzie and Morgan, that offer kitchens, laundry facilities, computer labs, study space, recreation rooms, and many events throughout the year.
• Nearby Beaver Creek Park, Fresno Reservoir, the Milk and Missouri rivers, Bullhook Butte hiking area, and the Bear Paw Ski Bowl provide a variety of affordable outdoor recreation opportunities, such as fishing, hunting, canoeing, hiking, biking, camping, stargazing, and skiing. The Havre Ice Dome also provides opportunities for hockey and curling.
• On-campus living provides students with a strong sense of community spirit, support among peers, convenient access to classes and meals, and an opportunity to be fully involved in Northern’s activities and organizations.
• There are 20 student clubs/organizations on campus, along with plenty of activities for students to enjoy, including: intramural sports, outdoor recreation opportunities, an 18-hole disc golf course, a community orchestra, live theatre, special events such as concerts and comedians, and two student-fitness centers.

Highlights

• (Montana Department of Labor and Industry Report, “Meeting State Worker Demand”, August 2017)
• • 80% of MSU-Northern graduates work in Montana a year after graduation, and 85% worked in Montana within five years of graduation.
• • Academic and personal success is our top priority! At MSU-Northern, you will have access to personal tutoring and accessibility services in a friendly and personalized environment. TRIO/Student Support Services and faculty work together to provide MSU-Northern students access to experienced peer tutors in a wide range of disciplines at no extra cost.
• • If you're looking for a successful career, MSU-Northern is your best choice! Over 90% of all MSUN graduates are employed in their field of choice.
• • MSU-Northern graduates made 50% more in median wages a year after graduation than across all four-year colleges in the state. (Montana Department of Labor and Industry Report, “Meeting State Worker Demand”, August 2017)
• • MSU-Northern meets students’ academic needs by offering 1-year, 2‐year, 4‐year, and Master’s degrees on one campus. Every student, no matter what degree program they choose, gets the full college experience!
• • MSU-Northern’s Diesel Technology Program is world-renowned and is one of the only diesel technology bachelor’s programs in the United States.
• • Our average class size is 12 students, allowing our faculty to provide one‐on‐one, personalized instruction.

Important Things To Know

• • Group study abroad experiences are offered during spring break every other year.
• • Northern awarded over $800,000 in scholarships last year, and many students also receive federal aid. Over 85% of Northern students receive some form of financial aid.
• • Northern has a robust internship ("co-op") program through the Career Center, as well as strong relationships with dozens of industry partners. Our career fair features around 60 employers each fall and spring.
• • The Aurora Center, a state-of-the-art health and recreation building focused on student wellness, is currently in the architectural design process and will include classrooms, student health facilities, and common space. The building's groundbreaking is slated for April 2027.
• • Undergraduate research opportunities at Northern, particularly in the sciences and health sciences, provide students with 1-on-1 hands-on experience that can help pave the way for entry into competitive graduate programs and careers.