Overview

Reasons to Choose Montana State University Billings for this Psychology Degree

Low student/faculty ratio
Opportunities for research with faculty
Prepares graduates for additional graduate study or employment in many social service settings
Students can complete a thesis or a clinical internship as part of their program
Graduate teaching and research assistantships available.

According to career outcomes surveys for MSU Billings Psychology master’s graduates, 75% are employed in their field within 9 months, and recent graduates report an average salary of $68,000.

Careers: What can you do with a degree in Psychology?

Health Care and Mental Health

Behavioral counselor
Psychiatric technician
Group home coordinator
Family services worker
Child protection worker
Child care supervisor
Therapist

Local, State, or Federfgfdal Government

Drug and alcohol specialist
Human resources analyst
Parole officer
Psychology program manager
Social service manager

Employment counselor

Marketing and Business

Human resource manager
Advertising agent
Market researcher
Employee trainer
Project manager

Colleges and Universities

Advisor
Recruiter
Counselor
Community college instructor

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Clinical Research Methods
Advanced Social Psychology
Psychopathology
Human Neuropsychology
Psychology Assessment of Cognitive Abilities
Psychopharmacology

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-09-06 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-08-06 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2025-06-01 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2026-01-17 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-12-17 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2025-10-01 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2026-05-13 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-04-13 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2026-02-01 00:00:00 , International

More details

Generally, we use a rolling admission system, meaning that we accept new students until the program reaches capacity or a month before the semester starts.

Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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Credits

42 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Billings, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

English requirements

IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

A letter of application, which includes a personal statement of the applicant’s career goals and how the degree will be applied within those career goals
Complete, official transcripts from all institutions attended. On a separate sheet, applicants should indicate their overall GPA for undergraduate and graduate courses, GPA in all psychology courses, and GPA for the last 60 credits of coursework. Minimum undergraduate GPA of 3.0
Standardized graduate admission test (GRE)
Three letters of recommendation from individuals who can attest to the applicant’s academic performance and potential for graduate study
A vita or resume

Student insurance

Make sure to cover your health, travel, and stay while studying abroad. Even global coverages can miss important items, so make sure your student insurance ticks all the following:

Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
Liability
Home contents and baggage
Accidents
Legal aid

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Tuition Fee

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International

18493 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 18493 USD per year during 24 months.
National

20280 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 20280 USD per year during 24 months.
In-State

7120 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 7120 USD per year during 24 months.

Living costs for Billings

945 - 1958 USD /month

Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

The annual Graduate Studies Endowment Scholarships in honor of Drs. C. Robert Waterman, Helen Wilson and Robert McRae will be awarded in the spring. Outstanding graduate students will receive $1,000 each for the academic year as Waterman, Wilson and McRae Scholars. Need or current financial aid will not be considered in making these awards.

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Scholarships Information

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