Montana

Colleges in Montana: what they cost, and what graduates earn

7 Montana universities with published federal data, teaching about 27,838 students. Median in-state tuition $8,460, median graduate earnings $49,036 ten years after entry.

Median tuition$8,460in-state, before aid
Median earnings$49,03610 yrs after entry
Paying loans down64%national 65%
Median SAT1187where published

Cheapest universities in MontanaLowest published in-state tuition.

UniversityIn-stateEarningsDebtRepayingSAT
Salish Kootenai College Pablo $4,311 $32,725 $12,923 37% —
Montana State University - Northern Havre $6,982 $49,505 $18,500 64% —
Montana State University - Billings Billings $7,280 $44,296 $18,209 59% —
Montana State University Bozeman $8,460 $53,263 $22,500 69% 1183
University of Montana Missoula $8,552 $44,511 $22,400 58% 1190
Rocky Mountain College Billings $35,582 $49,036 $26,000 65% 1083
Carroll College Helena $41,484 $61,772 $25,757 79% 1200

Highest graduate earnings in MontanaMedian pay ten years after entry.

UniversityIn-stateEarningsDebtRepayingSAT
Carroll College Helena $41,484 $61,772 $25,757 79% 1200
Montana State University Bozeman $8,460 $53,263 $22,500 69% 1183
Montana State University - Northern Havre $6,982 $49,505 $18,500 64% —
Rocky Mountain College Billings $35,582 $49,036 $26,000 65% 1083
University of Montana Missoula $8,552 $44,511 $22,400 58% 1190
Montana State University - Billings Billings $7,280 $44,296 $18,209 59% —
Salish Kootenai College Pablo $4,311 $32,725 $12,923 37% —

Fastest debt payback in MontanaYears of salary premium needed to clear the median debt.

UniversityIn-stateEarningsDebtRepayingSAT
Carroll College Helena $41,484 $61,772 $25,757 79% 1200
Montana State University Bozeman $8,460 $53,263 $22,500 69% 1183
Montana State University - Northern Havre $6,982 $49,505 $18,500 64% —
Rocky Mountain College Billings $35,582 $49,036 $26,000 65% 1083
Montana State University - Billings Billings $7,280 $44,296 $18,209 59% —
University of Montana Missoula $8,552 $44,511 $22,400 58% 1190

Most selective universities in MontanaHighest average SAT of admitted students.

UniversityIn-stateEarningsDebtRepayingSAT
Carroll College Helena $41,484 $61,772 $25,757 79% 1200
University of Montana Missoula $8,552 $44,511 $22,400 58% 1190
Montana State University Bozeman $8,460 $53,263 $22,500 69% 1183
Rocky Mountain College Billings $35,582 $49,036 $26,000 65% 1083

Scholarships at Montana universities

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Every Montana university we hold data for

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Studying in Montana: common questions

How much does college cost in Montana?
The median Montana university charges $8,460 in-state and $33,287 out-of-state, with a full cost of attendance around $23,570. After aid, families under $30,000 pay a median $13,960.
What do graduates of Montana universities earn?
A median $49,036 ten years after entry, against median debt of $22,400.
Do students in Montana repay their loans?
64% of borrowers at the median Montana university are paying their balance down three years after leaving, against 65% nationally.
What SAT score do Montana universities expect?
The median Montana university that publishes scores reports an average SAT of 1187. Many are test-optional and publish nothing.
All states Montana debt vs salary Cheapest US tuition Which degree pays best

Source: US Department of Education College Scorecard. Universities without published figures are not listed.