2023 best colleges in Montana

Students with a love for the outdoors and environmental conservation will find like-minded individuals at the flagship university of the University of Montana system, which offers programs like Wilderness Studies and Sustainable Livelihoods & Communities. The state’s largest university, Montana State University, earns just as much recognition for its leading research efforts as it does for its thriving party scene. Among the state’s two-year colleges is Stone Child College, a tribal institution committed to preserving Chippewa Cree language and culture.

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#1 in Montana | #402 in History nationally
Economic score: 345.82

The Economic Score is the combination of payback and earningsplus, and is how we determine a school’s rank. The lower the economic score the better. For an analysis of how we arrive at the economic score, and a description of our data sources, please visit our methodology page.

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Net cost: $19,453

The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.

Payback: 262 years

Payback measures how long it takes the average student to pay back the total cost of attending college with marginal earnings. Marginal earnings are the difference between what the average student would have earned before attending college and what they earn afterwards.

Earnings: $24,787

Median earnings of all students 10 years after enrollment. Includes students that did not graduate.

EarningsPlus: - $7,925

EarningsPlus compares student earnings after college against a benchmark that Degreechoices adjusts based on each school’s unique mix of academic programs and the in-state/out-of-state composition of the student body.

Admission rate: 73%
Graduation rate: 61%

Graduation rates below the school’s state average are shown in red. Schools with graduation rates in the bottom 25% nationally (48%) are not ranked and are displayed at the end of the ranking list.

The University of Montana

Missoula, Montana

Economic score: 10.33

The Economic Score is the combination of payback and earningsplus, and is how we determine a school’s rank. The lower the economic score the better. For an analysis of how we arrive at the economic score, and a description of our data sources, please visit our methodology page.

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Net cost: $14,755

The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.

Payback: 10.4 years

Payback measures how long it takes the average student to pay back the total cost of attending college with marginal earnings. Marginal earnings are the difference between what the average student would have earned before attending college and what they earn afterwards.

Earnings: $30,989

Median earnings of all students 10 years after enrollment. Includes students that did not graduate.

EarningsPlus: + $188

EarningsPlus compares student earnings after college against a benchmark that Degreechoices adjusts based on each school’s unique mix of academic programs and the in-state/out-of-state composition of the student body.

Admission rate: 82%
Graduation rate: 47%

Graduation rates below the school’s state average are shown in red. Schools with graduation rates in the bottom 25% nationally (48%) are not ranked and are displayed at the end of the ranking list.

How long does it take me to repay a bachelor's degree in history in Montana?

Years

21.6 years

The cost of the average bachelor's degree in history in Montana is covered by the new earnings of graduates in 21.6 years.

How much do graduates with bachelor's degree in history earn in Montana?

Salary

$28,113

The median bachelor's degree in history graduate earns $28,113 3 years after graduating.

How much does a bachelor's degree in history cost in Montana?

Net cost

$17,432

The average annual cost of a bachelor's degree in history is $17,432. This is the net cost and considers only students that have received Title IV funds.