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$16,103 Avg Tuition & Fees*
$25,800 Avg Student Debt

There are so many business programs in today's world that it can tough to figure out which one is the right one for you. You're no longer limited to schools in your local area, either, since online programs are becoming more prevalent. Also there are many trade schools and bpptcamp that offer short-term programs that open up more career options.

To help you arm yourself with the information you need to make your decision, Business Degree Central has developed this <nil> ranking. Factors related to overall quality of the school, post-graduation earnings, average student debt, and more accumulated were considered when coming up with this list.

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Top Business Bachelor's Degree Schools in Montana

Learn more about these excellent schools below:

#1

Montana State University

Bozeman, Montana
$7,528 Average Tuition & Fees
$25,569 Avg Student Debt

Our analysis found Montana State University to be the best school for business students who want to pursue a bachelor’s degree in Montana.

Students from Montana who attend MSU Bozeman full time pay an average of $7,528 in tuition and fees. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $28,264. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $25,569 in loans while pursuing their degree.

One thing to take note of is that MSU Bozeman does offer online classes in some areas. During the 2019-2020 year, about 96% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.

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#2

Carroll College

Helena, Montana
$38,106 Average Tuition & Fees
$23,566 Avg Student Debt

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Carroll College. The school came in at #2 on this year’s list.

The average tuition and fees at Carroll Montana is $38,106. In-state students do not receive a discount, however you may be able to reduce your price if you receive financial aid. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $23,566 in loans while pursuing their degree.

Carroll Montana does offer online classes for certain degree levels. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 55% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.

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$6,022 Average Tuition & Fees
$30,073 Avg Student Debt

The excellent bachelor’s degree programs at Montana State University - Billings helped the school earn the #3 place on this year’s ranking of the best business schools in Montana.

The average in-state tuition and fees for students at Montana State University - Billings is $6,022. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $19,352. By the time they get their bachelor’s degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $30,073 in student loans.

Montana State University - Billings does have options available for those who want to take online classes. You will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your specific major. In fact, around 63% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.

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#4

University of Providence

Great Falls, Montana
$26,662 Average Tuition & Fees
$21,640 Avg Student Debt

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend University of Providence. The school came in at #4 on this year’s list.

University of Providence does not offer a discount to in-state students, so the average tuition and fees for all undergraduates is $26,662. This amount may be reduced if you receive financial aid. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $21,640 in loans while pursuing their degree.

University of Providence is one of the schools on our list that is primarily online. Each undergraduate student at the school took at least one class online.

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#5

The University of Montana

Missoula, Montana
$7,492 Average Tuition & Fees
$25,987 Avg Student Debt

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend The University of Montana. It ranked #5 on our list.

In-state students pay an average of $7,492 in tuition and fees if they attend UM full time. Out-of-state students pay an average of $28,476. Bachelor’s Degree recipients from UM accumulate an average of $25,987 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.

Online courses are available at UM, but you will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your field of interest. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 47% took at least some of their classes online.

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#6

Rocky Mountain College

Billings, Montana
$31,335 Average Tuition & Fees

Rocky Mountain College landed the #6 spot in the rankings for the best bachelor’s degree business programs.

If you don’t receive financial aid, you can expect a bill for $31,335 to cover tuition and fees at Rocky. The school does not offer an in-state discount.

Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at Rocky. In 2019-2020 about 21% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.

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$5,726 Average Tuition & Fees
$24,828 Avg Student Debt

With a ranking of #7, The University of Montana - Western did quite well on this year’s best schools for business students working on their bachelor’s degree.

Students from Montana who attend Montana Western full time pay an average of $5,726 in tuition and fees. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $17,190. By the time they get their bachelor’s degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $24,828 in student loans.

You may have the opportunity to take online classes at Montana Western. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 74% took at least some of their classes online.

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$5,955 Average Tuition & Fees
$24,326 Avg Student Debt

Montana State University - Northern came in at #8 in this year’s edition of the ranking.

Students from Montana who attend Montana State University - Northern full time pay an average of $5,955 in tuition and fees. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $18,665. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $24,326 in loans while pursuing their degree.

You may have the opportunity to take online classes at Montana State University - Northern. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 72% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.

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Notes and References

Footnotes

*These averages are for the top 8 schools only.

References

  • Read more about our ranking methodology.
  • The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) serves as the core of our data about colleges.
  • Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).
  • Information about the national average student loan default rate is from the U.S. Department of Education and refers to data about the 2016 borrower cohort tracking period for which the cohort default rate (CDR) was 10.1%.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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