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2023 Best Business Schools in Montana

$40,686 Average Earnings
$22,660 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.

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Top Business Schools in Montana

Learn more about these excellent schools below:

#1

Carroll College

Helena, Montana
$33,212 Average Earnings
$23,566 Avg Student Debt

Our analysis found Carroll College to be the best school for business students in Montana.

Degree recipients from Carroll Montana accumulate an average of $23,566 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Once they receive their degree, Carroll Montana graduates enter the workforce, making an average salary of $33,212 during the early year of their career.

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#2

Montana State University

Bozeman, Montana
$42,198 Average Earnings
$24,435 Avg Student Debt

A rank of #2 on this year’s list means Montana State University is a great place for business students.

Degree recipients from MSU Bozeman accumulate an average of $24,435 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Those who take out this much in loans have to make a monthly payment of about $305 if they are on a 10-year repayment plan. Once they receive their degree, MSU Bozeman graduates enter the workforce, making an average salary of $42,198 during the early year of their career.

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$41,648 Average Earnings
$23,399 Avg Student Debt

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Montana State University - Billings. It ranked #3 on our list.

By the time they get their degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $23,399 in student loans.After graduating from Montana State University - Billings, students go on to jobs where they make an average of $41,648 during the early years of their career.

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#4

The University of Montana

Missoula, Montana
$38,416 Average Earnings
$25,131 Avg Student Debt

The excellent programs at The University of Montana helped the school earn the #4 place on this year’s ranking of the best business schools in Montana.

By the time they get their degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $25,131 in student loans. Those who take out this much in loans have to make a monthly payment of about $275 if they are on a 10-year repayment plan. During the early years of their career, UM graduates make an average of $38,416 annually.

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#5

University of Providence

Great Falls, Montana
$49,532 Average Earnings
$21,640 Avg Student Debt

The excellent programs at University of Providence helped the school earn the #5 place on this year’s ranking of the best business schools in Montana.

On average, students take out $21,640 in loans while pursuing their degree.After graduating from University of Providence, students go on to jobs where they make an average of $49,532 during the early years of their career.

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#6

Rocky Mountain College

Billings, Montana
$47,324 Average Earnings

Rocky Mountain College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for business students. It came in at #6 on the list.

During the early years of their career, Rocky graduates make an average of $47,324 annually.

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$33,243 Average Earnings
$24,828 Avg Student Debt

The University of Montana - Western landed the #7 spot in the rankings for the best business programs.

Degree recipients from Montana Western accumulate an average of $24,828 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. During the early years of their career, Montana Western graduates make an average of $33,243 annually.

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$43,349 Average Earnings
$23,100 Avg Student Debt

Montana State University - Northern did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for business students. It came in at #8 on the list.

Degree recipients from Montana State University - Northern accumulate an average of $23,100 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Once they receive their degree, Montana State University - Northern graduates enter the workforce, making an average salary of $43,349 during the early year of their career.

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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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