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2023 Most Popular Business Schools in Montana

23 Schools Ranked
$40,686 Average Earnings
$22,660 Avg Student Debt

There are lots of options to pick from today when trying to decide which business program is right for you. You're no longer limited to schools in your local area, either, since online programs are becoming more prevalent. Or you may find the programs at a trade school or bootcamp to be a better alternative for you.

The Most Popular Business Schools in Montana ranking is one of many tools that Business Degree Central has developed to help you make your educational decision. This report analyzed 23 schools in Montana to see which ones were the most popular programs for business students. To create this ranking we looked at how many students graduated from each school on the list.

Learn more about these popular schools below:

#1

The University of Montana

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

Our analysis found The University of Montana to be the most popular school for business students in Montana. Located in Missoula, Montana, the fairly large public school handed out 475 degrees in 2020-2021.

By the time they get their degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $25,131 in student loans. If you borrow this amount, expect your monthly student loan payment to be around $275, assuming you are on a 10-year repayment plan.After graduating from UM, students go on to jobs where they make an average of $38,416 during the early years of their career. Around 50% of those degree recipients were women.

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#2

Montana State University

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

Out of the 23 schools in Montana that were part of this year’s ranking, Montana State University landed the # 2 spot on the list. Located in Bozeman, Montana, the fairly large public school awarded 404 diplomas to qualifed students in 2020-2021.

On average, students take out $24,435 in loans while pursuing their degree. For those students on a 10-year repayment plan, the average payment due each month is around $305. 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. Around 38% of those degree recipients were women.

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167 Total Awards
$41,648 Average Earnings
$23,399 Avg Student Debt

You’ll be in good company if you attend Montana State University - Billings. The school came in at #3 on this year’s Most Popular Business Schools in Montana list. Montana State University - Billings is a small public school located in Billings, Montana that handed out 167 degrees in 2020-2021.

On average, students take out $23,399 in loans while pursuing their degree. Once they receive their degree, Montana State University - Billings graduates enter the workforce, making an average salary of $41,648 during the early year of their career. Of those students who received their degree, 64% were women.

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#4

Carroll College

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

A rank of #4 on this year’s list means Carroll College is a great place for business students. Carroll College is a small private not-for-profit school located in Helena, Montana that handed out 49 degrees in 2020-2021.

By the time they get their degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $23,566 in student loans.After graduating from Carroll Montana, students go on to jobs where they make an average of $33,212 during the early years of their career. Of those students who received their degree, 47% were women.

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35 Total Awards
$33,243 Average Earnings
$24,828 Avg Student Debt

The programs at The University of Montana - Western helped the school earn the #5 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular business schools in Montana. Montana Western is a public institution located in Dillon, Montana. The school has a small population, and it awarded 35 degrees in 2020-2021.

On average, students take out $24,828 in loans while pursuing their degree. Once they receive their degree, Montana Western graduates enter the workforce, making an average salary of $33,243 during the early year of their career. Around 49% of those degree recipients were women.

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29 Total Awards
$43,349 Average Earnings
$23,100 Avg Student Debt

Montana State University - Northern came in at #6 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Business Schools in Montana ranking. Montana State University - Northern is a small public school located in Havre, Montana that handed out 29 degrees in 2020-2021.

By the time they get their degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $23,100 in student loans. During the early years of their career, Montana State University - Northern graduates make an average of $43,349 annually. Of those students who received their degree, 48% were women.

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#6

Miles Community College

Miles City, Montana
29 Total Awards
$57,867 Average Earnings
$22,682 Avg Student Debt

Miles Community College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for business students. It came in at #6 on the list. Miles Community College is a public institution located in Miles City, Montana. The school has a very small population, and it awarded 29 degrees in 2020-2021.

By the time they get their degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $22,682 in student loans. Once they receive their degree, Miles Community College graduates enter the workforce, making an average salary of $57,867 during the early year of their career. Around 52% of those degree recipients were women.

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29 Total Awards
$63,042 Average Earnings
$22,903 Avg Student Debt

Montana Technological University ranked #6 on this year’s Most Popular Business Schools in Montana list. Montana Technological University is a small public school located in Butte, Montana that handed out 29 degrees in 2020-2021.

By the time they get their degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $22,903 in student loans.After graduating from Montana Tech, students go on to jobs where they make an average of $63,042 during the early years of their career. Of those students who received their degree, 38% were women.

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#9

University of Providence

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

University of Providence did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for business students. It came in at #9 on the list. Located in Great Falls, Montana, the very small private not-for-profit school awarded 24 diplomas to qualifed students in 2020-2021.

By the time they get their degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $21,640 in student loans. During the early years of their career, University of Providence graduates make an average of $49,532 annually. Of those students who received their degree, 50% were women.

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23 Total Awards
$37,167 Average Earnings
$21,735 Avg Student Debt

Helena College University of Montana ranked #10 on this year’s Most Popular Business Schools in Montana list. Helena College is located in Helena, Montana and has a small student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 23 degrees to qualified students.

Degree recipients from Helena College accumulate an average of $21,735 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.After graduating from Helena College, students go on to jobs where they make an average of $37,167 during the early years of their career. Of those students who received their degree, 78% were women.

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#11

Rocky Mountain College

Billings, Montana
20 Total Awards
$47,324 Average Earnings

Rocky Mountain College came in at #11 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Business Schools in Montana ranking. Billings, Montana is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out degrees to 20 students in 2020-2021.

During the early years of their career, Rocky graduates make an average of $47,324 annually. Of those students who received their degree, 50% were women.

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#12

Salish Kootenai College

Pablo, Montana
19 Total Awards
$24,002 Average Earnings
$18,656 Avg Student Debt

With a ranking of #12, Salish Kootenai College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for business students working. SKC is a very small public school situated in Pablo, Montana. It awarded 19 degrees in 2020-2021.

Degree recipients from SKC accumulate an average of $18,656 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. During the early years of their career, SKC graduates make an average of $24,002 annually. Around 74% of those degree recipients were women.

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#13

Aaniiih Nakoda College

Harlem, Montana
14 Total Awards

Aaniiih Nakoda College landed the #13 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular business programs. Aaniiih Nakoda College is a very small public school located in Harlem, Montana that handed out 14 degrees in 2020-2021.

Around 64% of those degree recipients were women.

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#14

Fort Peck Community College

Poplar, Montana
11 Total Awards

Fort Peck Community College landed the #14 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular business programs. This very small public school is located in Poplar, Montana, and it awarded 11 degrees in 2020-2021.

Of those students who received their degree, 82% were women.

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#14

Flathead Valley Community College

Kalispell, Montana
11 Total Awards
$36,219 Average Earnings
$17,064 Avg Student Debt

Flathead Valley Community College landed the #14 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular business programs. Flathead Valley Community College is a public institution located in Kalispell, Montana. The school has a small population, and it awarded 11 degrees in 2020-2021.

By the time they get their degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $17,064 in student loans. During the early years of their career, Flathead Valley Community College graduates make an average of $36,219 annually. Of those students who received their degree, 82% were women.

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11 Total Awards

Great Falls College Montana State University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for business students. It came in at #14 on the list. Great Falls College Montana State University is a public institution located in Great Falls, Montana. The school has a small population, and it awarded 11 degrees in 2020-2021.

Of those students who received their degree, 100% were women.

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9 Total Awards
$61,217 Average Earnings
$11,432 Avg Student Debt

With a ranking of #17, Highlands College of Montana Tech did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for business students working. This very small public school is located in Butte, Montana, and it awarded 9 degrees in 2020-2021.

By the time they get their degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $11,432 in student loans. Once they receive their degree, Highlands College of Montana Tech graduates enter the workforce, making an average salary of $61,217 during the early year of their career. Around 33% of those degree recipients were women.

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#18

Stone Child College

Box Elder, Montana
6 Total Awards

Stone Child College came in at #18 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Business Schools in Montana ranking. SCC is a public institution located in Box Elder, Montana. The school has a very small population, and it awarded 6 degrees in 2020-2021.

Around 67% of those degree recipients were women.

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#19

Blackfeet Community College

Browning, Montana
4 Total Awards

Blackfeet Community College ranked #19 on this year’s Most Popular Business Schools in Montana list. Located in Browning, Montana, the very small private not-for-profit school handed out 4 degrees in 2020-2021.

Around 100% of those degree recipients were women.

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#20

Little Big Horn College

Crow Agency, Montana
3 Total Awards

Little Big Horn College ranked #20 on this year’s Most Popular Business Schools in Montana list. Little Big Horn College is located in Crow Agency, Montana and has a very small student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 3 degrees to qualified students.

Of those students who received their degree, 67% were women.

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#21

Dawson Community College

Glendive, Montana
1 Total Awards
$11,115 Avg Student Debt

Dawson Community College landed the #21 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular business programs. This very small public school is located in Glendive, Montana, and it awarded 1 degrees in 2020-2021.

Degree recipients from DCC accumulate an average of $11,115 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 100% were women.

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#22

Chief Dull Knife College

Lame Deer, Montana

Chief Dull Knife College came in at #22 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Business Schools in Montana ranking.

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#22

Montana Bible College

Bozeman, Montana

Montana Bible College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for business students. It came in at #22 on the list.

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Notes and References

Footnotes

*These averages are for the top 23 schools only.

References

  • 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%.

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