Montana's Colleges by the Numbers
Associate, bachelor's, masters, and doctoral degree completions at institutions in Montana have been declining over the past 5 years. In 2024, students completed 18,968 that were offered by Montana's colleges and universities. That was a decrease of 6% from completions reported in 2020.
Schools with Degree Completions
Est. Total Completions in 2024
Est. Completions (Last 5 Years)
Private Colleges & Universities Offering Degrees in Montana
There are at least 7 schools offering degrees in Montana, and 7 are four-year private colleges or universities where about 9,849 undergraduate students were enrolled. In 2024, a total of 4,165 degrees were completed at private colleges and universities, including 2,987 that were offered online.
Avg. UG Tuition & Fees
School Type
Accredited
Non-Profit
Franklin offers more than 50 online bachelor's degrees, master's degrees and doctoral programs in in Montana. Franklin University is an institutionally nonprofit 4-year school where most students attend classes part-time. Most of the students are adults and all programs completed were offered online. Bachelor's degrees are the most popular at Franklin University. In 2024, 1,602 bachelor's degrees were completed. In addition, 98 associate degrees, 840 master's degrees, and 65 doctoral degrees were earned.
Undergraduate Enrollment
5,111
Completions By Degree
2,605
Est. Online Degree Availability
100%
Avg. UG Tuition & Fees
School Type
Accredited
Non-Profit
Rocky Mountain College is an institutionally nonprofit 4-year school where most students attend classes full-time. Most of the students are of traditional age and minimal programs completed were offered online. Bachelor's degrees are the most popular at Rocky Mountain College. In 2024, 171 bachelor's degrees were completed. In addition, 0 associate degrees, 68 master's degrees, and 35 doctoral degrees were earned.
Undergraduate Enrollment
790
Completions By Degree
274
Est. Online Degree Availability
2%
Avg. UG Tuition & Fees
School Type
Accredited
Non-Profit
Carroll College is an institutionally nonprofit 4-year school where most students attend classes full-time. Most of the students are of traditional age and minimal programs completed were offered online. Bachelor's degrees are the most popular at Carroll College. In 2024, 249 bachelor's degrees were completed. In addition, 0 associate degrees, 22 master's degrees, and 0 doctoral degrees were earned.
Undergraduate Enrollment
1,052
Completions By Degree
271
Est. Online Degree Availability
6%
Avg. UG Tuition & Fees
School Type
Accredited
Non-Profit
University of Providence is an institutionally nonprofit 4-year school where most students attend classes full-time. Most of the students are of traditional age and most programs completed were offered online. Bachelor's degrees are the most popular at University of Providence. In 2024, 161 bachelor's degrees were completed. In addition, 1 associate degree, 73 master's degrees, and 0 doctoral degrees were earned.
Undergraduate Enrollment
527
Completions By Degree
235
Est. Online Degree Availability
71%
Avg. UG Tuition & Fees
School Type
Accredited
Non-Profit
Rocky Mountain College is an institutionally nonprofit 4-year school where most students attend classes full-time. Most of the students are of traditional age and minimal programs completed were offered online. Bachelor's degrees are the most popular at Rocky Mountain College. In 2024, 171 bachelor's degrees were completed. In addition, 0 associate degrees, 68 master's degrees, and 35 doctoral degrees were earned.
Undergraduate Enrollment
790
Completions By Degree
274
Est. Online Degree Availability
2%
Avg. UG Tuition & Fees
School Type
Accredited
Non-Profit
Carroll College is an institutionally nonprofit 4-year school where most students attend classes full-time. Most of the students are of traditional age and minimal programs completed were offered online. Bachelor's degrees are the most popular at Carroll College. In 2024, 249 bachelor's degrees were completed. In addition, 0 associate degrees, 22 master's degrees, and 0 doctoral degrees were earned.
Undergraduate Enrollment
1,052
Completions By Degree
271
Est. Online Degree Availability
6%
Avg. UG Tuition & Fees
School Type
Accredited
Non-Profit
University of Providence is an institutionally nonprofit 4-year school where most students attend classes full-time. Most of the students are of traditional age and most programs completed were offered online. Bachelor's degrees are the most popular at University of Providence. In 2024, 161 bachelor's degrees were completed. In addition, 1 associate degree, 73 master's degrees, and 0 doctoral degrees were earned.
Undergraduate Enrollment
527
Completions By Degree
235
Est. Online Degree Availability
71%
Public Colleges & Universities in Montana
There are 12 four-year public colleges located in Montana. About 55,494 students were enrolled in undergraduate programs, and about 15,096 degrees were completed at public colleges in Montana. Tuition shown reflects in-state rates.
Avg. UG Tuition & Fees
School Type
Accredited
Non-Profit
The University of Montana is an institutionally public 4-year school where most students attend classes full-time. Most of the students are of traditional age and some programs completed were offered online. Bachelor's degrees are the most popular at The University of Montana. In 2024, 1,190 bachelor's degrees were completed. In addition, 285 associate degrees, 450 master's degrees, and 472 doctoral degrees were earned.
Undergraduate Enrollment
7,079
Completions By Degree
2,397
Est. Online Degree Availability
35%
Avg. UG Tuition & Fees
School Type
Accredited
Non-Profit
Montana State University-Northern is an institutionally public 4-year school where most students attend classes full-time. Most of the students are of traditional age and minimal programs completed were offered online. Bachelor's degrees are the most popular at Montana State University-Northern. In 2024, 108 bachelor's degrees were completed. In addition, 104 associate degrees, 7 master's degrees, and 0 doctoral degrees were earned.
Undergraduate Enrollment
787
Completions By Degree
219
Est. Online Degree Availability
19%
Avg. UG Tuition & Fees
School Type
Accredited
Non-Profit
The University of Montana is an institutionally public 4-year school where most students attend classes full-time. Most of the students are of traditional age and some programs completed were offered online. Bachelor's degrees are the most popular at The University of Montana. In 2024, 1,190 bachelor's degrees were completed. In addition, 285 associate degrees, 450 master's degrees, and 472 doctoral degrees were earned.
Undergraduate Enrollment
7,079
Completions By Degree
2,397
Est. Online Degree Availability
35%
Avg. UG Tuition & Fees
School Type
Accredited
Non-Profit
The University of Montana-Western is an institutionally public 4-year school where most students attend classes full-time. Most of the students are of traditional age and some programs completed were offered online. Bachelor's degrees are the most popular at The University of Montana-Western. In 2024, 256 bachelor's degrees were completed. In addition, 121 associate degrees, 0 master's degrees, and 0 doctoral degrees were earned.
Undergraduate Enrollment
1,271
Completions By Degree
377
Est. Online Degree Availability
44%
Avg. UG Tuition & Fees
School Type
Accredited
Non-Profit
The University of Montana-Western is an institutionally public 4-year school where most students attend classes full-time. Most of the students are of traditional age and some programs completed were offered online. Bachelor's degrees are the most popular at The University of Montana-Western. In 2024, 256 bachelor's degrees were completed. In addition, 121 associate degrees, 0 master's degrees, and 0 doctoral degrees were earned.
Undergraduate Enrollment
1,271
Completions By Degree
377
Est. Online Degree Availability
44%
Avg. UG Tuition & Fees
School Type
Accredited
Non-Profit
Montana State University Billings is an institutionally public 4-year school where most students attend classes full-time. Most of the students are of traditional age and some programs completed were offered online. Bachelor's degrees are the most popular at Montana State University Billings. In 2024, 382 bachelor's degrees were completed. In addition, 184 associate degrees, 136 master's degrees, and 0 doctoral degrees were earned.
Undergraduate Enrollment
2,710
Completions By Degree
702
Est. Online Degree Availability
50%
Avg. UG Tuition & Fees
School Type
Accredited
Non-Profit
Montana State University is an institutionally public 4-year school where most students attend classes full-time. Most of the students are of traditional age and minimal programs completed were offered online. Bachelor's degrees are the most popular at Montana State University. In 2024, 2,715 bachelor's degrees were completed. In addition, 175 associate degrees, 479 master's degrees, and 125 doctoral degrees were earned.
Undergraduate Enrollment
14,472
Completions By Degree
3,494
Est. Online Degree Availability
8%
Avg. UG Tuition & Fees
School Type
Accredited
Non-Profit
Montana State University is an institutionally public 4-year school where most students attend classes full-time. Most of the students are of traditional age and minimal programs completed were offered online. Bachelor's degrees are the most popular at Montana State University. In 2024, 2,715 bachelor's degrees were completed. In addition, 175 associate degrees, 479 master's degrees, and 125 doctoral degrees were earned.
Undergraduate Enrollment
14,472
Completions By Degree
3,494
Est. Online Degree Availability
8%
Avg. UG Tuition & Fees
School Type
Accredited
Non-Profit
Montana State University-Northern is an institutionally public 4-year school where most students attend classes full-time. Most of the students are of traditional age and minimal programs completed were offered online. Bachelor's degrees are the most popular at Montana State University-Northern. In 2024, 108 bachelor's degrees were completed. In addition, 104 associate degrees, 7 master's degrees, and 0 doctoral degrees were earned.
Undergraduate Enrollment
787
Completions By Degree
219
Est. Online Degree Availability
19%
Avg. UG Tuition & Fees
School Type
Accredited
Non-Profit
Montana Technological University is an institutionally public 4-year school where most students attend classes full-time. Most of the students are of traditional age and minimal programs completed were offered online. Bachelor's degrees are the most popular at Montana Technological University. In 2024, 295 bachelor's degrees were completed. In addition, 0 associate degrees, 61 master's degrees, and 3 doctoral degrees were earned.
Undergraduate Enrollment
1,428
Completions By Degree
359
Est. Online Degree Availability
3%
Avg. UG Tuition & Fees
School Type
Accredited
Non-Profit
Montana State University Billings is an institutionally public 4-year school where most students attend classes full-time. Most of the students are of traditional age and some programs completed were offered online. Bachelor's degrees are the most popular at Montana State University Billings. In 2024, 382 bachelor's degrees were completed. In addition, 184 associate degrees, 136 master's degrees, and 0 doctoral degrees were earned.
Undergraduate Enrollment
2,710
Completions By Degree
702
Est. Online Degree Availability
50%
Avg. UG Tuition & Fees
School Type
Accredited
Non-Profit
Montana Technological University is an institutionally public 4-year school where most students attend classes full-time. Most of the students are of traditional age and minimal programs completed were offered online. Bachelor's degrees are the most popular at Montana Technological University. In 2024, 295 bachelor's degrees were completed. In addition, 0 associate degrees, 61 master's degrees, and 3 doctoral degrees were earned.
Undergraduate Enrollment
1,428
Completions By Degree
359
Est. Online Degree Availability
3%
Community Colleges in Montana
There are 24 community colleges in Montana where students can earn 2-year associate degrees. In 2024, about 10,828 students were enrolled in undergraduate courses at community colleges in Montana, and about 2,168 associate degrees were completed.
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School Type
Accredited
Non-Profit
Fort Peck Community College is an institutionally 2-year school where most students attend classes full-time. Most of the students are a mixture of traditional and adult aged and no programs completed were offered online.
Undergraduate Enrollment
426
Completions By Degree
69
Est. Online Degree Availability
0%
Avg. UG Tuition & Fees
School Type
Accredited
Non-Profit
Stone Child College is an institutionally 2-year school where most students attend classes full-time. Most of the students are a mixture of traditional and adult aged and no programs completed were offered online.
Undergraduate Enrollment
187
Completions By Degree
26
Est. Online Degree Availability
0%
Avg. UG Tuition & Fees
School Type
Accredited
Non-Profit
Helena College University of Montana is an institutionally 2-year school where most students attend classes full-time. Most of the students are of traditional age and some programs completed were offered online.
Undergraduate Enrollment
641
Completions By Degree
132
Est. Online Degree Availability
41%
Avg. UG Tuition & Fees
School Type
Accredited
Non-Profit
Highlands College of Montana Tech is an institutionally 2-year school where most students attend classes full-time. Most of the students are of traditional age and no programs completed were offered online.
Undergraduate Enrollment
343
Completions By Degree
61
Est. Online Degree Availability
0%
Avg. UG Tuition & Fees
School Type
Accredited
Non-Profit
Miles Community College is an institutionally 2-year school where most students attend classes full-time. Most of the students are of traditional age and minimal programs completed were offered online.
Undergraduate Enrollment
353
Completions By Degree
89
Est. Online Degree Availability
3%
Avg. UG Tuition & Fees
School Type
Accredited
Non-Profit
Fort Peck Community College is an institutionally 2-year school where most students attend classes full-time. Most of the students are a mixture of traditional and adult aged and no programs completed were offered online.
Undergraduate Enrollment
426
Completions By Degree
69
Est. Online Degree Availability
0%
Avg. UG Tuition & Fees
School Type
Accredited
Non-Profit
Miles Community College is an institutionally 2-year school where most students attend classes full-time. Most of the students are of traditional age and minimal programs completed were offered online.
Undergraduate Enrollment
353
Completions By Degree
89
Est. Online Degree Availability
3%
Avg. UG Tuition & Fees
School Type
Accredited
Non-Profit
Dawson Community College is an institutionally 2-year school where most students attend classes full-time. Most of the students are of traditional age and most programs completed were offered online.
Undergraduate Enrollment
226
Completions By Degree
76
Est. Online Degree Availability
88%
Avg. UG Tuition & Fees
School Type
Accredited
Non-Profit
Highlands College of Montana Tech is an institutionally 2-year school where most students attend classes full-time. Most of the students are of traditional age and no programs completed were offered online.
Undergraduate Enrollment
343
Completions By Degree
61
Est. Online Degree Availability
0%
Avg. UG Tuition & Fees
School Type
Accredited
Non-Profit
Little Big Horn College is an institutionally 2-year school where most students attend classes full-time. Most of the students are a mixture of traditional and adult aged and no programs completed were offered online.
Undergraduate Enrollment
339
Completions By Degree
22
Est. Online Degree Availability
0%
Avg. UG Tuition & Fees
School Type
Accredited
Non-Profit
Flathead Valley Community College is an institutionally 2-year school where most students attend classes part-time. Most of the students are of traditional age and some programs completed were offered online.
Undergraduate Enrollment
1,169
Completions By Degree
205
Est. Online Degree Availability
50%
Avg. UG Tuition & Fees
School Type
Accredited
Non-Profit
Aaniiih Nakoda College is an institutionally 2-year school where most students attend classes full-time. Most of the students are a mixture of traditional and adult aged and no programs completed were offered online.
Undergraduate Enrollment
108
Completions By Degree
40
Est. Online Degree Availability
0%
Avg. UG Tuition & Fees
School Type
Accredited
Non-Profit
Salish Kootenai College is an institutionally 2-year school where most students attend classes full-time. Most of the students are a mixture of traditional and adult aged and no programs completed were offered online.
Undergraduate Enrollment
568
Completions By Degree
131
Est. Online Degree Availability
0%
Avg. UG Tuition & Fees
School Type
Accredited
Non-Profit
Great Falls College Montana State University is an institutionally 2-year school where most students attend classes full-time. Most of the students are a mixture of traditional and adult aged and some programs completed were offered online.
Undergraduate Enrollment
828
Completions By Degree
203
Est. Online Degree Availability
59%
Avg. UG Tuition & Fees
School Type
Accredited
Non-Profit
Chief Dull Knife College is an institutionally 2-year school where most students attend classes part-time. Most of the students are a mixture of traditional and adult aged and no programs completed were offered online.
Undergraduate Enrollment
226
Completions By Degree
30
Est. Online Degree Availability
0%
Avg. UG Tuition & Fees
School Type
Accredited
Non-Profit
Aaniiih Nakoda College is an institutionally 2-year school where most students attend classes full-time. Most of the students are a mixture of traditional and adult aged and no programs completed were offered online.
Undergraduate Enrollment
108
Completions By Degree
40
Est. Online Degree Availability
0%
Avg. UG Tuition & Fees
School Type
Accredited
Non-Profit
Great Falls College Montana State University is an institutionally 2-year school where most students attend classes full-time. Most of the students are a mixture of traditional and adult aged and some programs completed were offered online.
Undergraduate Enrollment
828
Completions By Degree
203
Est. Online Degree Availability
59%
Avg. UG Tuition & Fees
School Type
Accredited
Non-Profit
Stone Child College is an institutionally 2-year school where most students attend classes full-time. Most of the students are a mixture of traditional and adult aged and no programs completed were offered online.
Undergraduate Enrollment
187
Completions By Degree
26
Est. Online Degree Availability
0%
Avg. UG Tuition & Fees
School Type
Accredited
Non-Profit
Flathead Valley Community College is an institutionally 2-year school where most students attend classes part-time. Most of the students are of traditional age and some programs completed were offered online.
Undergraduate Enrollment
1,169
Completions By Degree
205
Est. Online Degree Availability
50%
Avg. UG Tuition & Fees
School Type
Accredited
Non-Profit
Chief Dull Knife College is an institutionally 2-year school where most students attend classes part-time. Most of the students are a mixture of traditional and adult aged and no programs completed were offered online.
Undergraduate Enrollment
226
Completions By Degree
30
Est. Online Degree Availability
0%
Avg. UG Tuition & Fees
School Type
Accredited
Non-Profit
Helena College University of Montana is an institutionally 2-year school where most students attend classes full-time. Most of the students are of traditional age and some programs completed were offered online.
Undergraduate Enrollment
641
Completions By Degree
132
Est. Online Degree Availability
41%
Avg. UG Tuition & Fees
School Type
Accredited
Non-Profit
Little Big Horn College is an institutionally 2-year school where most students attend classes full-time. Most of the students are a mixture of traditional and adult aged and no programs completed were offered online.
Undergraduate Enrollment
339
Completions By Degree
22
Est. Online Degree Availability
0%
Avg. UG Tuition & Fees
School Type
Accredited
Non-Profit
Salish Kootenai College is an institutionally 2-year school where most students attend classes full-time. Most of the students are a mixture of traditional and adult aged and no programs completed were offered online.
Undergraduate Enrollment
568
Completions By Degree
131
Est. Online Degree Availability
0%
Avg. UG Tuition & Fees
School Type
Accredited
Non-Profit
Dawson Community College is an institutionally 2-year school where most students attend classes full-time. Most of the students are of traditional age and most programs completed were offered online.
Undergraduate Enrollment
226
Completions By Degree
76
Est. Online Degree Availability
88%
2-Year Private Nonprofit Schools in Montana
There are at least 4 two-year private nonprofit schools offering associate degrees in Montana. According to 2024 data from Lightcast™, in 2024, a total of 108 associate degrees were completed at those institutions. Tuition shown reflects in-state rates.
Avg. UG Tuition & Fees
School Type
Accredited
Non-Profit
Blackfeet Community College is an institutionally 2-year school where most students attend classes full-time. Most of the students are a mixture of traditional and adult aged and no programs completed were offered online. Associate degrees are the most popular at Blackfeet Community College. In 2024, 42 associate degrees were completed. In addition, 2 bachelor's degrees, 0 master's degrees, and 0 doctoral degrees were earned.
Undergraduate Enrollment
240
Completions By Degree
44
Est. Online Degree Availability
0%
Avg. UG Tuition & Fees
School Type
Accredited
Non-Profit
Montana Bible College is an institutionally 2-year school where most students attend classes full-time. Most of the students are of traditional age and no programs completed were offered online. Bachelor's degrees are the most popular at Montana Bible College. In 2024, 10 bachelor's degrees were completed. In addition, 0 associate degrees, 0 master's degrees, and 0 doctoral degrees were earned.
Undergraduate Enrollment
45
Completions By Degree
10
Est. Online Degree Availability
0%
Avg. UG Tuition & Fees
School Type
Accredited
Non-Profit
Blackfeet Community College is an institutionally 2-year school where most students attend classes full-time. Most of the students are a mixture of traditional and adult aged and no programs completed were offered online. Associate degrees are the most popular at Blackfeet Community College. In 2024, 42 associate degrees were completed. In addition, 2 bachelor's degrees, 0 master's degrees, and 0 doctoral degrees were earned.
Undergraduate Enrollment
240
Completions By Degree
44
Est. Online Degree Availability
0%
Avg. UG Tuition & Fees
School Type
Accredited
Non-Profit
Montana Bible College is an institutionally 2-year school where most students attend classes full-time. Most of the students are of traditional age and no programs completed were offered online. Bachelor's degrees are the most popular at Montana Bible College. In 2024, 10 bachelor's degrees were completed. In addition, 0 associate degrees, 0 master's degrees, and 0 doctoral degrees were earned.
Undergraduate Enrollment
45
Completions By Degree
10
Est. Online Degree Availability
0%
2-Year Private For-Profit Schools in Montana
There are at least 2 two-year private for-profit schools offering associate degrees in Montana. According to 2024 data from Lightcast™, in 2024, a total of 36 associate degrees were completed at those institutions. Tuition shown reflects in-state rates.
Avg. UG Tuition & Fees
School Type
Accredited
Non-Profit
Pima Medical Institute-Dillon is a non-accredited 2-year school where most students attend classes full-time. Most of the students are of traditional age and no programs completed were offered online. Associate degrees are the most popular at Pima Medical Institute-Dillon. In 2024, 18 associate degrees were completed. In addition, 0 bachelor's degrees, 0 master's degrees, and 0 doctoral degrees were earned.
Undergraduate Enrollment
21
Completions By Degree
18
Est. Online Degree Availability
0%
Avg. UG Tuition & Fees
School Type
Accredited
Non-Profit
Pima Medical Institute-Dillon is a non-accredited 2-year school where most students attend classes full-time. Most of the students are of traditional age and no programs completed were offered online. Associate degrees are the most popular at Pima Medical Institute-Dillon. In 2024, 18 associate degrees were completed. In addition, 0 bachelor's degrees, 0 master's degrees, and 0 doctoral degrees were earned.