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#49 Most Popular State/Terr. for Grad Students
8 Colleges
2,145 Yearly Graduations
$49,684 Avg 4-Year Tuition (In-State)

In terms of graduate completions, Montana is ranked #49 in the nation with 2,145 graduate degrees handed out in 2021. Although cost varies from school to school, the average graduate in-state tuition for the state is $12,421 per year, while out-of-state students pay an average of $21,455 per year.

Learn more about the most popular graduate schools in the state below:

#1

The University of Montana

Missoula, Montana
Public Public vs. Private
1,235 Yearly Degrees
$6,892 Yearly Tuition (In-State)

The University of Montana was ranked the #1 most popular graduate school in the state in 2021. All in all, 1,235 graduate degrees were handed out that year. The table below lists the tuition and fees for the school, based on the most recent data available.

Average Tuition and Fees for The University of Montana

In-State Out-of-State
Avg. Full Time Graduate Tuition $4,932 $21,906
Avg. Required Fees for Full-Time Grad Students $1,960 $2,190
Part-Time per Credit Hour Tuition for Grad Students $274 $1,217

#2

Montana State University

Bozeman, Montana
Public Public vs. Private
591 Yearly Degrees
$6,805 Yearly Tuition (In-State)

Montana State University was ranked the #2 most popular graduate school in the state in 2021. All in all, 591 graduate degrees were handed out that year. These are the average costs for students attending the school, based on recent data.

Average Tuition and Fees for Montana State University

In-State Out-of-State
Avg. Full Time Graduate Tuition $5,089 $20,447
Avg. Required Fees for Full-Time Grad Students $1,716 $1,944
Part-Time per Credit Hour Tuition for Grad Students $283 $1,136

Public Public vs. Private
104 Yearly Degrees
$7,415 Yearly Tuition (In-State)

Out of the 8 schools in the state that offer graduate programs, Montana State University - Billings ranked #3 in terms of popularity with 104 graduate degrees handed out in 2021. These are the average costs for students attending the school, based on recent data.

Average Tuition and Fees for Montana State University - Billings

In-State Out-of-State
Avg. Full Time Graduate Tuition $5,878 $19,542
Avg. Required Fees for Full-Time Grad Students $1,537 $1,674
Part-Time per Credit Hour Tuition for Grad Students $245 $814

Public Public vs. Private
85 Yearly Degrees
$6,041 Yearly Tuition (In-State)

In 2021, Montana Tech handed out 85 graduate degrees. This makes it the #4 most popular school in the state in this category. The table below lists the tuition and fees for the school, based on the most recent data available.

Average Tuition and Fees for Montana Technological University

In-State Out-of-State
Avg. Full Time Graduate Tuition $4,706 $18,035
Avg. Required Fees for Full-Time Grad Students $1,335 $1,394
Part-Time per Credit Hour Tuition for Grad Students $261 $1,002

#5

Rocky Mountain College

Billings, Montana
Private not-for-profit Public vs. Private
55 Yearly Degrees
$33,470 Yearly Tuition (In-State)

Out of the 8 schools in the state that offer graduate programs, Rocky ranked #5 in terms of popularity with 55 graduate degrees handed out in 2021. The following table gives a breakdown of the tuition costs to attend the school. This is based on the most recent data available.

Average Tuition and Fees for Rocky Mountain College

In-State Out-of-State
Avg. Full Time Graduate Tuition $30,258 $30,258
Avg. Required Fees for Full-Time Grad Students $3,212 $3,212
Part-Time per Credit Hour Tuition for Grad Students $1,280 $1,280

#6

University of Providence

Great Falls, Montana
Private not-for-profit Public vs. Private
51 Yearly Degrees
$24,327 Yearly Tuition (In-State)

In 2021, University of Providence handed out 51 graduate degrees. This makes it the #6 most popular school in the state in this category. The following table gives a breakdown of the tuition costs to attend the school. This is based on the most recent data available.

Average Tuition and Fees for University of Providence

In-State Out-of-State
Avg. Full Time Graduate Tuition $24,327 $24,327
Part-Time per Credit Hour Tuition for Grad Students $901 $901

Public Public vs. Private
15 Yearly Degrees
$7,201 Yearly Tuition (In-State)

Montana State University - Northern was ranked the #7 most popular graduate school in the state in 2021. All in all, 15 graduate degrees were handed out that year. These are the average costs for students attending the school, based on recent data.

Average Tuition and Fees for Montana State University - Northern

In-State Out-of-State
Avg. Full Time Graduate Tuition $5,742 $18,686
Avg. Required Fees for Full-Time Grad Students $1,459 $1,569
Part-Time per Credit Hour Tuition for Grad Students $341 $885

#8

Carroll College

Helena, Montana
Private not-for-profit Public vs. Private
9 Yearly Degrees
$19,557 Yearly Tuition (In-State)

In 2021, Carroll Montana handed out 9 graduate degrees. This makes it the #8 most popular school in the state in this category. These are the average costs for students attending the school, based on recent data.

Average Tuition and Fees for Carroll College

In-State Out-of-State
Avg. Full Time Graduate Tuition $18,435 $18,435
Avg. Required Fees for Full-Time Grad Students $1,122 $1,122
Part-Time per Credit Hour Tuition for Grad Students $717 $717

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