2026 Best Computer Science Schools in Montana
Looking for the best Computer Science degree programs in Montana? Our ranking highlights 29 institutions by overall quality and student outcomes, using our 2026 methodology. The rankings below weigh factors such as graduation rate, post-graduation earnings, cost, and admissions selectivity.
To help you make your decision, Computer Science Degree analyzed 20 schools to produce this 2026 ranking, drawing primarily on U.S. Department of Education data (IPEDS and College Scorecard). View our full ranking methodology.
Top 25 Computer Science Degree Schools in Montana
Here are the top-ranked schools:
The University Of Montana earned the #1 spot in this year's ranking in Montana. Set in Missoula, MT, The University Of Montana is a public institution. Roughly 49% of students complete a degree within six years here. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $8,552, compared with $33,671 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $24,342 to complete their Computer Science program here. Read more about The University Of Montana
Request InformationA rank of #2 makes Little Big Horn College one of the top choices in Montana. Read the full report on Little Big Horn College
Request InformationOut of the 20 schools in Montana in this year's ranking, Carroll College landed the #3 spot. Read more about Carroll College
Request InformationAaniiih Nakoda College came in at #4 on this year's Computer Science ranking in Montana. Read more about Aaniiih Nakoda College
Request InformationA rank of #5 makes Rocky Mountain College one of the top choices in Montana. Read more about Rocky Mountain College
Request InformationStone Child College did well this year, earning the #6 position. Get the full Stone Child College report
Request InformationMontana Bible College came in at #7 in this year's ranking. Read more about Montana Bible College
Request InformationSalish Kootenai College came in at #8 in this year's ranking. Read the full report on Salish Kootenai College
Request InformationMontana State University Billings landed the #9 spot in Montana this year. Read the full report on Montana State University Billings
Request InformationFort Peck Community College placed #10 among Computer Science schools in Montana. Get the full Fort Peck Community College report
Request InformationChief Dull Knife College came in at #11 in this year's ranking. Read more about Chief Dull Knife College
Request InformationHighlands College Of Montana Tech landed the #12 spot in Montana this year. See the full Highlands College Of Montana Tech profile
Request InformationMontana State University Northern ranked #13 on our 2026 list of the best Computer Science schools. Read more about Montana State University Northern
Request InformationGreat Falls College Montana State University did well this year, earning the #14 position. Read more about Great Falls College Montana State University
Request InformationBlackfeet Community College placed #15 among Computer Science schools in Montana. Read the full report on Blackfeet Community College
Request InformationMiles Community College landed the #16 spot in Montana this year. Get the full Miles Community College report
Request InformationMontana State University landed the #17 spot in Montana this year. Read more about Montana State University
Request InformationHelena College University Of Montana came in at #18 in this year's ranking. Get the full Helena College University Of Montana report
Request InformationAveda Institute Montana came in at #19 in this year's ranking. Get the full Aveda Institute Montana report
Request InformationMontana Tech Of The University Of Montana placed #20 among Computer Science schools in Montana. More on Montana Tech Of The University Of Montana
Request InformationThe University Of Montana Western came in at #21 in this year's ranking. Read more about The University Of Montana Western
Request InformationPima Medical Institute Dillon came in at #22 in this year's ranking. More on Pima Medical Institute Dillon
Request InformationCreviers Academy Of Cosmetology Arts did well this year, earning the #23 position. See the full Creviers Academy Of Cosmetology Arts profile
Request InformationMontana Academy Of Salons landed the #24 spot in Montana this year. Read the full report on Montana Academy Of Salons
Request InformationButte Academy Of Beauty Culture came in at #25 in this year's ranking. Read the full report on Butte Academy Of Beauty Culture
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These schools rounded out the top of this year’s ranking:
University Of Great Falls did well this year, earning the #26 position. Read the full report on University Of Great Falls
Request InformationFlathead Valley Community College placed #27 among Computer Science schools in Montana. Read more about Flathead Valley Community College
Request InformationAcademy Of Cosmetology Bozeman came in at #28 in this year's ranking. Get the full Academy Of Cosmetology Bozeman report
Request InformationDawson Community College ranked #29 on our 2026 list of the best Computer Science schools. See the full Dawson Community College profile
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Ranking Methodology & Notes
This list is compiled by Computer Science Degree (DMS_RANKING_2023), 2026 edition. The methodology weighs a blend of student outcomes (graduation rate, post-graduation earnings), affordability, and admissions data drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).
Ranking method: Dms College Quality · Scope: State · 20 schools evaluated. *Averages shown above reflect the top 29 ranked schools only.
References
- Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) — National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education (core institutional data).
- College Scorecard — U.S. Department of Education (graduate earnings and outcomes data).