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2023 Most Popular Computer Science Associate Degree Schools in Montana

13 Schools Ranked
$7,065 Avg Tuition & Fees*
$19,614 Avg Student Debt

There are lots of options to pick from today when trying to decide which computer science program is right for you. Along with traditional schools that require in-person attendence, you can attend one of many reputable online schools. Some programs even offer a hybrid experience. Alternatively, you may choose a trade school or bootcamp that prepares you to enter the workforce with knowledge in a specific field.

The Most Popular Computer Science Associate Degree Schools in Montana ranking is one of many tools that Computer Science Degree Search has developed to help you make your educational decision. Our analysis looked at 13 schools in Montana to see which associate degree programs were the most popular for computer science students. To create this ranking we looked at how many students graduated from each school on the list.

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12 Total Awards
$6,022 Average Tuition & Fees
$20,000 Avg Student Debt

Our analysis found Montana State University - Billings to be the most popular school for computer science students who want to pursue a associate degree in Montana. Located in Billings, Montana, the small public school handed out 12 associate degree awards in 2020-2021.

In-state students pay an average of $6,022 in tuition and fees if they attend Montana State University - Billings full time. Out-of-state students pay an average of $19,352. By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $20,000 in student loans. Around 8% of those degree recipients were women.

One thing to take note of is that Montana State University - Billings does offer online classes in some areas. In fact, around 63% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.

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9 Total Awards
$3,450 Average Tuition & Fees

Out of the 13 schools in Montana that were part of this year’s ranking, Great Falls College Montana State University landed the # 2 spot on the list. Great Falls College Montana State University is a small public school located in Great Falls, Montana that handed out 9 associate degrees in 2020-2021.

Students from Montana who attend Great Falls College Montana State University full time pay an average of $3,450 in tuition and fees. Out-of-state students pay an average of $10,824. Around 11% of those degree recipients were women.

Great Falls College Montana State University does have options available for those who want to take online classes. You will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your specific major. In fact, around 63% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.

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#3

The University of Montana

Missoula, Montana
8 Total Awards
$7,492 Average Tuition & Fees
$19,709 Avg Student Debt

A rank of #3 on this year’s list means The University of Montana is a great place for computer science students working on their associate degree. This fairly large public school is located in Missoula, Montana, and it awarded 8 associate degrees in 2020-2021.

The average in-state tuition and fees for students at UM is $7,492. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $28,476. On average, associate degree students take out $19,709 in loans while pursuing their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 13% were women.

Some students may be able to take online classes at UM. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 47% took at least some of their classes online.

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#4

Flathead Valley Community College

Kalispell, Montana
7 Total Awards
$6,721 Average Tuition & Fees
$17,242 Avg Student Debt

You’ll be in good company if you attend Flathead Valley Community College. The school came in at #4 on this year’s Most Popular Computer Science Associate Degree Schools in Montana list. Kalispell, Montana is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The public school handed out associate degrees to 7 students in 2020-2021.

In-state students pay an average of $6,721 in tuition and fees if they attend Flathead Valley Community College full time. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $12,643. By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $17,242 in student loans. Of those students who received their degree, 14% were women.

Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at Flathead Valley Community College. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 30% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.

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6 Total Awards
$3,477 Average Tuition & Fees
$21,735 Avg Student Debt

The excellent associate degree programs at Helena College University of Montana helped the school earn the #5 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular computer science schools in Montana. Located in Helena, Montana, the small public school handed out 6 associate degree awards in 2020-2021.

Full-time students from Montana pay an average of $3,477 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend Helena College. Out-of-state students pay an average of $9,570. On average, associate degree students take out $21,735 in loans while pursuing their degree. Around 33% of those degree recipients were women.

Helena College does have options available for those who want to take online classes. You will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your specific major. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 40% took at least some of their classes online.

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#6

Salish Kootenai College

Pablo, Montana
5 Total Awards
$6,399 Average Tuition & Fees
$21,860 Avg Student Debt

Salish Kootenai College came in at #6 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Computer Science Associate Degree Schools in Montana ranking. SKC is a very small public school situated in Pablo, Montana. It awarded 5 associate degrees in 2020-2021.

The average in-state tuition and fees for students at SKC is $6,399. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $11,583. By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $21,860 in student loans. Around 20% of those degree recipients were women.

SKC does offer online classes for certain degree levels. During the 2019-2020 year, about 77% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.

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#7

Aaniiih Nakoda College

Harlem, Montana
4 Total Awards
$2,410 Average Tuition & Fees

Aaniiih Nakoda College came in at #7 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Computer Science Associate Degree Schools in Montana ranking. Aaniiih Nakoda College is a very small public school situated in Harlem, Montana. It awarded 4 associate degrees in 2020-2021.

The average tuition and fees at Aaniiih Nakoda College is $2,410. In-state students do not receive a discount, however you may be able to reduce your price if you receive financial aid.

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3 Total Awards
$3,589 Average Tuition & Fees
$16,711 Avg Student Debt

Highlands College of Montana Tech came in at #8 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Computer Science Associate Degree Schools in Montana ranking. Located in Butte, Montana, the very small public school handed out 3 associate degree awards in 2020-2021.

Students from Montana who attend Highlands College of Montana Tech full time pay an average of $3,589 in tuition and fees. Out-of-state students pay an average of $9,391. Associate Degree recipients from Highlands College of Montana Tech accumulate an average of $16,711 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 33% were women.

Highlands College of Montana Tech does offer online classes for certain degree levels. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 36% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.

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#9

Fort Peck Community College

Poplar, Montana
1 Total Awards
$2,250 Average Tuition & Fees

Fort Peck Community College came in at #9 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Computer Science Associate Degree Schools in Montana ranking. Fort Peck Community College is located in Poplar, Montana and has a very small student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 1 associate degrees to qualified students.

The average tuition and fees at Fort Peck Community College is $2,250. In-state students do not receive a discount, however you may be able to reduce your price if you receive financial aid.

You may have the opportunity to take online classes at Fort Peck Community College. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 1% took at least some of their classes online.

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#10

Stone Child College

Box Elder, Montana
$2,645 Average Tuition & Fees

Stone Child College came in at #10 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Computer Science Associate Degree Schools in Montana ranking.

SCC does not offer a discount to in-state students, so the average tuition and fees for all undergraduates is $2,645. This amount may be reduced if you receive financial aid.

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#10

Miles Community College

Miles City, Montana
$6,090 Average Tuition & Fees
$22,682 Avg Student Debt

Miles Community College ranked #10 on this year’s Most Popular Computer Science Associate Degree Schools in Montana list.

Students from Montana who attend Miles Community College full time pay an average of $6,090 in tuition and fees. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $9,840. On average, associate degree students take out $22,682 in loans while pursuing their degree.

Miles Community College does offer online classes for certain degree levels. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 73% took at least some of their classes online.

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#10

Carroll College

Helena, Montana
$38,106 Average Tuition & Fees

With a ranking of #10, Carroll College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for computer science students working on their associate degree.

Carroll Montana does not offer a discount to in-state students, so the average tuition and fees for all undergraduates is $38,106. This amount may be reduced if you receive financial aid.

You may have the opportunity to take online classes at Carroll Montana. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 55% took at least some of their classes online.

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#10

Little Big Horn College

Crow Agency, Montana
$3,200 Average Tuition & Fees

Little Big Horn College ranked #10 on this year’s Most Popular Computer Science Associate Degree Schools in Montana list.

The average tuition and fees at Little Big Horn College is $3,200. In-state students do not receive a discount, however you may be able to reduce your price if you receive financial aid.

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Notes and References

Footnotes

*These averages are for the top 13 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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