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2023 Most Popular Computer Science Bachelor's Degree Schools in Montana

7 Schools Ranked
$17,838 Avg Tuition & Fees*
$25,800 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 Bachelor's 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 7 schools in Montana to see which bachelor's 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.

Learn more about these popular schools below:

#1

Montana State University

Bozeman, Montana
79 Total Awards
$7,528 Average Tuition & Fees
$25,569 Avg Student Debt

Our analysis found Montana State University to be the most popular school for computer science students who want to pursue a bachelor’s degree in Montana. Located in Bozeman, Montana, the fairly large public school handed out 79 bachelor’s degree awards in 2020-2021.

In-state students pay an average of $7,528 in tuition and fees if they attend MSU Bozeman full time. Out-of-state students pay an average of $28,264. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $25,569 in loans while pursuing their degree. Around 14% of those degree recipients were women.

Some students may be able to take online classes at MSU Bozeman. During the 2019-2020 year, about 96% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.

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#2

The University of Montana

Missoula, Montana
24 Total Awards
$7,492 Average Tuition & Fees
$25,987 Avg Student Debt

A rank of #2 on this year’s list means The University of Montana is a great place for computer science students working on their bachelor’s degree. UM is a public institution located in Missoula, Montana. The school has a fairly large population, and it awarded 24 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.

In-state students pay an average of $7,492 in tuition and fees if they attend UM full time. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $28,476. By the time they get their bachelor’s degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $25,987 in student loans. Around 13% of those degree recipients were women.

Some students may be able to take online classes at UM. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 47% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.

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#3

Carroll College

Helena, Montana
7 Total Awards
$38,106 Average Tuition & Fees
$23,566 Avg Student Debt

The excellent bachelor’s degree programs at Carroll College helped the school earn the #3 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular computer science schools in Montana. Located in Helena, Montana, the small private not-for-profit school handed out 7 bachelor’s degree awards in 2020-2021.

The average tuition and fees at Carroll Montana is $38,106. In-state students do not receive a discount, however you may be able to reduce your price if you receive financial aid. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $23,566 in loans while pursuing their degree.

Online courses are available at Carroll Montana, but you will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your field of interest. In fact, around 55% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.

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6 Total Awards
$7,346 Average Tuition & Fees
$28,639 Avg Student Debt

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Montana Technological University. It ranked #4 on our 2023 Most Popular Computer Science Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Montana list. This small public school is located in Butte, Montana, and it awarded 6 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.

Students from Montana who attend Montana Tech full time pay an average of $7,346 in tuition and fees. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $22,509. Bachelor’s Degree recipients from Montana Tech accumulate an average of $28,639 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.

If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since Montana Tech does offer online classes for certain majors. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 75% took at least some of their classes online.

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#5

University of Providence

Great Falls, Montana
5 Total Awards
$26,662 Average Tuition & Fees
$21,640 Avg Student Debt

The excellent bachelor’s degree programs at University of Providence helped the school earn the #5 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular computer science schools in Montana. Located in Great Falls, Montana, the very small private not-for-profit school awarded 5 diplomas to qualifed bachelor’s degree students in 2020-2021.

The average tuition and fees at University of Providence is $26,662. In-state students do not receive a discount, however you may be able to reduce your price if you receive financial aid. By the time they get their bachelor’s degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $21,640 in student loans.

Interested in an online degree? Then you definitely want to check out University of Providence. Every undergraduate student at the school took at least one class online.

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#6

Rocky Mountain College

Billings, Montana
4 Total Awards
$31,335 Average Tuition & Fees

Rocky Mountain College came in at #6 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Computer Science Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Montana ranking. Located in Billings, Montana, the small private not-for-profit school handed out 4 bachelor’s degree awards in 2020-2021.

The average tuition and fees at Rocky is $31,335. In-state students do not receive a discount, however you may be able to reduce your price if you receive financial aid. Around 25% of those degree recipients were women.

Some students may be able to take online classes at Rocky. In 2019-2020 about 21% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.

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#7

Salish Kootenai College

Pablo, Montana
1 Total Awards
$6,399 Average Tuition & Fees
$21,219 Avg Student Debt

Salish Kootenai College came in at #7 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Computer Science Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Montana ranking. Located in Pablo, Montana, the very small public school awarded 1 diplomas to qualifed bachelor’s degree students in 2020-2021.

In-state students pay an average of $6,399 in tuition and fees if they attend SKC full time. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $11,583. By the time they get their bachelor’s degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $21,219 in student loans. Around 100% of those degree recipients were women.

SKC 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. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 77% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.

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Notes and References

Footnotes

*These averages are for the top 7 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%.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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