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2023 Most Popular Computer Science Schools in Montana

17 Schools Ranked
$40,686 Average Earnings
$22,660 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.

To help you arm yourself with the information you need to make your decision, Computer Science Degree Search has developed this Most Popular Computer Science Schools in Montana ranking. Our analysis looked at 17 schools in Montana to see which 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
89 Total Awards
$42,198 Average Earnings
$24,435 Avg Student Debt

Our analysis found Montana State University to be the most popular school for computer science students in Montana. MSU Bozeman is a public institution located in Bozeman, Montana. The school has a fairly large population, and it awarded 89 degrees in 2020-2021.

Degree recipients from MSU Bozeman accumulate an average of $24,435 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. If you borrow this amount, expect your monthly student loan payment to be around $305, assuming you are on a 10-year repayment plan. During the early years of their career, MSU Bozeman graduates make an average of $42,198 annually. Around 15% of those degree recipients were women.

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#2

The University of Montana

Missoula, Montana
73 Total Awards
$38,416 Average Earnings
$25,131 Avg Student Debt

You’ll be in good company if you attend The University of Montana. The school came in at #2 on this year’s Most Popular Computer Science Schools in Montana list. The University of Montana is a fairly large public school located in Missoula, Montana that handed out 73 degrees in 2020-2021.

By the time they get their degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $25,131 in student loans. Those who take out this much in loans have to make a monthly payment of about $275 if they are on a 10-year repayment plan.After graduating from UM, students go on to jobs where they make an average of $38,416 during the early years of their career. Of those students who received their degree, 25% were women.

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12 Total Awards
$41,648 Average Earnings
$23,399 Avg Student Debt

Out of the 17 schools in Montana that were part of this year’s ranking, Montana State University - Billings landed the # 3 spot on the list. Located in Billings, Montana, the small public school handed out 12 degrees in 2020-2021.

By the time they get their degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $23,399 in student loans. During the early years of their career, Montana State University - Billings graduates make an average of $41,648 annually. Of those students who received their degree, 8% were women.

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9 Total Awards

The programs at Great Falls College Montana State University helped the school earn the #4 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular computer science schools in Montana. Located in Great Falls, Montana, the small public school awarded 9 diplomas to qualifed students in 2020-2021.

Of those students who received their degree, 11% were women.

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#5

Flathead Valley Community College

Kalispell, Montana
7 Total Awards
$36,219 Average Earnings
$17,064 Avg Student Debt

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Flathead Valley Community College. It ranked #5 on our 2023 Most Popular Computer Science Schools in Montana list. Located in Kalispell, Montana, the small public school awarded 7 diplomas to qualifed students in 2020-2021.

By the time they get their degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $17,064 in student loans.After graduating from Flathead Valley Community College, students go on to jobs where they make an average of $36,219 during the early years of their career. Of those students who received their degree, 14% were women.

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#5

Carroll College

Helena, Montana
7 Total Awards
$33,212 Average Earnings
$23,566 Avg Student Debt

The programs at Carroll College helped the school earn the #5 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular computer science schools in Montana. Carroll Montana is a small private not-for-profit school situated in Helena, Montana. It awarded 7 degrees in 2020-2021.

On average, students take out $23,566 in loans while pursuing their degree. During the early years of their career, Carroll Montana graduates make an average of $33,212 annually.

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6 Total Awards
$63,042 Average Earnings
$22,903 Avg Student Debt

Montana Technological University landed the #7 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular computer science programs. Located in Butte, Montana, the small public school awarded 6 diplomas to qualifed students in 2020-2021.

On average, students take out $22,903 in loans while pursuing their degree.After graduating from Montana Tech, students go on to jobs where they make an average of $63,042 during the early years of their career.

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#7

Salish Kootenai College

Pablo, Montana
6 Total Awards
$24,002 Average Earnings
$18,656 Avg Student Debt

Salish Kootenai College landed the #7 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular computer science programs. SKC is a public institution located in Pablo, Montana. The school has a very small population, and it awarded 6 degrees in 2020-2021.

Degree recipients from SKC accumulate an average of $18,656 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Once they receive their degree, SKC graduates enter the workforce, making an average salary of $24,002 during the early year of their career. Of those students who received their degree, 33% were women.

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6 Total Awards
$37,167 Average Earnings
$21,735 Avg Student Debt

Helena College University of Montana did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for computer science students. It came in at #7 on the list. Located in Helena, Montana, the small public school awarded 6 diplomas to qualifed students in 2020-2021.

On average, students take out $21,735 in loans while pursuing their degree. Once they receive their degree, Helena College graduates enter the workforce, making an average salary of $37,167 during the early year of their career. Around 33% of those degree recipients were women.

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#10

University of Providence

Great Falls, Montana
5 Total Awards
$49,532 Average Earnings
$21,640 Avg Student Debt

University of Providence landed the #10 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular computer science programs. University of Providence is a very small private not-for-profit school located in Great Falls, Montana that handed out 5 degrees in 2020-2021.

Degree recipients from University of Providence accumulate an average of $21,640 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.After graduating from University of Providence, students go on to jobs where they make an average of $49,532 during the early years of their career.

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#11

Aaniiih Nakoda College

Harlem, Montana
4 Total Awards

With a ranking of #11, Aaniiih Nakoda College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for computer science students working. Located in Harlem, Montana, the very small public school handed out 4 degrees in 2020-2021.

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#11

Rocky Mountain College

Billings, Montana
4 Total Awards
$47,324 Average Earnings

With a ranking of #11, Rocky Mountain College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for computer science students working. Rocky Mountain College is a small private not-for-profit school located in Billings, Montana that handed out 4 degrees in 2020-2021.

Once they receive their degree, Rocky graduates enter the workforce, making an average salary of $47,324 during the early year of their career. Around 25% of those degree recipients were women.

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3 Total Awards
$61,217 Average Earnings
$11,432 Avg Student Debt

Highlands College of Montana Tech did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for computer science students. It came in at #13 on the list. Located in Butte, Montana, the very small public school awarded 3 diplomas to qualifed students in 2020-2021.

Degree recipients from Highlands College of Montana Tech accumulate an average of $11,432 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Once they receive their degree, Highlands College of Montana Tech graduates enter the workforce, making an average salary of $61,217 during the early year of their career. Around 33% of those degree recipients were women.

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#14

Fort Peck Community College

Poplar, Montana
2 Total Awards

Fort Peck Community College came in at #14 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Computer Science Schools in Montana ranking. This very small public school is located in Poplar, Montana, and it awarded 2 degrees in 2020-2021.

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#15

Little Big Horn College

Crow Agency, Montana

Little Big Horn College came in at #15 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Computer Science Schools in Montana ranking.

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#15

Stone Child College

Box Elder, Montana

With a ranking of #15, Stone Child College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for computer science students working.

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#15

Miles Community College

Miles City, Montana
$57,867 Average Earnings
$22,682 Avg Student Debt

Miles Community College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for computer science students. It came in at #15 on the list.

Degree recipients from Miles Community College accumulate an average of $22,682 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Once they receive their degree, Miles Community College graduates enter the workforce, making an average salary of $57,867 during the early year of their career.

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Notes and References

Footnotes

*These averages are for the top 17 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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