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2023 Best General Biology Schools in Montana

5 Colleges
$22,208 Avg Salary
$25,254 Avg Student Debt

Finding the Best General Biology School for You

General Biology is one of the most popular subjects to study in Montana. With 305 degrees and certificates handed out in 2020-2021, it ranked 7th out of all the majors we track in the state.

It's not easy to decide which program to enroll in when you have so many options available. 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 that prepares you to enter the workforce with knowledge in a specific field.

To assist you in seeing some of the education options that are available to you, Course Advisor has created its Best General Biology Schools in Montana ranking. This report analyzed 5 schools in Montana to see which ones offered the best programs for students.

View our full ranking methodology.

2023 Best General Biology Schools in Montana

The following schools top our list of the Best General Biology Colleges.

Top Montana Schools in General Biology

#1

Carroll College

Helena, MT

Our analysis found Carroll College to be the best school for general biology students who want to pursue a degree in Montana. Carroll Montana is a small private not-for-profit school located in the remote town of Helena.

Biology majors at Carroll Montana take out an average of $27,000 in student loans while working on their egree.

Full General Biology at Carroll College Report

#2

Rocky Mountain College

Billings, MT

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Rocky Mountain College. It ranked #2 on our 2023 Best General Biology Schools in Montana list. Located in the city of Billings, Rocky is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.

After completing their degree, biology graduates from Rocky carry an average student debtload of $24,735.

Full General Biology at Rocky Mountain College Report

A rank of #3 on this year’s list means Montana State University is a great place for general biology students. Located in the town of Bozeman, MSU Bozeman is a public college with a fairly large student population.

The average amount in student loans that biology majors at MSU Bozeman take out is $27,149. Assuming that a graduate chooses a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly loan payment is $438.

Full General Biology at Montana State University Report

#4

University of Providence

Great Falls, MT

Out of the 5 schools in Montana that were part of this year’s ranking, University of Providence landed the # 4 spot on the list. University of Providence is a small private not-for-profit school located in the small city of Great Falls.

While working on their degree, biology majors at University of Providence accumulate an average of around $20,450 in student debt.

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Out of the 5 schools in Montana that were part of this year’s ranking, The University of Montana landed the # 5 spot on the list. Located in the city of Missoula, UM is a public school with a large student population.

After completing their degree, biology graduates from UM carry an average student debtload of $26,937.

Read full report on General Biology at The University of Montana

Best General Biology Colleges in the Rocky Mountains Region

Explore all the Best General Biology Schools in the Rocky Mountains Area or other specific states within that region.

State Degrees Awarded
Colorado 1,568
Utah 829
Idaho 584
Wyoming 61

General Biology is one of 14 different types of programs to choose from.

Related Major Annual Graduates
Biochemistry, Biophysics & Molecular Biology 14,535
Neurobiology & Neurosciences 11,615
Physiology & Pathology Sciences 8,813
Ecology, Evolution & Systematics Biology 7,247
Cell Biology & Anatomical Sciences 6,206

Notes and References

*These averages are for the top 5 schools only.

  • Read more about our ranking methodology.
  • 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 the rest 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).

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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