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2023 Most Popular General Biology Schools in Montana

11 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 Most Popular General Biology Schools in Montana ranking. This report analyzed 11 schools in Montana to see which ones were the most popular programs for students. To create this ranking we looked at how many students graduated from the General Biology program at each school on the list.

Check out the biology programs at these schools if you want to attend one of the most popular in Montana.

Our analysis found Montana State University to be the most popular school for general biology students who want to pursue a degree in Montana. Located in the remote town of Bozeman, MSU Bozeman is a public school 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.

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The excellent programs at The University of Montana helped the school earn the #2 place on this year’s ranking of the best general biology schools in Montana. Located in the city of Missoula, UM is a public college with a large student population.

While working on their degree, biology majors at UM accumulate an average of around $26,937 in student debt.

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#3

Carroll College

Helena, MT

Out of the 11 schools in Montana that were part of this year’s ranking, Carroll College landed the # 3 spot on the list. Carroll Montana is a small private not-for-profit school located in the remote town of Helena.

On average, biology graduates from Carroll Montana take out $27,000 in student loans while working on their degree.

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#4

Rocky Mountain College

Billings, MT

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Rocky Mountain College. It ranked #4 on our 2023 Most Popular General Biology Schools in Montana list. Located in the medium-sized city of Billings, Rocky is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.

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

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The excellent programs at Montana State University - Billings helped the school earn the #5 place on this year’s ranking of the best general biology schools in Montana. Montana State University - Billings is a small public school located in the city of Billings.

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#6

University of Providence

Great Falls, MT

University of Providence did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular schools for general biology students. It came in at #6 on the list. University of Providence is a fairly small private not-for-profit school located in the city of Great Falls.

After completing their degree, biology graduates from University of Providence carry an average student debt load of $20,450.

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Montana Technological University landed the #7 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular general biology programs. Located in the remote town of Butte, Montana Tech is a public school with a small student population.

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With a ranking of #8, The University of Montana - Western did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for general biology students. Montana Western is a small public school located in the remote town of Dillon.

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#9

Little Big Horn College

Crow Agency, MT

Little Big Horn College came in at #9 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular General Biology Schools in Montana ranking. Located in the rural area of Crow Agency, Little Big Horn College is a public school with a small student population.

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With a ranking of #9, Montana State University - Northern did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for general biology students. Located in the town of Havre, Montana State University - Northern is a public school with a small student population.

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Best General Biology Colleges in the Rocky Mountains Region

Explore all the Most Popular General Biology Colleges 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 11 schools only.

  • 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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