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2023 Best Liberal Arts & Humanities Schools in Montana

5 Colleges
$26,448 Avg Salary
$18,996 Avg Student Debt

Finding the Best Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities School for You

Out of the majors we analyze each year, liberal arts / sciences and humanities was ranked 4th in Montana. In fact, 821 were awarded in the state in 2020-2021.

With all the programs available today, it can be tough to choose which one is the best for you. You're no longer limited to schools in your local area, either, since online programs are becoming more prevalent. Or you may find the programs at a trade school to be a better alternative for you.

To assist you in seeing some of the education options that are available to you, Course Advisor has created its Best Liberal Arts & Humanities Schools in Montana ranking. Our analysis looked at 5 schools in Montana to see which programs offered the best educational experiences for students.

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2023 Best Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities Schools in Montana

The following schools top our list of the Best Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities Colleges.

Top Montana Schools in Liberal Arts & Humanities

Our 2023 rankings named Flathead Valley Community College the best school in Montana for liberal arts / sciences and humanities students. Flathead Valley Community College is a small public school located in the rural area of Kalispell.

Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities majors at Flathead Valley Community College take out an average of $12,982 in student loans while working on their egree.

Full Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities at Flathead Valley Community College Report

Out of the 5 schools in Montana that were part of this year’s ranking, Montana State University landed the # 2 spot on the list. MSU Bozeman is a fairly large public school located in the remote town of Bozeman.

On average, liberal arts / sciences and humanities graduates from MSU Bozeman take out $20,351 in student loans while working on their degree.

Full Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities at Montana State University Report

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Montana State University - Billings. The school came in at #3 on this year’s Best Liberal Arts & Humanities Schools in Montana list. Located in the midsize city of Billings, Montana State University - Billings is a public school with a small student population.

After completing their degree, liberal arts / sciences and humanities graduates from Montana State University - Billings carry an average student debtload of $39,292.

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The excellent programs at Helena College University of Montana helped the school earn the #4 place on this year’s ranking of the best liberal arts / sciences and humanities schools in Montana. Helena College is a small public school located in the town of Helena.

While working on their degree, liberal arts / sciences and humanities majors at Helena College accumulate an average of around $16,856 in student debt.

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The excellent programs at The University of Montana helped the school earn the #5 place on this year’s ranking of the best liberal arts / sciences and humanities schools in Montana. UM is a large public school located in the small city of Missoula.

On average, liberal arts / sciences and humanities graduates from UM take out $18,500 in student loans while working on their degree.

Full Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities at The University of Montana Report

Best Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities Colleges in the Rocky Mountains Region

Explore all the Best Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities Schools in the Rocky Mountains Area or other specific states within that region.

State Degrees Awarded
Colorado 6,414
Utah 9,518
Idaho 2,876
Wyoming 341

Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities Majors to Study

Major Annual Graduates
Liberal Arts General Studies 556,813

Related Major Annual Graduates
Visual & Performing Arts 149,215
English Language & Literature 54,635
Foreign Languages & Linguistics 33,333
Theology & Religious Vocations 27,459
Philosophy & Religious Studies 19,993

Notes and References

*These averages are for the top 5 schools only.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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