2023 Best Value Political Science & Government Schools in Montana
Highlighting Quality Schools With More Affordable Pricing
Finding the Best Political Science & Government School for You
With 104 degrees and certificates handed out in 2020-2021, political science and government is the #23 most popular major in Montana.
It's not easy to decide which program to enroll in when you have so many options available. With more and more schools offering online options, you could even register for a great program on the other side of the country. On top of that, there are a considerable number of trade schools that offer fast-track entry to many fields.
To help you arm yourself with the information you need to make your decision, Course Advisor has developed this Best Value Political Science & Government Schools in Montana ranking. This report analyzed 2 schools in Montana to see which ones offered the best value programs for political science students. The goal was to highlight schools with more affordable prices than others offering similar quality experiences.
Our ranking of value is based on the quality of a program as defined in our per sticker price dollar. Specifically, our score for quality is discounted by the published tuition and fees charged by the given college. This gives the cost per unit of quality for each college. The more quality your dollar buys, the better the value.
In our regional and nationwide rankings, out-of-state tution and fees are used in our calculations. For statewide rankings, we use average in-state tuition and fees.
Featured Political Science Programs
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Gain a solid understanding of American political history, the current political landscape, and the major political parties with this online bachelor's from Southern New Hampshire University.
Best Montana Schools for Affordable Quality in Political Science & Government
Our analysis found Montana State University to be the best value school for political science and government 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 tuition and fees for an in-state undergraduate at MSU Bozeman are $7,528 a year. The average amount in student loans that political science majors at MSU Bozeman take out is $24,480.
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Out of the 2 schools in Montana that were part of this year’s ranking, The University of Montana landed the # 2 spot on the list. Located in the city of Missoula, UM is a public school with a large student population.
In-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at UM are $7,492 per year. After completing their degree, political science graduates from UM carry an average student debtload of $24,137.
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| State | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Colorado | 798 |
| Utah | 458 |
| Idaho | 207 |
| Wyoming | 54 |
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Other Related Political Science Programs
Learn about start dates, transferring credits, availability of financial aid, and more by contacting the universities below.
Gain a solid understanding of American political history, the current political landscape, and the major political parties with this online bachelor's from Southern New Hampshire University.
Political Science & Government Related Majors for Political Science
Political Science & Government is one of 12 different types of programs to choose from.
Most Popular Related Majors
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Economics | 49,055 |
| Sociology | 38,475 |
| General Social Sciences | 18,997 |
| International Relations & National Security | 14,306 |
| Anthropology | 11,415 |
Notes and References
*These averages are for the top 2 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).
- Credit for the banner image above goes to UKWiki at English Wikipedia.
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