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General Studies programs in Montana

15 colleges in Montana offer General Studies, from certificate (1 to 2 years) to bachelor's degree. The most graduates in 2023-24 came from The University of Montana, Flathead Valley Community College, and Helena College University of Montana.

Updated · Sources: IPEDS 2023-24, College Scorecard

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Colleges

Sorted by graduates in General Studies. No college pays to be on this list or to rank higher.

  • The University of Montana

    Missoula, MT · 4-year · Public

    Associate's degree
    Average net price
    $16,784
    Graduation rate
    48%
    Median earnings (10 yrs)
    $44,511
  • Flathead Valley Community College

    Kalispell, MT · 2-year · Public

    Associate's degree
    Average net price
    $8,099
    Graduation rate
    29%
    Median earnings (10 yrs)
    $38,520
  • Helena College University of Montana

    Helena, MT · 2-year · Public

    Certificate (1 to 2 years) Associate's degree
    Average net price
    $11,593
    Graduation rate
    33%
    Median earnings (10 yrs)
    $40,738
  • Montana State University

    Bozeman, MT · 4-year · Public

    Associate's degree
    Average net price
    $22,499
    Graduation rate
    57%
    Median earnings (10 yrs)
    $53,263
  • Dawson Community College

    Glendive, MT · 2-year · Public

    Associate's degree
    Average net price
    $9,931
    Graduation rate
    45%
    Median earnings (10 yrs)
    $41,951
  • The University of Montana-Western

    Dillon, MT · 4-year · Public

    Associate's degree Bachelor's degree
    Average net price
    $16,558
    Graduation rate
    51%
    Median earnings (10 yrs)
    $43,229
  • Miles Community College

    Miles City, MT · 2-year · Public

    Certificate (1 to 2 years) Associate's degree
    Average net price
    $10,405
    Graduation rate
    62%
    Median earnings (10 yrs)
    $42,862
  • Montana State University Billings

    Billings, MT · 4-year · Public

    Associate's degree
    Average net price
    $16,524
    Graduation rate
    30%
    Median earnings (10 yrs)
    $44,296
  • Chief Dull Knife College

    Lame Deer, MT · 2-year · Public

    Associate's degree
    Average net price
    $14,010
    Graduation rate
    0%
    Median earnings (10 yrs)
    $20,073
  • Fort Peck Community College

    Poplar, MT · 2-year · Public

    Associate's degree
    Average net price
    $400
    Graduation rate
    17%
    Median earnings (10 yrs)
    $14,747
  • University of Providence

    Great Falls, MT · 4-year · Private nonprofit

    Bachelor's degree
    Average net price
    $17,649
    Graduation rate
    28%
    Median earnings (10 yrs)
    $48,296
  • Montana Technological University

    Butte, MT · 4-year · Public

    Bachelor's degree
    Average net price
    $16,481
    Graduation rate
    58%
    Median earnings (10 yrs)
    $54,329
  • Rocky Mountain College

    Billings, MT · 4-year · Private nonprofit

    Associate's degree
    Average net price
    $19,751
    Graduation rate
    48%
    Median earnings (10 yrs)
    $49,036
  • Salish Kootenai College

    Pablo, MT · 4-year · Public

    Associate's degree
    Average net price
    $7,945
    Graduation rate
    28%
    Median earnings (10 yrs)
    $32,725
  • Stone Child College

    Box Elder, MT · 4-year · Public

    Certificate (1 to 2 years)
    Average net price
    $4,424
    Graduation rate
    34%
    Median earnings (10 yrs)
    $24,555

Program 24.0102, CIP 2020. Colleges and award levels from IPEDS 2023-24 completions; costs and outcomes from College Scorecard (June 2026).