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.
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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).