by our College Data Analytics TeamCollege Factual’s Best for the Money Rankings compare the quality of a Montana State University - Billings degree with its cost to decide whether the school is asking a fair price. Here is how Montana State University - Billings measures up.
Montana State University - Billings is ranked #1,445 out of 3,211 schools for value nationwide, earning a value grade of D. Within Montana, it ranks #15 of 23 for value.
Among the majors Montana State University - Billings offers, these rank best for value nationally.
| Major | National Value Rank |
|---|---|
| Community Psychology | #6 of 8 |
| Psychology | #6 of 8 |
| Clinical, Counseling & Applied Psychology | #27 of 79 |
| History Education | #52 of 106 |
| Teacher Education | #52 of 106 |
| Science Education | #78 of 156 |
| Bachelor's Degree | #87 of 243 |
| General Business/Commerce | #87 of 243 |
| Art Education | #100 of 196 |
| Mathematics Education | #117 of 249 |
Below is the detailed Montana State University - Billings value breakdown: state and national value rankings, the real cost of a degree, and how the price stacks up against the aid most students receive.
Montana State University Billings is ranked #12 out of #23 in Montana for quality and #15 out of #23 for Montana value.
Live in-state? You may qualify for a reduced price. Check the Montana State University - Billings financial aid page to be sure.
Montana State University Billings is ranked #1,445 out of 3,211 for value nationwide.
Based on our analysis of other colleges at similar price points, Montana State University Billings is overpriced for the quality of education it provides.
Averaged across all students — those who receive aid and those who pay full price — a year at Montana State University - Billings costs about $17,738. Over a standard four-year bachelor's program, that adds up to an estimated $70,951 for the degree.
| Amount | |
|---|---|
| Sticker Price (before aid) | $20,094 / year |
| Net Price (students receiving aid) | $16,524 / year |
| Average Cost (all students) | $17,738 / year |
| Estimated 4-Year Cost | $70,951 |
*The average cost weights the net price paid by aid recipients against the sticker price paid by everyone else. The 4-year figure assumes the standard bachelor's length; your actual time to graduate and price may differ.
Your price depends heavily on your family income and the aid you qualify for. See the Montana State University - Billings net price page for a fuller breakdown of what you might actually pay.
What Montana State University - Billings costs you depends on how much aid you receive, so few students fit perfectly into averages.
Here is how the estimated 4-year cost of a Montana State University - Billings degree breaks down by aid group, against its national value ranking.
| Nationwide Value by Aid Group | Avg Degree Cost | Value Rank | Value Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students with No Aid | $80,376 | — | — |
| All Students | $70,951 | #1,445 | D |
| Only Students Receiving Aid | $66,096 | — | — |
| In-State Value by Aid Group | Avg Degree Cost | Value Rank | Value Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students with No Aid | $80,376 | — | — |
| All Students | $70,951 | #15 | B- |
| Only Students Receiving Aid | $66,096 | — | — |
*College Factual publishes a single overall value ranking (the All Students row). The cost rows show what each aid group pays toward the same degree.
You can also see how the average net price at Montana State University - Billings shifts with family income:
| Family Income | Avg Net Price / Year |
|---|---|
| $0–$30K | $12,147 |
| $30K–$48K | $13,297 |
| $48K–$75K | $15,803 |
| $75K–$110K | $18,067 |
| Over $110K | $18,473 |
About 66% of Montana State University - Billings undergraduates receive grant or scholarship aid, averaging $4,177 per year. Get more details on the Montana State University - Billings financial aid you may qualify for.
College Factual calculates value by comparing the average Montana State University - Billings cost of a degree against other schools of a similar quality. If the school is priced fairly for the educational quality it provides, it receives a fair ranking; if it is underpriced, it earns a good or excellent value.
Read the full Best for the Money Ranking Methodology.