2027 Best Value General Journalism Schools in Montana
[General Journalism](/majors/communication-journalism-media/journalism/general-journalism/) is a field worth comparing on the balance of cost and outcomes. The schools below stand out for delivering a strong general journalism education at a price that pays off.
For its 2027 best-value ranking, College Factual looked at 1 schools to find the best return on investment for general journalism students.
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2027 Best Value General Journalism Schools in Montana
If you want to know which schools deliver the best value for the general journalism degrees they offer, see the list below.
Best Value General Journalism Schools
The University Of Montana earned the #1 spot for value among general journalism schools in Montana. Located in the city of Missoula, The University Of Montana is a large public university. In-state tuition and fees average $8,552, while out-of-state students pay about $33,671. General Journalism graduates carry a median of $26,375 in student loans. General Journalism graduates of The University Of Montana earn a median of $35,924 early in their careers. Set against $26,375 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The University Of Montana admits about 96% of applicants.
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Notes and References
This ranking is produced by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2027 edition. Schools are scored on the balance of cost (tuition and student debt) against student outcomes (post-graduation earnings) — a measure of return on investment, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).
Ranking method: College Major Best Value · 1 school evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the one ranked school 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 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).
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