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2024 Best Education Schools in Montana

5 Colleges in Montana
983 Education Degrees Awarded
$40,769 Avg Early-Career Salary
Education is above average in terms of popularity with it being the #4 most popular degree program in the country. So, you have a fair amount of options to choose from when looking for a school.

College Factual looked at 5 colleges and universities when compiling its 2024 Best Education Schools in Montana ranking. When you put them all together, these colleges and universities awarded 983 degrees in education during the 2020-2021 academic year.

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Choosing a Great Education School

Best Education Schools in Montana Your choice of education school matters, so we have put together these rankings to help you make your decision. For our Best Overall Education School rankings, we roll up the results of our degree-level rankings, weighted by the number of degrees awarded at that level.

You may want to choose one of the degree levels below to find the schools of most interest to you.

Pick Your Education Degree Level

Associate Degrees in Education
Bachelor's Degrees in Education
Master's Degrees in Education
Doctor's Degrees in Education

The education school you choose to invest your time and money in matters. To help you make the decision that is right for you, we've developed a number of major-specific rankings, including this list of the Best Education Schools in Montana. More interested in schools in a specific area of the country? Filter this list by region or state.

To further help you make the college decision, we've developed a unique tool called College Combat that allows you to compare schools based on the factors that matter the most to you. Go ahead and give it a try, or bookmark the link so you can check it out later.

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Best Schools for Education in Montana

Although we recommend filtering by degree level first, you can view the list below to see which schools give the educational experience for the education degree levels they offer.

Top Montana Schools in Education

1
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
354 Education Degrees Awarded
11.0% Growth in Graduates

Montana State University is a wonderful choice for students interested in a degree in education. MSU Bozeman is a fairly large public university located in the remote town of Bozeman. A Best Colleges rank of #485 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means MSU Bozeman is a great university overall.

There were roughly 354 education students who graduated with this degree at MSU Bozeman in the most recent data year. Degree recipients from the education program at Montana State University make $4,411 above the average college grad with the same degree when they enter the workforce.

More information about a degree in education from Montana State University

2
Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
160 Education Degrees Awarded
$34,675 Median Starting Salary

The University of Montana - Western is a good decision for students pursuing a degree in education. Located in the remote town of Dillon, Montana Western is a public university with a small student population. A Best Colleges rank of #721 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means Montana Western is a great university overall.

There were roughly 160 education students who graduated with this degree at Montana Western in the most recent data year. Graduates who receive their degree from the education program make an average of $34,675 in the first couple years of their career.

More information about a degree in education from The University of Montana - Western

3
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
163 Education Degrees Awarded
3.1% Growth in Graduates

It's hard to beat The University of Montana if you want to pursue a degree in education. Located in the small city of Missoula, UM is a public university with a medium-sized student population. This university ranks 3rd out of 11 colleges for overall quality in the state of Montana.

There were approximately 163 education students who graduated with this degree at UM in the most recent year we have data available. Students who graduate with their degree from the education program state that they receive average early career income of $37,192.

More information about a degree in education from The University of Montana

4
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
112 Education Degrees Awarded
$39,966 Median Starting Salary

Montana State University - Billings is a great choice for students interested in a degree in education. Montana State University - Billings is a small public university located in the midsize city of Billings. This university ranks 8th out of 11 colleges for overall quality in the state of Montana.

There were roughly 112 education students who graduated with this degree at Montana State University - Billings in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, education degree recipients generally make about $39,966 in the first five years of their career.

More information about a degree in education from Montana State University - Billings

5
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
48 Education Degrees Awarded
8.3% Growth in Graduates

Located in the town of Havre, Montana State University - Northern is a public university with a small student population. This university ranks 9th out of 11 colleges for overall quality in the state of Montana.

There were about 48 education students who graduated with this degree at Montana State University - Northern in the most recent data year. After graduating, education degree recipients generally earn an average of $32,097 in their early careers.

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Best Education Colleges in the Rocky Mountains Region

Explore all the Best Education Colleges in the Rocky Mountains Area or other specific states within that region.

State Colleges Degrees Awarded
Colorado 38 2,952
Utah 37 14,766
Idaho 36 1,446
Wyoming 32 459

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Education Majors to Study

Major Annual Graduates
Teacher Education Grade Specific 437
Teacher Education Subject Specific 196
Educational Administration 96
Curriculum & Instruction 80
Student Counseling 58
General Education 51
Teaching English or French 29
Special Education 22
Multilingual Education 14

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