2027 Best Value Engineering Schools in Montana
[Engineering](/majors/engineering/) programs reward a close look at where your money goes furthest. A high-value program keeps cost low while graduates go on to earn well.
For its 2027 best-value ranking, College Factual looked at 2 schools to find the best return on investment for engineering students.
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2027 Best Value Engineering Schools in Montana
Below are the schools that deliver the strongest value in engineering, balancing cost against outcomes.
Best Value Engineering Schools
Leading the list is Montana Tech Of The University Of Montana, our #1 best value for engineering in Montana. Set in the town of Butte, Montana Tech Of The University Of Montana is a small public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $8,289, with out-of-state students paying around $26,094. Engineering graduates carry a median of $26,375 in student loans. Engineering graduates of Montana Tech Of The University Of Montana earn a median of $79,932 early in their careers. Set against $26,375 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 91%.
Montana State University is a great value for students pursuing a degree in engineering, landing the #2 spot this year. Set in the city of Bozeman, Montana State University is a large public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $8,460, with out-of-state students paying around $33,287. Typical student debt for engineering graduates is $23,522. Early-career engineering graduates make about $68,646. Set against $23,522 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Montana State University admits about 82% of applicants.
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Notes and References
This list is compiled by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2027 edition. The methodology weighs the cost of a degree against the earnings graduates go on to achieve, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).
Ranking method: College Major Best Value · 2 schools evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the top 2 ranked schools 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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