2026 Best Value English Schools in Montana

[English](/majors/english-language-literature/general-english-language-literature/english/) is a field worth comparing on the balance of cost and outcomes. The schools below stand out for delivering a strong english education at a price that pays off.
To produce this 2026 ranking, College Factual evaluated 5 schools on the balance of cost and outcomes for english students.
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2026 Best Value English Schools in Montana
If you want to know which schools deliver the best value for the english degrees they offer, see the list below.
Best Value English Schools
The University Of Montana tops our 2026 list of the best value english schools in Montana. Set in the city of Missoula, The University Of Montana is a large public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $8,552, while out-of-state students pay about $33,671. English graduates carry a median of $23,000 in student loans. English graduates of The University Of Montana earn a median of $21,447 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $23,000 median debt. The University Of Montana admits about 96% of applicants.
Students looking for strong value in english will find it at Montana State University, which ranked #2. Located in the city of Bozeman, Montana State University is a large public university. Students from in state pay about $8,460 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $33,287. Typical student debt for english graduates is $20,472. English graduates of Montana State University earn a median of $33,483 early in their careers. Set against $20,472 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), 2026 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 · 5 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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