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2027 Best General Studies Schools in Montana

10 Colleges in the United States
587 General Studies Degrees Awarded
$35,496 Avg Early-Career Salary

General Studies programs are offered at a focused set of schools across the country. While the number of schools offering the program varies, there are still top-quality ones to be found.

To produce this 2027 ranking, College Factual evaluated 10 schools to find the best for general studies students.

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Best Schools for General Studies in Montana

If you are not interested in a particular degree level and want to know which schools are the overall best at delivering an education for the general studies degrees they offer, see the list below.

Top Schools in General Studies

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Leading the list is Montana State University, our #1 school for general studies. Montana State University is a large public school located in the city of Bozeman. Montana State University graduates 57% of students within six years. There were roughly 62 general studies students who graduated with this degree at Montana State University in the most recent data year. General Studies graduates of Montana State University earn a median of $31,710 early in their careers. Montana State University graduates carry a median of $19,268 in student loans. Read more about the general studies program at Montana State University

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Students looking for a strong general studies program will find one at The University Of Montana Western, which ranked #2. The University Of Montana Western is a small public school located in the town of Dillon. Roughly 54% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 38 general studies students who graduated with this degree at The University Of Montana Western in the most recent data year. Graduates of the general studies program make about $36,924 in their early career. The University Of Montana Western graduates carry a median of $22,484 in student loans. See the full general studies program report for The University Of Montana Western

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Dawson Community College is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in general studies, landing the #3 spot this year. Dawson Community College is a small public school located in the town of Glendive. Dawson Community College awarded about 41 general studies degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, general studies degree recipients from Dawson Community College generally make around $25,631. Students borrow a median of $11,000 to complete this degree. Get the full general studies details for Dawson Community College

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The University Of Montana came in at #4 on our 2027 list of the best general studies schools. Set in the city of Missoula, The University Of Montana is a large public institution. Roughly 49% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 116 general studies degrees were awarded at The University Of Montana in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, general studies degree recipients from The University Of Montana generally make around $30,794. Typical student debt for the program is $18,500. More information about a degree in general studies from The University Of Montana

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Flathead Valley Community College is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in general studies, landing the #5 spot this year. Located in the town of Kalispell, Flathead Valley Community College is a mid-sized public university. Flathead Valley Community College awarded about 128 general studies degrees in the most recent data year. General Studies graduates of Flathead Valley Community College earn a median of $30,079 early in their careers. Flathead Valley Community College graduates carry a median of $11,000 in student loans. Read more about the general studies program at Flathead Valley Community College

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Miles Community College
Miles City, MT

Miles Community College placed #6 among the best general studies schools. This small public university is located in the town of Miles City. Miles Community College awarded about 43 general studies degrees in the most recent data year. General Studies graduates of Miles Community College earn a median of $67,708 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $11,949 to complete this degree. Get the full general studies details for Miles Community College

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Helena College University Of Montana placed #7 among the best general studies schools. Set in the city of Helena, Helena College University Of Montana is a mid-sized public institution. Helena College University Of Montana awarded about 102 general studies degrees in the most recent data year. General Studies graduates of Helena College University Of Montana earn a median of $31,290 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $15,400 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in general studies from Helena College University Of Montana

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Montana State University Billings earned the #8 position for general studies this year. This moderately-sized public university is located in the city of Billings. About 34% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 29 general studies students who graduated with this degree at Montana State University Billings in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, general studies degree recipients from Montana State University Billings generally make around $29,832. Typical student debt for the program is $39,800. More information about a degree in general studies from Montana State University Billings

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Fort Peck Community College ranked #9 on our 2027 list of the best general studies schools. Set in the rural area of Poplar, Fort Peck Community College is a small public institution. About 15 general studies degrees were awarded at Fort Peck Community College in the most recent year. See the full general studies program report for Fort Peck Community College

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Chief Dull Knife College ranked #10 on our 2027 list of the best general studies schools. Set in the rural area of Lame Deer, Chief Dull Knife College is a small public institution. About 13 general studies degrees were awarded at Chief Dull Knife College in the most recent year. Read more about the general studies program at Chief Dull Knife College

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Notes and References

This list is compiled by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2027 edition. The methodology weighs graduation rate, post-graduation earnings, cost, and program quality, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).

Ranking method: College Major Top Ranked · 10 schools evaluated.

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