2027 Best Value Health & Physical Education Schools in Montana

[Health & Physical Education](/majors/parks-recreation-fitness/health-and-physical-education/) is a field worth comparing on the balance of cost and outcomes. A high-value program keeps cost low while graduates go on to earn well.
For its 2027 best-value ranking, College Factual looked at 6 schools to find the best return on investment for health & physical education students.
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2027 Best Value Health & Physical Education Schools in Montana
Below are the schools that deliver the strongest value in health & physical education, balancing cost against outcomes.
Best Value Health & Physical Education Schools
For return on investment in health & physical education, no school beat Montana State University Northern this year. Set in the town of Havre, Montana State University Northern is a small public institution. Students from in state pay about $6,982 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $21,875. Students borrow a median of $23,855 to complete the health & physical education program here. Early-career health & physical education graduates make about $50,896. Set against $23,855 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.
Montana State University Billings is a great value for students pursuing a degree in health & physical education, landing the #2 spot this year. Located in the city of Billings, Montana State University Billings is a moderately-sized public university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $7,280, compared with $22,897 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $25,465 to complete the health & physical education program here. Early-career health & physical education graduates make about $48,764. That is a strong return on a $25,465 median debt.
The University Of Montana Western is a great value for students pursuing a degree in health & physical education, landing the #3 spot this year. The University Of Montana Western is a small public school located in the town of Dillon. In-state tuition and fees average $6,669, compared with $20,130 for out-of-state students. Health & Physical Education graduates carry a median of $22,484 in student loans. Early-career health & physical education graduates make about $36,924. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 100%.
The strong cost-to-outcome balance at University Of Great Falls earned it the #4 place for health & physical education. Located in the city of Great Falls, University Of Great Falls is a small private not-for-profit university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $30,448. Health & Physical Education graduates carry a median of $23,847 in student loans. Health & Physical Education graduates of University Of Great Falls earn a median of $104,670 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. University Of Great Falls admits about 50% of applicants.
Rocky Mountain College came in at #5 on our 2027 list of the best value health & physical education schools. Set in the city of Billings, Rocky Mountain College is a small private not-for-profit institution. Students from in state pay about $35,582 in tuition and fees. Health & Physical Education graduates carry a median of $27,000 in student loans. Early-career health & physical education graduates make about $30,025. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 70% of applicants are accepted.
Montana State University came in at #6 for value in health & physical education this year. Montana State University is a large public school located in the city of Bozeman. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $8,460, with out-of-state students paying around $33,287. Students borrow a median of $23,635 to complete the health & physical education program here. Soon after graduation, health & physical education degree recipients from Montana State University generally make around $47,703. Set against $23,635 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 82% of applicants are accepted.
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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 · 6 schools evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the top 6 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).
More about our data sources and methodologies.