by our College Data Analytics Team
With all of the graduate school options in Montana, choosing the right one can feel overwhelming. This list ranks **1** graduate school by overall quality and student outcomes, using our 2026 methodology.
To help you make your decision, College Factual analyzed 1 graduate schools using more than 20 objective factors such as graduation rate, post-graduation earnings, and per-student spending, drawing primarily on U.S. Department of Education data (IPEDS and College Scorecard). Learn more about our ranking methodology.
Learn more about these excellent graduate schools below:
Our analysis found Montana State University to be the best graduate school in Montana. This public school is set in Bozeman, MT. Montana State University posts a six-year graduation rate of 57%. In-state tuition and fees average $8,460, while out-of-state students pay about $33,287. Graduates go on to earn a median of $47,703 early in their careers. The median student debt is $23,635.
The strong outcomes at The University Of Montana earned it the #2 place in Montana. This public school is set in Missoula, MT. The six-year graduation rate is 49%. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $8,552, compared with $33,671 for out-of-state students. Early-career graduates earn a median of $42,654. Typical student debt is $24,342.
*These averages are for the top 25 ranked graduate schools only.
These rankings are produced by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2026 edition. Graduate schools are scored on a blend of student outcomes (graduation rate, post-graduation earnings), affordability, and per-student spending drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).
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