Cheapest Chemistry Colleges in Montana

Montana State University Billings offers chemistry students the state's lowest net price at $15,044 annually, though its 28.20% graduation rate contrasts sharply with Montana Technological University's 58.10% rate at just $1,196 more. The $9,798 gap between the cheapest public option and most expensive private program reflects Montana's mining industry demand for analytical chemists, particularly in copper and coal operations around Butte and Billings.

Programs

$15,044 – $24,842

Net Price Range

49.8%

Avg. Graduation Rate

7 Chemistry Programs

Program rankings
#	School	Net Price	In-State Tuition	Graduation Rate	Acceptance Rate
1	Montana State University Billings Billings, Montana	$15,044	$6,706	28.2%
2	Montana Technological University Butte, Montana	$16,240	$8,050	58.1%	89.5%
3	The University of Montana Missoula, Montana	$17,118	$8,152	45.4%	95.4%
4	Rocky Mountain College Billings, Montana	$18,508	$33,252	46.7%	75.2%
5	Montana State University Bozeman, Montana	$20,593	$8,083	57.3%	73.3%
6	University of Providence Great Falls, Montana	$20,907	$29,018	46.7%	95.5%
7	Carroll College Helena, Montana	$24,842	$40,352	66.3%	78.1%

Frequently Asked Questions

What explains the dramatic graduation rate differences between Montana's cheapest chemistry programs?

Montana State University Billings graduates 28.20% of students despite the lowest costs, while Montana Tech achieves 58.10% completion rates. The $1,196 price difference suggests Montana Tech's engineering focus and industry connections in Butte's mining sector create stronger retention and career pathways.

How do private chemistry programs justify costs nearly double public options?

Carroll College charges $24,842 net price but delivers a 66.30% graduation rate, the highest among Montana chemistry programs. Rocky Mountain College and University of Providence both cost around $19,000 with 46.70% completion rates, suggesting smaller class sizes don't automatically translate to better outcomes.

Does Montana Tech's 89.47% acceptance rate indicate less competitive admissions?

Montana Tech accepts 89.47% of applicants while maintaining the second-highest graduation rate at 58.10% among affordable options. This suggests the school's engineering reputation and Butte's mining industry connections attract students already committed to technical fields rather than relying on selective admissions.

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Net price reflects the average cost after grants and scholarships for first-time, full-time students. See our methodology for details.