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Cheapest English Language and Literature Colleges in Montana

Ranked by lowest net price after financial aid. See our methodology.

Montana State University Billings delivers English programs at just $15,044 annually, nearly $10,000 less than Carroll College's $24,842 price tag. The state's growing tourism industry increasingly values strong writing skills for marketing and content creation roles. With only seven programs statewide, English majors find smaller class sizes and closer faculty relationships. Montana graduates earn between $24,325 and $30,616, reflecting opportunities in education, journalism, and the state's expanding tech sector.
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Programs
$15,044 – $24,842
Net Price Range
$27,471
Avg. Program Earnings
48.6%
Avg. Graduation Rate

7 English Language and Literature, General Programs

Program rankings
# School Net Price In-State Tuition Graduation Rate Acceptance Rate
1 $15,044 $6,706 28.2%
2 $16,669 $6,430 49.5% 36.3%
3 $17,118 $8,152 45.4% 95.4%
4 $18,508 $33,252 46.7% 75.2%
5 $20,593 $8,083 57.3% 73.3%
6 $20,907 $29,018 46.7% 95.5%
7 $24,842 $40,352 66.3% 78.1%

Frequently Asked Questions

What explains the $9,798 cost difference between the cheapest and most expensive English programs in Montana?

Montana State University Billings charges $15,044 while Carroll College costs $24,842, primarily due to public versus private funding models. Public schools receive state subsidies that significantly reduce student costs, while private institutions rely on tuition revenue.

How do graduation rates vary among Montana's most affordable English programs?

The University of Montana-Western achieves a 49.5% graduation rate at $16,669 annually, while Montana State University Billings graduates only 28.2% of students despite being the cheapest option. Higher-priced programs like Carroll College reach 66.3% graduation rates.

Does choosing a public English program in Montana limit earning potential?

Montana State University graduates earn $30,616 annually, the highest among programs reporting earnings data. The University of Montana graduates earn $24,325, showing that public programs can lead to competitive salaries in Montana's job market.

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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.