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Cheapest Political Science and Government Colleges in Montana

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

Montana State University Billings offers Political Science and Government students the lowest net cost at $15,044, while Carroll College charges $24,842 despite both schools serving the same state. This $9,798 gap reflects Montana's mix of public universities and private colleges competing for students interested in government careers. With Montana's legislature meeting biennially and tourism driving local politics, Political Science graduates find opportunities in state agencies, tribal governments, and the growing nonprofit sector across Big Sky Country.
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Programs
$15,044 – $24,842
Net Price Range
$30,297
Avg. Program Earnings
48.8%
Avg. Graduation Rate

5 Political Science and Government Programs

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What explains the nearly $10,000 cost difference between Montana's cheapest and most expensive Political Science programs?

Montana State University Billings charges $15,044 net cost as a public institution, while Carroll College costs $24,842 as a private nonprofit. Public schools receive state funding that keeps costs lower, though Carroll's 66.3% graduation rate exceeds MSU Billings' 28.2% rate.

How do Political Science earnings compare between Montana's largest universities?

University of Montana graduates earn $27,822 annually compared to $32,772 at Montana State University in Bozeman. MSU graduates also carry slightly less debt at $18,050 versus $19,495 at UM, despite MSU's higher net cost of $20,593.

Does attending a private college in Montana improve Political Science graduation rates?

Rocky Mountain College graduates 46.7% of Political Science students compared to 28.2% at Montana State University Billings, both located in Billings. Carroll College leads with 66.3% graduation rate, suggesting smaller private schools may offer more support despite higher costs.

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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.