Cheapest Psychology Colleges in Montana

Salish Kootenai College offers the most affordable psychology education in Montana at just $9,002 net cost, nearly half the price of the next cheapest option at Montana State University Billings ($15,044). This dramatic cost difference reflects Montana's tribal college system serving local communities where psychology graduates often work in behavioral health services addressing rural mental health needs. The state's eight psychology programs span from $9,002 to $24,842, with graduation rates varying from 28% to 66% across institutions.

Programs

$9,002 – $24,842

Net Price Range

$28,571

Avg. Program Earnings

46.9%

Avg. Graduation Rate

8 Psychology, General Programs

Program rankings
#	School	Net Price	In-State Tuition	Graduation Rate	Acceptance Rate
1	Salish Kootenai College Pablo, Montana	$9,002	$4,311	35.2%
2	Montana State University Billings Billings, Montana	$15,044	$6,706	28.2%
3	The University of Montana-Western Dillon, Montana	$16,669	$6,430	49.5%	36.3%
4	The University of Montana Missoula, Montana	$17,118	$8,152	45.4%	95.4%
5	Rocky Mountain College Billings, Montana	$18,508	$33,252	46.7%	75.2%
6	Montana State University Bozeman, Montana	$20,593	$8,083	57.3%	73.3%
7	University of Providence Great Falls, Montana	$20,907	$29,018	46.7%	95.5%
8	Carroll College Helena, Montana	$24,842	$40,352	66.3%	78.1%

Frequently Asked Questions

What explains the $15,840 cost gap between Montana's cheapest and most expensive psychology programs?

Salish Kootenai College's $9,002 net cost reflects its tribal college mission and federal funding, while Carroll College's $24,842 represents private education pricing. Public universities like University of Montana ($17,118) and Montana State ($20,593) fall between these extremes.

How do graduation rates compare across Montana's most affordable psychology programs?

University of Montana-Western leads affordable options with a 49.5% graduation rate despite its $16,669 cost. Montana State University Billings shows the lowest completion rate at 28.2%, while Salish Kootenai College graduates 35.2% of students.

Where do psychology graduates earn the most after completing Montana programs?

University of Providence graduates earn $32,711 annually, the highest among Montana psychology programs. Montana State University follows at $29,882, while University of Montana graduates start at $26,498 and Carroll College at $25,194.

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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.