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Cheapest Teacher Education and Professional Development Colleges in Montana

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

Montana's teacher education programs show a striking $15,840 cost gap between the most affordable option at Salish Kootenai College ($9,002 net price) and the highest at Carroll College ($24,842). The state's rural school districts face ongoing teacher shortages, particularly in specialized subjects like science and mathematics, creating steady demand for graduates from these nine programs. Montana State University-Northern offers particularly strong value with a $14,164 net price and 42.30% graduation rate, while earnings for graduates range from $25,856 to $36,437 across the state's education sector.
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Programs
$9,002 – $24,842
Net Price Range
$31,842
Avg. Program Earnings
46.4%
Avg. Graduation Rate

9 Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas Programs

Program rankings
# School Net Price In-State Tuition Graduation Rate Acceptance Rate
1 $9,002 $4,311 35.2%
2 $14,164 $6,269 42.3%
3 $15,044 $6,706 28.2%
4 $16,669 $6,430 49.5% 36.3%
5 $17,118 $8,152 45.4% 95.4%
6 $18,508 $33,252 46.7% 75.2%
7 $20,593 $8,083 57.3% 73.3%
8 $20,907 $29,018 46.7% 95.5%
9 $24,842 $40,352 66.3% 78.1%

Frequently Asked Questions

What makes Salish Kootenai College's teacher education program so affordable?

As a tribal college serving the Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes, Salish Kootenai College offers the state's lowest net price at $9,002 with in-state tuition of just $4,311. The college maintains a 35.20% graduation rate while providing culturally relevant teacher preparation for Montana's Native American communities.

How do graduation rates compare between public and private teacher education programs?

Private institutions lead with Carroll College achieving 66.30% graduation rates, followed by Rocky Mountain College and University of Providence both at 46.70%. Among public options, Montana State University posts the highest graduation rate at 57.30%, significantly outperforming the state average of 28.20% at MSU Billings.

Where do Montana teacher education graduates earn the highest starting salaries?

University of Montana-Western graduates command the highest earnings at $36,437, followed closely by Montana State University graduates at $35,823. These figures reflect Montana's competitive teacher salary structure, particularly in districts seeking specialized subject area instructors for rural and underserved communities.

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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.