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Best Public Administration Colleges in Montana

8 accredited institutions in Montana offering public administration programs, ranked by annual graduates (IPEDS 2023–24).

8

Colleges

426

Graduates/yr

6

Public

Master's

Top Degree

Ranked: Public Administration Programs in Montana

The University of Montana

In-State Tuition

Private NonprofitMaster's

Carroll College

Net Price <$30K

Montana State University

In-State Tuition

PublicAssociate's

Fort Peck Community College

In-State Tuition

Private NonprofitAssociate's

Blackfeet Community College

Net Price <$30K

PublicBachelor's

Salish Kootenai College

In-State Tuition

PublicAssociate's

Little Big Horn College

In-State Tuition

PublicBachelor's

Montana State University-Northern

In-State Tuition

Studying Public Administration in Montana

Montana has 8 accredited colleges offering public administration programs, producing 426 graduates annually. Of these, 6 are public institutions with subsidized in-state tuition for Montana residents.

When evaluating programs, consider accreditation, internship placement rates, and faculty expertise. Always file the FAFSA — the net price after grants can be dramatically lower than sticker tuition, especially at public institutions.

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Data source: Graduate counts from IPEDS 2023–24 C2023_A Completions survey (NCES). Tuition, acceptance rate, and graduation rate from IPEDS HD2023, ADM2023, DRVGR2023.