Best Online and Campus Psychology Schools in Montana
This guide to psychology schools in Montana offers key metrics and rankings on the undergraduate and graduate psychology programs in the state.
Table of Contents
- Montana Psychology School Facts
- Top-Ranked Psychology Programs
- Top 6 Bachelor’s in Psychology Programs
- Graduate Psychology Program Comparison
- Related Articles
- Student Reviews
Montana Psychology School Facts
- There are 10 not-for-profit colleges and universities with psychology degree programs in Montana.1
- 3 schools offer an associate degree in psychology.1
- 8 schools offer a bachelor’s degree in psychology.1
- 4 schools offer a master’s or advanced degree in psychology.1
- No schools ranked in College Factual’s Best General Psychology Schools 2024.2
- No schools ranked in Psychology Degree 411’s Top Schools With Online Psychology Programs.3
- 1 school ranked in The Princeton Review’s Great Schools for Psychology Majors 2024.4
- No schools ranked in Times Higher Education’s Best Universities for Psychology 2023.5
- 6 schools ranked in Most Affordable Schools With a Bachelor’s in Psychology.1
Nationally Ranked Top Psychology Programs in Montana
Our curated list of third-party and proprietary rankings can be useful in measuring the overall value and reputation of a program. Note if one of these lists is not present below, no schools in the state were named on it. Generally, schools and programs ranked on multiple lists tend to be stronger in academic quality.
Schools Ranked on Multiple Lists
- Carroll College
- Montana State University
- Rocky Mountain College
- University of Montana-Missoula
- University of Montana-Western
- University of Providence
The Princeton Review’s Great Schools for Psychology Majors 2024
- University of Montana-Missoula4
Most Affordable Schools With a Bachelor’s in Psychology
The following Montana schools with bachelor’s degrees in psychology have the lowest average net prices. Please note that we grouped regional campuses together and included a range for the net price of these schools. We have included each school’s graduation rate, a key quality metric.
- Salish Kootenai College ($9,551 / Grad rate: 35%)
- Montana State University Regional Campuses ($13,252-$18,511 / Grad rate: 28%-57%)
- University of Montana Regional Campuses ($15,726-$17,775 / Grad rate: 45%-49%)
- Rocky Mountain College ($19,173 / Grad rate: 47%)
- University of Providence ($21,175 / Grad rate: 47%)
- Carroll College ($26,103 / Grad rate: 66%)1
Top 6 Bachelor’s in Psychology Programs in Montana
This table compares the top six bachelor’s in psychology programs from not-for-profit schools in Montana based on a 45% or above graduation rate and an annual net price of $26,500 or below. A high graduation rate is a top indicator of student success, and affordability is a key consideration for prospective undergrad students. Programs in bold text offer hybrid or online options.
| School | Grad Rate*1 | Accept Rate1 | Median Debt*6 | Median Earnings*6 | Full Price In State1 | Full Price Out of State1 | Net Price*1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Montana-Western | 49% | 99% | $21,000 | $41,931 | $14,462 | $26,272 | $15,726 |
| University of Montana | 45% | 96% | $22,400 | $43,967 | $19,327 | $41,242 | $17,775 |
| Montana State University | 57% | 87% | $22,500 | $51,532 | $19,027 | $40,904 | $18,511 |
| Rocky Mountain College | 47% | 73% | $26,000 | $50,117 | $41,372 | $41,372 | $19,173 |
| University of Providence | 47% | 64% | $18,750 | $43,180 | $36,842 | $36,842 | $21,175 |
| Carroll College | 66% | 73% | $25,757 | $58,012 | $50,210 | $50,210 | $26,103 |
*See Table Notes at bottom of page.
Comparison of All Graduate Psychology Programs in Montana
This table compares all of Montana’s graduate-level psychology programs from not-for-profit schools on multiple factors.
We’ve included accreditation status by the American Psychological Association (APA), the Masters in Psychology and Counseling Accreditation Council (MPCAC), and the National Association of School Psychologists (NASP). We also highlight the levels offered, 2020-2022 pass rates for the Examination for Professional Practice of Psychology (EPPP), and tuition information. Note EPPP scores are reported by degree type (clinical, counseling, or school psychology) and level (PhD or PsyD), so some schools may be listed more than once to include all pass rates. Schools in bold text offer hybrid or online options. Tuition per credit hour is more relevant for master’s and PsyD programs due to the fact that PhD students typically receive more program-awarded funding.
| School | Accreditation7-10 | Levels Offered | EPPP Pass Rate 2020-2211 | EPPP # Taking 2020-2211 | Grad Tuition Per Credit Hour |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Montana State University | — | PhD | — | — | $449 |
| Montana State University Billings | — | MS | — | — | $839 |
| University of Montana | APA, NASP | SSP, PhD | 86% | 14 | $1,664 |
Related Articles
- Degree Levels Overview: Associate to PhD
- Montana Licensure Guide
- Top Online Bachelor’s Programs Ranking
- Psychology Careers by Degree Level
Montana Schools With Psychology Programs
Note: Student Reviews are based on the experiences of a few individuals and not everyone has the same results. Please review the “Data, Student Reviews, and Other Information” section in our Terms of Use and Disclaimers.
University of Montana
32 Campus Dr
Missoula, MT 59812
(406) 243-0211
https://www.umt.edu/
Student Review: “The University of Montana’s psychology program was an okay experience overall. Like pretty much any program, it had both good and bad teachers. My least favorite part of the program was the advising. You have to sign up on a first-come, first-served basis for advising every semester and often get someone who knows nothing about you. It isn’t consistent from semester to semester and was frustrating to have to re-explain everything to advisors who usually didn’t even seem to care. The program also seems to be behind in the number of online courses offered. If not for a few very good professors, I would have probably rated my school experience lower.” – Student at University of Montana
*Table Notes:
-Metrics are institution-wide unless otherwise noted.
-Graduation rate is completion percentage within six years of start.
-Median (average) debt is cumulative federal loan debt for undergraduate completers in 2020-2021.
-Median earnings are from the 2020-2021 cohort 10 years post school entry.
-Net price is the average yearly price paid by full-time, first-year undergraduate students receiving financial aid. See NCES for more in-depth information.
References:
1. National Center for Education Statistics College Navigator: https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/
2. College Factual, Best Colleges Offering Degrees in Psychology (Nationwide): https://www.collegefactual.com/majors/psychology/rankings/top-ranked/#
3. Psychology Degree 411 Top Schools With Online Psychology Programs: https://www.psychologydegree411.com/degrees/online/
4. The Princeton Review. The Best 388 Colleges, 2023 Edition. The Princeton Review, 2022.
5. Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2023 – Psychology: https://www.timeshighereducation.com/world-university-rankings/2023/subject-ranking/psychology
6. Department of Education College Scorecard: https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/data/
7. American Psychological Association Accredited Programs: https://accreditation.apa.org/accredited-programs
8. Council for Accreditation of Counseling & Related Educational Programs, Directory: https://www.cacrep.org/directory/
9. Masters in Psychology and Counseling Accreditation Council Accredited Programs: https://mpcacaccreditation.org/accredited-programs/
10. National Association for School Psychologists, Approved Programs: https://apps.nasponline.org/standards-and-certification/graduate-program-approval-and-accreditation/approved-accredited.aspx
11. The Association of State and Provincial Psychology Boards, 2023 Psychology Licensing Exam Scores by Doctoral Program: https://cdn.ymaws.com/www.asppb.net/resource/resmgr/eppp_/2023_dr_rpt_012024.pdf