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Colleges and Universities in Montana

Montana cities might not fit the mold of a typical college town, but then Montana doesn't necessarily appeal to the typical college student. No, rather than spend time doing the same old thing every weekend, students at colleges in Montana can hike mountains, whitewater raft or hit the trail on horseback. There are 16 ski areas and two national parks that make the state an outdoor fanatic's dream. You can even go llama trekking! There's great food, too, and microbrews a-plenty. The Montana university system comprises 14 universities and colleges that together enroll more than 45,000 students. Whether you are looking for a research university or want to gain science and technology skills, you'll find options within Montana that can help to keep you there.

Working in Montana after college

Industries that utilize natural resources - such as mining and logging - make up a significant portion of Montana's economy. Other key industries include agriculture, energy, health care and tourism. Graduates of colleges and universities in Montana can find opportunities within the state in these fields or others. There are many fields that require a 4-year degree or beyond that are predicted to have job growth of 25 percent or more during the 2008 to 2018 decade. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, mean earned wages for some of these occupations were:

1. Hydrologists: $64,830
2. Industrial engineers: $82,460
3. Network systems and data communications analysts: $52,760
4. Physical therapists: $67,140
5. Veterinarians: $63,180

Montana is recovering from the recession more slowly than other states, according to Moody's Analytics, but there are reasons for optimism: Montana came in fourth best in the nation for entrepreneurship and innovation, according to the U.S. Chamber of Commerce. Montana also saw its payroll employment grow 1.5 percent from June 2010 to June 2011, one the largest increases in the country for that period according to the BLS. Today, the many educational opportunities available at colleges in Montana are some of the big things offered by the state that could be promising for you.

See also: Montana Vocational Schools and Career Training

Directory of Montana Colleges & Universities

Campus & Online Schools Accepting Students from Montana

Other Colleges & Universities in Montana

Blackfeet Community College

Browning, Montana www.bfcc.org

Carroll College

Helena, Montana www.carroll.edu

Chief Dull Knife College

Lame Deer, Montana www.cdkc.edu

Dawson Community College

Glendive, Montana www.dawson.edu

Flathead Valley Community College

Kalispell, Montana www.fvcc.edu

Fort Belknap College

Harlem, Montana www.fbcc.edu

Fort Peck Community College

Poplar, Montana www.fpcc.edu

Little Big Horn College

Crow Agency, Montana www.lbhc.edu

Miles Community College

Miles City, Montana www.milescc.edu

Montana State University - Billings

Billings, Montana www.msubillings.edu

Montana State University - Bozeman

Bozeman, MT www.montana.edu

Montana State University - College of Technology - Great Falls

Great Falls, MT www.msugf.edu

Montana State University - Northern

Havre, MT www.msun.edu

Montana Tech of the University of Montana

Butte, MT www.mtech.edu

Rocky Mountain College

Billings, Montana www.rocky.edu

Salish Kootenai College

Pablo, Montana www.skc.edu

Stone Child College

Box Elder, Montana www.stonechild.edu

The University of Montana

MIssoula, MT www.umt.edu

The University of Montana - Western

Dillon, MT www.umwestern.edu

University of Great Falls

Great Falls, Montana www.ugf.edu

Yellowstone Baptist College

Billings, Montana www.yellowstonebaptist.edu

Montana State University

Bozeman - www.montana.edu

• Montana State University: Billings
• Montana State University: Northern: Havre
• College of Technology: Great Falls

University of Montana

Missoula

• Montana Tech: Butte
• University of Montana Western: Dillon
• College of Technology: Missoula
• College of Technology: Helena