2023 Best Nursing Bachelor's Degree Schools in Montana
Finding the Best Nursing Bachelor's Degree School for You
Nursing is the most popular major in Montana with 745 degrees and certificates handed out in 2021-2022.
There are so many nursing programs in today's world that it can tough to figure out which one is the right one for you. As online education oppotunities continue to grow, you're not restricted to just schools in your local area anymore. Even some of the 'big name' schools are offering online courses. Also, there are a number of trade schools with offerings that you might find attractive.
To help you arm yourself with the information you need to make your decision, Nursing Degree Search has developed this Best Nursing Bachelor's Degree Schools in Montana ranking. Our analysis looked at 6 schools in Montana to see which bachelor's degree programs offered the best educational experiences for nursing students. The factors used to develop this ranking include those related to how in-demand the school is, the overall quality of the school, and post-graduation wages, and more.
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2023 Best Nursing Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Montana
The following schools top our list of the Best Nursing Bachelor's Degree Colleges.
Top Montana Schools for a Bachelor's in Nursing
Our 2023 rankings named University of Providence the best school in Montana for nursing students working on their bachelor’s degree. Located in the small city of Great Falls, University of Providence is a private not-for-profit college with a fairly small student population.
Nursing majors at University of Providence take out an average of $15,951 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree.
You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Carroll College. It ranked #2 on our 2023 Best Nursing Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Montana list. Located in the remote town of Helena, Carroll Montana is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.
You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Montana State University. The school came in at #3 on this year’s Best Nursing Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Montana list. MSU Bozeman is a large public school located in the town of Bozeman.
On average, nursing graduates from MSU Bozeman take out $22,704 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree. This translates to an average monthly loan payment of $284, based on a 10-year repayment plan.
A rank of #4 on this year’s list means Montana Technological University is a great place for nursing students working on their bachelor’s degree. Montana Tech is a small public school located in the town of Butte.
After completing their Bachelor's Degree, nursing graduates from Montana Tech carry an average student debtload of $26,966.
The excellent bachelor’s degree programs at Montana State University - Billings helped the school earn the #5 place on this year’s ranking of the best nursing schools in Montana. Located in the city of Billings, Montana State University - Billings is a public college with a small student population.
On average, nursing graduates from Montana State University - Billings take out $24,902 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree.
Montana State University - Northern did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for nursing students to get a bachelor’s degree. It came in at #6 on the list. Montana State University - Northern is a small public school located in the remote town of Havre.
While working on their Bachelor's Degree, nursing majors at Montana State University - Northern accumulate an average of around $20,028 in student debt.
Best Nursing Colleges in the Rocky Mountains Region
Explore all the Best Nursing Schools in the Rocky Mountains Area or other specific states within that region.
| State | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Colorado | 6,496 |
| Utah | 17,535 |
| Idaho | 1,593 |
| Wyoming | 397 |
Nursing Related Rankings by Major
Nursing Focus Areas
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Registered Nursing | 262,974 |
| Family Practice Nurse/Nursing | 16,647 |
| Nursing Practice | 8,862 |
| Nursing Administration | 8,663 |
| Other Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | 4,717 |
| Nursing Science | 4,701 |
| Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse/Nursing | 2,895 |
| Adult Health Nurse/Nursing | 2,075 |
| Public Health/Community Nurse/Nursing | 2,011 |
| Nurse Anesthetist | 1,768 |
| Critical Care Nursing | 747 |
| Geriatric Nurse/Nursing | 622 |
| Nurse Midwife/Nursing Midwifery | 567 |
| School Nursing | 539 |
| Clinical Nurse Leader | 502 |
| Clinical Nurse Specialist | 340 |
| Perioperative/Operating Room and Surgical Nurse/Nursing | 269 |
| Women’s Health Nurse/Nursing | 262 |
| Maternal/Child Health and Neonatal Nurse/Nursing | 192 |
| Emergency Room/Trauma Nursing | 87 |
| Occupational and Environmental Health Nursing | 26 |
| Forensic Nursing | 23 |
| Palliative Care Nursing | 13 |
Most Popular Majors Related to Nursing
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Practical Nursing & Nursing Assistants | 85,339 |
Notes and References
*These averages are for the top 6 schools only.
- Read more about our ranking methodology.
- The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) serves as the core of the rest of our data about colleges.
- Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).
- Credit for the banner image above goes to Aleksahgabrielle.
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