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The bachelor's program at Montana Western was ranked #315 on College Factual's Best Schools for education list. It is also ranked #2 in Montana.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Education Associate Degree Schools | 29 |
| Best Education Schools | 315 |
| Best Education Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 317 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, The University of Montana - Western handed out 128 bachelor's degrees in education. This is a decrease of 30% over the previous year when 184 degrees were handed out.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at Montana Western paid an average of $724 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $202 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $4,845 | $17,375 |
| Fees | $1,586 | $1,664 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,200 | $1,200 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $9,104 | $9,104 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $4,978 | $4,978 |
Learn more about Montana Western tuition and fees.
For the most recent academic year available, 23% of education bachelor's degrees went to men and 77% went to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 73% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from The University of Montana - Western with a bachelor's in education.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7 |
| White | 93 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 28 |
If you’re interested in online learning, you’re in luck. Montana Western does offer online classes in its education bachelor’s degree program. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the Montana Western Online Learning page.
The education program at Montana Western awarded 67 associate's degrees in 2021-2022. About 12% of these degrees went to men with the other 88% going to women.
The majority of associate's degree recipients in this major at Montana Western are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 82% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from The University of Montana - Western with a associate's in education.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 55 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 9 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the education majors at The University of Montana - Western.
Education students may decide to major in one of the following focus areas. Individual majors may not be available for all degree levels.
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Teacher Education Grade Specific | 166 |
| Teacher Education Subject Specific | 31 |
| General Education | 23 |
| Special Education | 5 |