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2025 Best Liberal Arts General Studies Schools in Montana

7 Colleges in Montana
828 Liberal Arts Degrees Awarded
$31,562 Avg Early-Career Salary
Liberal Arts General Studies is of the hottest degree programs in the United States, coming in as the #1 most popular major in the country. So, there are lots of possibilities to explore when you're trying to determine where you want to get your degree.

In 2025, College Factual analyzed 7 schools in order to identify the top ones for its Best Liberal Arts General Studies Schools in Montana ranking. When you put them all together, these colleges and universities awarded 828 degrees in liberal arts general studies annually.

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Choosing a Great Liberal Arts General Studies School

Best Liberal Arts General Studies Schools in Montana The liberal arts program you select can have a big impact on your future. That's why we developed our collection of Best Schools for Liberal Arts General Studies rankings. For our Best Overall Liberal Arts General Studies School rankings, we roll up the results of our degree-level rankings, weighted by the number of degrees awarded at that level.

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Associate Degrees in Liberal Arts
Bachelor's Degrees in Liberal Arts
Master's Degrees in Liberal Arts
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When choosing the right school for you, it's important to arm yourself with all the facts you can. To that end, we've created a number of major-specific rankings, including this Best Liberal Arts General Studies Schools in Montana list to help you make the college decision. More interested in schools in a specific area of the country? Filter this list by region or state.

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Best Schools for Liberal Arts General Studies in Montana

Although we recommend filtering by degree level first, you can view the list below to see which schools give the educational experience for the liberal arts degree levels they offer.

Top Montana Schools in Liberal Arts

1
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
150 Liberal Arts Degrees Awarded
20.0% Growth in Graduates

The University of Montana is one of the best schools in the country for getting a degree in liberal arts general studies. Located in the small city of Missoula, UM is a public university with a fairly large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #697 out of 2,152 schools nationwide means UM is a great university overall.

There were about 150 liberal arts general studies students who graduated with this degree at UM in the most recent data year. After graduating, liberal arts degree recipients generally make an average of $30,794 at the beginning of their careers.

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2
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
126 Liberal Arts Degrees Awarded
$31,483 Median Starting Salary

It's difficult to beat Montana State University if you want to pursue a degree in liberal arts general studies. Located in the city of Bozeman, MSU Bozeman is a public university with a large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #614 out of 2,152 schools nationwide means MSU Bozeman is a great university overall.

There were roughly 126 liberal arts general studies students who graduated with this degree at MSU Bozeman in the most recent data year. Students who receive their degree from the liberal arts program make an average of $31,483 for their early career.

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Associates Degree Type
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3
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
8th Most Popular In MT
79 Liberal Arts Degrees Awarded

Dawson Community College is one of the best schools in the United States for getting a degree in liberal arts general studies. Located in the town of Glendive, DCC is a public college with a fairly small student population.

There were about 79 liberal arts general studies students who graduated with this degree at DCC in the most recent data year.

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Miles Community College
Miles City, MT
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
9th Most Popular In MT

Miles Community College is a great choice for students interested in a degree in liberal arts general studies. Miles Community College is a fairly small public college located in the remote town of Miles City.

There were roughly 30 liberal arts general studies students who graduated with this degree at Miles Community College in the most recent data year.

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5
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
135 Liberal Arts Degrees Awarded
$30,079 Median Starting Salary

Flathead Valley Community College is a small public college located in the remote town of Kalispell. This college ranks 11th out of 12 colleges for overall quality in the state of Montana.

There were approximately 135 liberal arts general studies students who graduated with this degree at Flathead Valley Community College in the most recent year we have data available. Students who graduate with their degree from the liberal arts program state that they receive average early career wages of $30,079.

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Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
57 Liberal Arts Degrees Awarded
$31,290 Median Starting Salary

Located in the small city of Helena, Helena College is a public university with a small student population. This university ranks 9th out of 12 schools for overall quality in the state of Montana.

There were approximately 57 liberal arts general studies students who graduated with this degree at Helena College in the most recent year we have data available. After graduation, liberal arts degree recipients typically make about $31,290 in the first five years of their career.

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Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
60 Liberal Arts Degrees Awarded
$29,832 Median Starting Salary

Montana State University - Billings is a small public university located in the midsize city of Billings. This university ranks 8th out of 12 schools for overall quality in the state of Montana.

There were approximately 60 liberal arts general studies students who graduated with this degree at Montana State University - Billings in the most recent data year. Students who graduate with their degree from the liberal arts program report average early career wages of $29,832.

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Best Liberal Arts General Studies Colleges in the Rocky Mountains Region

Explore all the Best Liberal Arts General Studies Colleges in the Rocky Mountains Area or other specific states within that region.

State Colleges Degrees Awarded
Colorado 275 6,397
Utah 266 9,285
Idaho 219 2,876
Wyoming 162 341

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Liberal Arts General Studies is one of 0 different types of Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities programs to choose from.

Liberal Arts Focus Areas

Major Annual Graduates
General Studies 573
Individualized Studies 142
Liberal Arts 113

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