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2026 Best Value General Psychology Schools in Montana

4 Colleges in the United States
$24,991 Avg Student Debt
$47,880 Avg Median Earnings (10yr)
2026 Best Value General Psychology Badge [General Psychology](/majors/psychology/general-psychology/) is a field worth comparing on the balance of cost and outcomes. A high-value program keeps cost low while graduates go on to earn well.

For its 2026 best-value ranking, College Factual looked at 11 schools to find the best return on investment for general psychology students.

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2026 Best Value General Psychology Schools in Montana

If you want to know which schools deliver the best value for the general psychology degrees they offer, see the list below.

Best Value General Psychology Schools

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Leading the list is Montana State University Billings, our #1 best value for general psychology in Montana. Set in the city of Billings, Montana State University Billings is a moderately-sized public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $7,280, compared with $22,897 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $25,465 to complete the general psychology program here. Soon after graduation, general psychology degree recipients from Montana State University Billings generally make around $48,764. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.

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The University Of Montana is a great value for students pursuing a degree in general psychology, landing the #2 spot this year. Set in the city of Missoula, The University Of Montana is a large public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $8,552, while out-of-state students pay about $33,671. Students borrow a median of $27,000 to complete the general psychology program here. Early-career general psychology graduates make about $25,023. That is a strong return on a $27,000 median debt. Roughly 96% of applicants are accepted.

3

A rank of #3 makes Rocky Mountain College one of the best values for general psychology. Rocky Mountain College is a small private not-for-profit school located in the city of Billings. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $35,582. General Psychology graduates carry a median of $25,666 in student loans. Early-career general psychology graduates make about $29,910. That is a strong return on a $25,666 median debt. The acceptance rate is 70%.

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Students looking for strong value in general psychology will find it at Montana State University, which ranked #4. Montana State University is a large public school located in the city of Bozeman. Students from in state pay about $8,460 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $33,287. General Psychology graduates carry a median of $22,977 in student loans. General Psychology graduates of Montana State University earn a median of $28,928 early in their careers. Set against $22,977 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 82% of applicants are accepted.

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A rank of #5 makes University Of Great Falls one of the best values for general psychology. University Of Great Falls is a small private not-for-profit school located in the city of Great Falls. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $30,448. Students borrow a median of $23,847 to complete the general psychology program here. General Psychology graduates of University Of Great Falls earn a median of $104,670 early in their careers. Set against $23,847 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 50%.

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Notes and References

This list is compiled by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2026 edition. Schools are scored on the balance of cost (tuition and student debt) against student outcomes (post-graduation earnings) — a measure of return on investment, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).

Ranking method: College Major Best Value · 11 schools evaluated.

*Averages shown above reflect the top 4 ranked schools only.

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