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2026 Best Value Political Science & Government Schools in Montana

[Political Science & Government](/majors/social-sciences/political-science-and-government/) is a field worth comparing on the balance of cost and outcomes. The schools below stand out for delivering a strong political science & government education at a price that pays off.

To produce this 2026 ranking, College Factual evaluated 5 schools on the balance of cost and outcomes for political science & government students.

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• Best Value Political Science & Government Schools in Montana

2026 Best Value Political Science & Government Schools in Montana

If you want to know which schools deliver the best value for the political science & government degrees they offer, see the list below.

Best Value Political Science & Government Schools

1

The University Of Montana
Missoula, MT

$8,552 In-State Tuition & Fees

$21,173 Avg Student Debt

$44,511 Median Earnings (10yr)

Our analysis ranked The University Of Montana the best value for a degree in political science & government in Montana. The University Of Montana is a large public school located in the city of Missoula. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $8,552, with out-of-state students paying around $33,671. Political Science & Government graduates carry a median of $21,173 in student loans. Early-career political science & government graduates make about $38,094. That is a strong return on a $21,173 median debt. The University Of Montana admits about 96% of applicants.

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Montana State University
Bozeman, MT

$8,460 In-State Tuition & Fees

$20,540 Avg Student Debt

$53,263 Median Earnings (10yr)

Montana State University is a great value for students pursuing a degree in political science & government, landing the #2 spot this year. Located in the city of Bozeman, Montana State University is a large public university. Students from in state pay about $8,460 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $33,287. Students borrow a median of $20,540 to complete the political science & government program here. Early-career political science & government graduates make about $35,476. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 82% of applicants are accepted.

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Notes and References

This ranking is produced by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2026 edition. The methodology weighs the cost of a degree against the earnings graduates go on to achieve, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).

Ranking method: College Major Best Value · 5 schools evaluated.

*Averages shown above reflect the top 2 ranked schools only.

• 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 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).

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