2026 Best Value Public Health Schools in Montana
[Public Health](/majors/health-care-professions/public-health/) programs reward a close look at where your money goes furthest. The schools below stand out for delivering a strong public health education at a price that pays off.
For its 2026 best-value ranking, College Factual looked at 9 schools to find the best return on investment for public health students.
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2026 Best Value Public Health Schools in Montana
Below are the schools that deliver the strongest value in public health, balancing cost against outcomes.
Best Value Public Health Schools
Leading the list is Montana Tech Of The University Of Montana, our #1 best value for public health in Montana. Located in the town of Butte, Montana Tech Of The University Of Montana is a small public university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $8,289, with out-of-state students paying around $26,094. Typical student debt for public health graduates is $27,000. Public Health graduates of Montana Tech Of The University Of Montana earn a median of $91,774 early in their careers. Set against $27,000 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Montana Tech Of The University Of Montana admits about 91% of applicants.
Students looking for strong value in public health will find it at The University Of Montana, which ranked #2. 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, while out-of-state students pay about $33,671. Public Health graduates carry a median of $24,342 in student loans. Public Health graduates of The University Of Montana earn a median of $42,654 early in their careers. Set against $24,342 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The University Of Montana admits about 96% of applicants.
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Notes and References
This ranking is produced 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 · 9 schools evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the top 3 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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