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2026 Best Value Art Studies Schools in Montana

[Art Studies](/majors/visual-and-performing-arts/fine-and-studio-arts/art-studies/) degree programs vary widely in price and payoff across the country. The schools below stand out for delivering a strong art studies education at a price that pays off.

College Factual analyzed 7 schools to build this 2026 ranking of the best value art studies schools.

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• Best Value Art Studies Schools in Montana

2026 Best Value Art Studies Schools in Montana

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

Best Value Art Studies Schools

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The University Of Montana
Missoula, MT

$8,552 In-State Tuition & Fees

$26,187 Avg Student Debt

$44,511 Median Earnings (10yr)

The University Of Montana tops our 2026 list of the best value art studies schools in Montana. Located in the city of Missoula, The University Of Montana is a large public university. In-state tuition and fees average $8,552, compared with $33,671 for out-of-state students. Typical student debt for art studies graduates is $26,187. Early-career art studies graduates make about $22,149. Set against $26,187 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The University Of Montana admits about 96% of applicants.

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Montana State University
Bozeman, MT

$8,460 In-State Tuition & Fees

$26,000 Avg Student Debt

$53,263 Median Earnings (10yr)

Montana State University is a great value for students pursuing a degree in art studies, landing the #2 spot this year. Montana State University is a large public school located in the city of Bozeman. In-state tuition and fees average $8,460, while out-of-state students pay about $33,287. Art Studies graduates carry a median of $26,000 in student loans. Art Studies graduates of Montana State University earn a median of $32,265 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $26,000 median debt. Montana State University admits about 82% of applicants.

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Notes and References

The ranking above is published 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 · 7 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).

More about our data sources and methodologies.