Computer Science · Montana
Computer Science colleges in Montana
CampusPin lists 17 U.S. colleges in Montana that offer Computer Science programs. Compare tuition, acceptance rate, and enrollment in the table below, every figure links back to the institution's official IPEDS data.
Computer Science combines the mathematical foundations of computation with practical software engineering, preparing graduates for careers in software, AI/ML, security, data, and research.
Schools in Montana that offer Computer Science
Aaniiih Nakoda College
Harlem, MT · University · Public
Tuition
$3,600
Acceptance
100%
Enrollment
108
Carroll College
Helena, MT · University · Private
Tuition
$40,352
Acceptance
73%
Enrollment
1,093
Flathead Valley Community College
Kalispell, MT · Community College · Public
Tuition
$4,748
Acceptance
100%
Enrollment
1,169
Fort Peck Community College
Poplar, MT · Community College · Public
Tuition
$2,250
Acceptance
100%
Enrollment
426
Great Falls College Montana State University
Great Falls, MT · Community College · Public
Tuition
$3,904
Acceptance
100%
Enrollment
828
Helena College University of Montana
Helena, MT · Community College · Public
Tuition
$3,975
Acceptance
100%
Enrollment
641
Highlands College of Montana Tech
Butte, MT · Community College · Public
Tuition
$3,980
Acceptance
100%
Enrollment
343
Miles Community College
Miles City, MT · Community College · Public
Tuition
$5,648
Acceptance
100%
Enrollment
353
Montana Bible College
Billings, MT · University · Private
Tuition
$13,600
Acceptance
85%
Enrollment
45
Montana State University
Bozeman, MT · University · Public
Tuition
$8,083
Acceptance
87%
Enrollment
16,560
Montana State University Billings
Billings, MT · University · Public
Tuition
$6,706
Acceptance
100%
Enrollment
3,037
Montana Technological University
Butte, MT · University · Public
Tuition
$8,050
Acceptance
90%
Enrollment
1,615
Rocky Mountain College
Billings, MT · University · Private
Tuition
$33,252
Acceptance
73%
Enrollment
987
Salish Kootenai College
Pablo, MT · University · Public
Tuition
$4,311
Acceptance
100%
Enrollment
580
Stone Child College
Box Elder, MT · University · Public
Tuition
$3,610
Acceptance
100%
Enrollment
187
The University of Montana
Missoula, MT · University · Public
Tuition
$8,152
Acceptance
96%
Enrollment
9,836
University of Providence
Great Falls, MT · University · Private
Tuition
$29,018
Acceptance
64%
Enrollment
642
Computer Science programs in Montana: by the numbers
A quick comparison of the 17 schools listed above, drawn from each institution's published IPEDS data.
Schools listed
17
Public / private
13 / 4
Universities / 2-year
11 / 6
Cities represented
12
In-state tuition range
$2,250–$40,352
Median in-state tuition
$5,648
Lowest published in-state tuition
Fort Peck Community College
$2,250
Most selective
University of Providence
64% acceptance
Largest by enrollment
Montana State University
16,560 students
Figures reflect the schools currently listed and each institution's most recent reported data. Verify current tuition and admissions details with the school before applying.
What you'll study in a Computer Science program
- Programming foundations in languages like Python, Java, C/C++, and JavaScript
- Algorithm design and analysis (Big-O, dynamic programming, graph algorithms)
- Data structures (arrays, trees, hash tables, heaps, graphs)
- Operating systems, networks, and computer architecture
- Databases and distributed systems
- Discrete mathematics, linear algebra, probability, and statistics
- Software engineering practices: version control, testing, code review, agile workflows
- A specialization track such as AI/ML, security, theory, systems, or HCI
Where a Computer Science degree can lead
- Software Engineer
- Data Engineer
- Machine Learning Engineer
- Site Reliability Engineer
- Security Engineer
- Research Scientist (CS PhD)
Typical pay: $78,000–$135,000 early-career (BLS, 2024 software developers median $133,080)
A Computer Science (CS) major covers algorithms, data structures, operating systems, computer architecture, programming languages, databases, and the mathematics behind them, discrete math, linear algebra, and probability. Most CS programs require 3–4 semesters of math and physics in addition to the major.
By the time graduates leave, they can write production code in multiple languages, reason about algorithmic complexity, design and reason about distributed systems, and have at least one specialization (AI/ML, security, systems, theory, or applications). Many CS programs offer concentrations or BS-vs-BA tracks; the BS typically requires more math and engineering coursework.
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