Nursing · Montana

Nursing colleges in Montana

CampusPin lists 20 U.S. colleges in Montana that offer Nursing programs. Compare tuition, acceptance rate, and enrollment in the table below, every figure links back to the institution's official IPEDS data.

Nursing prepares graduates for the NCLEX-RN licensure exam and careers as Registered Nurses, combining biomedical sciences with clinical rotations across hospital units.

Schools in Montana that offer Nursing

Nursing programs in Montana: by the numbers

A quick comparison of the 20 schools listed above, drawn from each institution's published IPEDS data.

Schools listed

20

Public / private

15 / 5

Universities / 2-year

13 / 7

Cities represented

16

In-state tuition range

$2,250–$40,352

Median in-state tuition

$5,198

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 Nursing program

  • Anatomy and physiology
  • Microbiology and pharmacology
  • Adult health, pediatric, maternity, mental-health, and community nursing
  • Pathophysiology
  • Nursing research and evidence-based practice
  • Clinical leadership and management
  • Health assessment and physical examination
  • 700–1,000+ hours of supervised clinical rotations

Where a Nursing degree can lead

  • Registered Nurse (RN)
  • ICU Nurse
  • Pediatric Nurse
  • OR / Surgical Nurse
  • Nurse Practitioner (with MSN)
  • Clinical Nurse Manager

Typical pay: $66,000–$95,000 early-career (BLS, 2024 registered nurses median $93,600)

A Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) is the most common entry point into Registered Nursing. Programs include 1.5–2 years of pre-nursing prerequisites (anatomy, physiology, microbiology, chemistry, statistics, psychology) followed by 2 years of nursing major coursework with clinical rotations. Graduates are eligible to sit for the NCLEX-RN.

The BSN is increasingly the preferred credential, many hospitals (especially Magnet-designated ones) now require it. Students starting at a community college can complete an Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN, 2 years) and then bridge to a BSN through an RN-to-BSN program. The BLS projects 6 % growth in RN roles over the next decade, with persistent national shortages.

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