Best colleges for music in Montana
Colleges that offer a bachelor’s in music, ranked by Compass Score.
Best colleges for music in Montana4 schools
4 schools qualify, ranked by the Compass Score.
How this list is made
- Schools in Montana.
- Accredited four-year undergraduate colleges.
- Offers a bachelor’s program in music, from the College Scorecard field-of-study data (credential level 3).
- Each school needs a complete Compass Score, so every row shows a rating.
- Ordered by Compass Score, highest first. Schools with the same score share a rank.
Updated Oct. 20, 2026. Methodology. Spot an error? Send a correction.
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Rocky Mountain College
Billings, MT · Private nonprofitGood: Compass grade B-
- Bachelor’s program in music
- Value grade B-
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Montana State University Billings
Billings, MT · PublicSolid: Compass grade C+
- Bachelor’s program in music
- Value grade B · Top 43%
Compare cost and outcomes
| School | Net price a year | Median debt | Earnings 10 years out | Graduation rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Montana State University | About $22,000 | $22,500 | $53,263 | 57% |
| The University of Montana | About $17,000 | $22,400 | $44,511 | 48% |
| Rocky Mountain College | About $20,000 | $26,000 | $49,036 | 48% |
| Montana State University Billings | About $17,000 | $18,209 | $44,296 | 30% |
Net price is the average yearly cost after grants. Federal data (College Scorecard). “—” means the school reports no figure.
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