Montana · Computer and Information Sciences

Best colleges for Computer and Information Sciences in Montana

Ranked by graduates a year

Aaniiih Nakoda College, The University of Montana and Montana State University award the most Computer and Information Sciences degrees and certificates in Montana: 6, 3 and 2 graduates a year (IPEDS 2024–25). 8 Montana colleges offer Computer and Information Sciences and award 25 degrees and certificates a year in all.

The Computer and Information Sciences program focuses on the intersection of computing and informatics, treating computers as essential tools for problem-solving and innovation. This program is designed for students interested in…

Institutions
8
offering CIP 11.01
States & territories
56
with a program page
Degrees / yr
25
IPEDS completions 2024–25
Median starting salary
—
1 yr after graduation, College Scorecard
With earnings data
0
College Scorecard
Median net price
—
IPEDS 2024–25
Avg graduation rate
32%
IPEDS 2024–25
State pay · Computer and Information Research Scientists
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BLS OEWS May 2025

8 institutions offering Computer and Information Sciences in Montana

Graduate earnings are not yet reported for these institutions; ordered by graduates a year.

Starting salary (1 yr): median earnings one year after graduation (often called starting salary), College Scorecard.
#InstitutionStarting salary (1 yr)Graduates / yrGrad rateNet priceMedian debt
1Flathead Valley Community College
Kalispell Public
—629%——
2Aaniiih Nakoda College
Harlem Public
—634%——
3The University of Montana
Missoula Public
—348%——
4Fort Peck Community College
Poplar Public
—217%——
5Little Big Horn College
Crow Agency Public
—211%——
6Montana State University
Bozeman Public
—257%——
7Salish Kootenai College
Pablo Public
—228%——
8Stone Child College
Box Elder Public
—234%——

Colleges awarding the most Computer and Information Sciences degrees in Montana

Top 4 by graduates a year (IPEDS 2024–25 completions). Online, degree-completion and graduate-only schools, and schools with a graduation rate under 30% are listed in full below.

Graduates / yr: degrees and certificates awarded in a year, IPEDS completions. Starting salary (1 yr): median earnings one year after graduation (often called starting salary), College Scorecard.
#InstitutionGraduates / yrStarting salary (1 yr)
1Aaniiih Nakoda College
Harlem Public
6Not reported
2The University of Montana
Missoula Public
3Not reported
3Montana State University
Bozeman Public
2Not reported
4Stone Child College
Box Elder Public
2Not reported
Show the other 4 Montana colleges offering Computer and Information Sciences
InstitutionCityControlGraduates / yr
Flathead Valley Community CollegeKalispellPublic6
Fort Peck Community CollegePoplarPublic2
Little Big Horn CollegeCrow AgencyPublic2
Salish Kootenai CollegePabloPublic2

Career outlook

What this program leads to: Computer and Information Research Scientists (SOC 15-1221).

Projected growth (2024–2034)
+19.7%
Much faster than average
Openings / yr (US)
~3,200
BLS Employment Projections
US median wage
$140,910
typically Master's degree

Top skills

Critical ThinkingReading ComprehensionActive ListeningSpeakingActive LearningMathematics

What Computer and Information Research Scientists earn in Montana

Jobs in Montana
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BLS OEWS May 2025
State average pay
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annual
Best-paying metro
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Common questions

Answers for students comparing Computer and Information Sciences programs in Montana.

Which Montana colleges award the most Computer and Information Sciences degrees?+

Aaniiih Nakoda College (6 graduates a year), The University of Montana (3 graduates a year) and Montana State University (2 graduates a year) award the most Computer and Information Sciences degrees and certificates in Montana, per IPEDS 2024–25 completions. In all, 8 Montana colleges offer Computer and Information Sciences.

What is the focus of the Computer and Information Sciences program?+

The Computer and Information Sciences program focuses on the intersection of computing and informatics, treating computers as essential tools for problem-solving and innovation. This program is designed for students interested in…

What skills will I develop in this program?+

You will develop critical thinking, reading comprehension, active listening, speaking, and related professional skills.

What is the job outlook for Computer and Information Research Scientists?+

The national job outlook is about +19.7% growth with around 3,200 annual openings (BLS Employment Projections 2024–2034).

What is the typical education requirement?+

A Master's degree is the typical entry-level education for this field (BLS).

About the data on this page

Every figure comes from an official federal or public source. Here is each one and the release it is currently on.

IPEDSFall 2025–26 release, published July 28, 2026
Enrollment, completions, graduation rates, tuition, financial aid, staffing, and finance for every U.S. institution in federal student aid programs.
College ScorecardJune 10, 2026 release (merged 2025–26 files)
Institution and field-of-study costs, graduate earnings, debt, completion, and admissions outcomes compiled from federal aid records, tax data, and IPEDS.
PSEO graduate earnings2019–21 graduation cohorts (release V4.13.0)
Earnings and employment outcomes of graduates by institution, degree level, and field of study, measured from state wage records.
BLS wages & outlookOEWS May 2025 release
Occupational employment and wage estimates plus 10-year job outlook, used to connect programs to real-world earnings.
FVT/GE program performanceProvisional preview, May 18, 2026 release
Program-level debt-to-earnings and earnings-premium measures behind the FVT/GE and STATS accountability frameworks.

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