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Best Civil Engineering Schools in Montana

Montana has 2 colleges offering Civil Engineering programs tracked by the College Scorecard, producing 76 recent graduates. Graduates in Montana earn $53,545 on average within two years — 11% below the national average of $60,160. Lower cost of living or industry mix may explain the gap.

2
Schools in MT
$53,545
MT Avg. Earnings
$60,160
National Avg.
252
Schools Nationally

Public vs Private: Civil Engineering in Montana

Public Schools (1)
$56,234
avg. 2yr earnings
Private Schools (1)
$50,856
avg. 2yr earnings

Public schools in Montana produce comparable or higher early earnings for Civil Engineering graduates, often at lower cost — making them strong value options.

Civil Engineering Schools in Montana, Ranked by Earnings

#1
Montana State University logo

Montana State University

Bozeman, MT · Public

$56,234
2yr Earnings
1yr Earnings: $56,660
Graduates: 76
Acceptance: 86.8%
#2
Carroll College logo

Carroll College

Helena, MT · Private

$50,856
2yr Earnings
Acceptance: 72.6%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best school for Civil Engineering in Montana?
Montana State University ranks #1 for Civil Engineering in Montana with median graduate earnings of $56,234 within two years of graduation. There are 2 schools offering Civil Engineering programs in the state.
How much do Civil Engineering graduates earn in Montana?
Civil Engineering graduates in Montana earn an average of $53,545 within two years of graduation. This is 11% below the national average of $60,160 for this major.
What is the hardest Civil Engineering school to get into in Montana?
Carroll College is the most selective Civil Engineering program in Montana with an acceptance rate of 72.6%. The average acceptance rate across Civil Engineering programs in the state is 79.7%.
Should I attend a public or private school for Civil Engineering in Montana?
In Montana, private Civil Engineering programs produce average earnings of $50,856 vs $56,234 at public schools. However, public schools typically cost less — consider net price relative to earnings when calculating ROI. There are 1 public and 1 private options in the state.

Other Popular Majors in Montana

Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering $68,201 Management Information Systems and Services $44,284 Business/Commerce, General $40,033 Accounting and Related Services $39,729 Business Administration, Management and Operations $37,239 Mathematics $35,559 Criminal Justice and Corrections $31,588 Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities $30,190
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Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study file last updated June 2026. Institution-level figures elsewhere on the site come from the June 2026 release.