Best BSW Colleges in Montana 2026
2 ranked BSW programs in Montana
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All 2 Ranked Colleges in Montana
Coming in at #324, Salish Kootenai College is a BSW program with room to grow. That said, rankings don't tell the whole story — factors like location, campus culture, and fieldwork opportunities matter too.
The school holds onto 82.0% of its first-year students, a sign that people who enroll here tend to stay and finish. At $5,076 per year, the tuition is moderate — not the cheapest option, but far from the most expensive. The program is smaller, with 7 social work completions last year — which can mean more personalized attention.
Coming in at #386, The University of Montana is a BSW program with room to grow. That said, rankings don't tell the whole story — factors like location, campus culture, and fieldwork opportunities matter too.
A 75.0% retention rate shows that students at The University of Montana are finding the support they need to persist. You'll pay $5,736 per year in tuition, which is in the typical range for BSW programs. The University of Montana produced 33 BSW completions recently, showing the program has meaningful throughput.
Where a BSW Leads
A Bachelor of Social Work opens into six main practice areas, and pay differs between them by more than most prospective students expect. Each guide below carries the full BLS percentile spread, pay by work setting, and pay by state. Figures are May 2025 medians.
Nonprofits and government — program development, policy, advocacy
K-12 districts — attendance, behavior, family support, IEP teams
Hospitals, clinics, home health — discharge planning and care coordination
Community clinics and hospitals — assessment, counseling, crisis response
Treatment centers and public health — recovery planning and aftercare
County and state agencies — child protection, foster care, family preservation
Not sure which fits? Start with the career and salary overview or the is social work for me self-assessment.