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Top Nursing Schools in Montana

This page lists 14 schools in Montana that reported awards in licensed nursing education to the U.S. Department of Education for 2023-24 — including 4 practical/vocational nursing (LPN/LVN), 8 associate degree (ADN), 8 bachelor's (BSN), 2 master's and 1 Doctor of Nursing Practice award levels. By ownership, 11 public and 3 private nonprofit. 9 appear in the CCNE or ACEN accreditor directories for at least one nursing program level. The largest concentrations are in Great Falls (2) and Helena (2).

Data last reviewed: October 6, 2026

Sources: IPEDS (U.S. Dept. of Education) / CCNE directory / ACEN directory

Listing does not certify educational quality or guarantee licensure eligibility. Verify details with the school before applying.

14 schools

Listed alphabetically. Inclusion is editorial selection, not a ranking — see our methodology. How schools are selected

Schools (14)

Aaniiih Nakoda College

PublicFour-year collegeHarlem, MT

Aaniiih Nakoda College is a public four-year college in Harlem, MT. It reported 7 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.

Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)

ADN

ACEN: ADN

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Blackfeet Community College

Private nonprofitFour-year collegeBrowning, MT

Blackfeet Community College is a private nonprofit four-year college in Browning, MT. It reported 2 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.

Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)

BSN

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Carroll College campus

Carroll College

Private nonprofitFour-year collegeHelena, MT

Carroll College is a private nonprofit four-year college in Helena, MT. It reported 38 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.

Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)

BSN

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Flathead Valley Community College

PublicCommunity / two-year collegeKalispell, MT

Flathead Valley Community College is a public community / two-year college in Kalispell, MT. It reported 30 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.

Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)

LPN/LVN, ADN

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Great Falls College Montana State University

PublicCommunity / two-year collegeGreat Falls, MT

Great Falls College Montana State University is a public community / two-year college in Great Falls, MT. It reported 39 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.

Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)

LPN/LVN, ADN

ACEN: ADN (candidate)

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Helena College University of Montana

PublicCommunity / two-year collegeHelena, MT

Helena College University of Montana is a public community / two-year college in Helena, MT. It reported 46 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.

Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)

LPN/LVN, ADN

ACEN: ADN

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Miles Community College campus

Miles Community College

PublicCommunity / two-year collegeMiles City, MT

Miles Community College is a public community / two-year college in Miles City, MT. It reported 18 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.

Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)

ADN

ACEN: ADN

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Montana State University campus

Montana State University

PublicUniversityBozeman, MT

Montana State University is a public university in Bozeman, MT. It reported 431 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.

Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)

BSN, MSN, Grad Cert, DNP, DNP-FNP

CCNE: BSN, MSN, DNP, Post-Master's

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Montana State University Billings campus

Montana State University Billings

PublicUniversityBillings, MT

Montana State University Billings is a public university in Billings, MT. It reported 69 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.

Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)

LPN/LVN, ADN, BSN

CCNE: BSN

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Montana State University-Northern campus

Montana State University-Northern

PublicUniversityHavre, MT

Montana State University-Northern is a public university in Havre, MT. It reported 32 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.

Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)

ADN, BSN

ACEN: ADN, BSN

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Montana Technological University campus

Montana Technological University

PublicUniversityButte, MT

Montana Technological University is a public university in Butte, MT. It reported 45 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.

Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)

BSN

CCNE: BSN

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Salish Kootenai College campus

Salish Kootenai College

PublicFour-year collegePablo, MT

Salish Kootenai College is a public four-year college in Pablo, MT. It reported 21 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.

Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)

BSN

ACEN: BSN

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The University of Montana campus

The University of Montana

PublicUniversityMissoula, MT

The University of Montana is a public university in Missoula, MT. It reported 36 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.

Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)

ADN

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University of Providence

Private nonprofitUniversityGreat Falls, MT

University of Providence is a private nonprofit university in Great Falls, MT. It reported 76 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.

Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)

BSN, MSN

CCNE: BSN, MSN, Post-Master's

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Before you apply in Montana

  • Prelicensure nursing programs must be approved by the state's board of nursing. Check the board's current list for the campus you will attend.
  • Program accreditation (CCNE, ACEN or CNEA) is separate from state approval and from the institution's own accreditation. Each school page shows which records we found and where.
  • Online programs based in another state may not accept residents of Montana. See online coursework and clinical requirements.