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.
Listed alphabetically. Inclusion is editorial selection, not a ranking — see our methodology. How schools are selected
Schools (14)
| School | Location | Ownership | Nursing awards / programs | Accreditation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aaniiih Nakoda College | Harlem, MT | Public | ADN | ACEN |
| Blackfeet Community College | Browning, MT | Private nonprofit | BSN | — |
| Carroll College | Helena, MT | Private nonprofit | BSN | — |
| Flathead Valley Community College | Kalispell, MT | Public | LPN/LVN, ADN | — |
| Great Falls College Montana State University | Great Falls, MT | Public | LPN/LVN, ADN | ACEN (candidate) |
| Helena College University of Montana | Helena, MT | Public | LPN/LVN, ADN | ACEN |
| Miles Community College | Miles City, MT | Public | ADN | ACEN |
| Montana State University | Bozeman, MT | Public | BSN, MSN, Grad Cert, DNP, DNP-FNP | CCNE |
| Montana State University Billings | Billings, MT | Public | LPN/LVN, ADN, BSN | CCNE |
| Montana State University-Northern | Havre, MT | Public | ADN, BSN | ACEN |
| Montana Technological University | Butte, MT | Public | BSN | CCNE |
| Salish Kootenai College | Pablo, MT | Public | BSN | ACEN |
| The University of Montana | Missoula, MT | Public | ADN | — |
| University of Providence | Great Falls, MT | Private nonprofit | BSN, MSN | CCNE |
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.