Missoula Business Talent Pipeline Gains National Rank

Employers hiring business interns in Missoula can draw on a program ranked among the top 15% of U.S. public undergraduate business schools.

Updated on Nov. 8, 2026 in Internships

Missoula Business Talent Pipeline Gains National Rank

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The University of Montana College of Business was ranked No. 89 among undergraduate business programs at public universities and No. 149 among all undergraduate business programs nationwide in the 2027 U.S. News & World Report Best Colleges Rankings. For Missoula-area students and employers, the ranking adds a data point to the local talent pipeline for business careers.

Why it matters

Rankings are one signal students and employers use when choosing where to recruit, hire interns, and place graduates. Enrollment has risen each year for five years, and 94% of alumni are working or in graduate school within six months, suggesting the program's output is being absorbed by the regional job market.

The 2027 U.S. News & World Report ranking places the College of Business at No. 89 among public undergraduate business programs and No. 149 nationwide. Enrollment has grown each year for five years, and 94% of alumni were working or in graduate school within six months of graduation.

The players

University of Montana College of Business

The business school of the University of Montana in Missoula, offering eight undergraduate majors with experiential learning and career support for students.

U.S. News & World Report

A national media publisher whose annual Best Colleges rankings are widely used by prospective students and employers to compare academic programs.

The details

The College of Business offers eight undergraduate majors, including a cybersecurity major and an entertainment, events and sports management major, both launched within the past two years. Students gain experiential learning and take part in student organizations, with advising and career support intended to connect them to internships and jobs. For employers in Missoula, that means a steady flow of graduates from newer, market-facing majors.

2027 U.S. News & World Report Best Colleges Rankings edition published, including the College of Business ranking.
Cybersecurity and entertainment, events and sports management majors launched within the past two years.
College of Business enrollment has increased each year for the past five years.

Market Landscape

The 2027 U.S. News & World Report Best Colleges Rankings is the annual national benchmark that places the College of Business among undergraduate business programs. The College of Business ranked first among Big Sky Conference institutions, positioning it within its conference peer group.

Employers in Missoula recruiting business interns and entry-level staff can expect a growing pool of graduates with training in newer areas such as cybersecurity and sports management. Hiring managers may find it useful to build relationships with the College of Business advising and career support offices when planning internship pipelines.

The takeaway

Operators who recruit interns and graduates should track the cybersecurity and entertainment, events and sports management majors as they mature. Reach out to the College of Business career support team to learn about placement opportunities before posting internship roles.