Highlands College of Montana Tech

Public certificate school in Butte, MT that costs an average of $15,888 a year after financial aid and graduates 45% of full-time students.

Net price / year
$15,888
Acceptance rate
Open
Graduation rate
45%
Earnings after 10 yrs
$59,491

PublicTown (remote)342 undergraduates

Cost of Highlands College of Montana Tech

Total cost of attendance (per year)$20,636
Tuition and fees, in-state$4,260
Tuition and fees, out-of-state$11,080
Housing and food (on campus)$12,726
Books and supplies$1,240
Average net price after aid$15,888

Net price by family income

Family incomeAverage net price / year
$0–30,000$13,596
$30,001–48,000$13,977
$48,001–75,000$15,001
$75,001–110,000$19,620
$110,001+$20,536

Net price is what students actually pay after grants and scholarships (in-state students). Get your own estimate with Highlands College of Montana Tech's net price calculator ↗.

Admissions

Acceptance rateOpen admission (everyone admitted)

Graduation, earnings and debt

Graduation rate45%
First-year retention55%
Median earnings 6 years after enrolling$58,638
Median earnings 10 years after enrolling$59,491
Rank in Montana (earnings)1st of 4 similar colleges
Median debt of graduates$15,789
Typical monthly loan payment$179 (10-year plan)
Students with Pell grants19%
Students with federal loans18%

Majors and programs at Highlands College of Montana Tech

Earnings one year after graduation and median debt, by program. Click a program for details and comparisons.

Certificate programs (12)

ProgramGraduates (2 yrs)Earnings after 1 yrMedian debt
Electrical/Electronics Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians68$64,534$2,750
Accounting and Related Services———
Business Operations Support and Assistant Services———
Carpenters———
Civil Engineering Technologies/Technicians8——
Electrical and Power Transmission Installers60——
Ground Transportation6——
Medical Illustration and Informatics2——
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other1——
Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants32——
Precision Metal Working1——
Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians2——

Associate's degree programs (10)

ProgramGraduates (2 yrs)Earnings after 1 yrMedian debt
Accounting and Related Services2——
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions33—$18,500
Business Operations Support and Assistant Services———
Carpenters25——
Civil Engineering Technologies/Technicians17——
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications———
Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management4——
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other15——
Precision Metal Working14——
Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians9——

Similar colleges in Montana

CollegeCityNet price / yrAcceptanceEarnings
Montana Academy of SalonsGreat Falls$10,878—$30,032
Aveda Institute MontanaBillings$21,319——
Crevier's Academy of Cosmetology ArtsKalispell$8,063—$25,274
Academy of Cosmetology IncBozeman$16,287—$38,325

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About Highlands College of Montana Tech

TypePublic certificate school
LocationButte, MT
SettingTown (remote)
Undergraduates342
Student-to-faculty ratio14 to 1
AccreditorNorthwest Commission on Colleges and Universities
Websitemtech.edu ↗

Frequently asked questions

How much does Highlands College of Montana Tech cost per year?

The full cost of attendance is $20,636 a year (tuition and fees: $4,260 in-state, $11,080 out-of-state). After grants and scholarships the average student pays $15,888 a year, and students from families earning under $30,000 pay about $13,596.

How much do Highlands College of Montana Tech graduates earn?

Former students earn a median of $59,491 a year, 10 years after first enrolling — 1st of 4 similar colleges in Montana.

What is Highlands College of Montana Tech's graduation rate?

45% of full-time students graduate within 150% of the normal program length, and 55% of first-year students return for a second year.