At a glance
Average net price
$14,962
In-state, after aid
6-year graduation rate
44.7%
Admission rate
91%
Undergrad size
342
In-state tuition
$4,130
Out-of-state tuition
$10,950
Cost of attendance
$18,476
Median earnings (10y)
$54,329
Admissions
- SAT average
- Not available
- ACT midpoint
- Not available
- Retention
- Not available
- Locale
- Town
Programs breakdown
8 program areas reported · Heavily focused on trades & services (63% of credentials).
- STEM7%
- Health26%
- Humanities & arts4%
- Trades & services63%
- Construction trades50.3%~172 students/yr · Trades & servicesCompare schools
- Health professions25.9%~88 students/yr · HealthCompare schools
- ~23 students/yr · Trades & servicesCompare schools
- Engineering tech4.8%~16 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- ~14 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~12 students/yr · Trades & servicesCompare schools
- Transportation2.7%~9 students/yr · Trades & servicesCompare schools
- Computer science2.0%~7 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
Share of all degrees and certificates awarded in each broad CIP-2 program area (U.S. Department of Education, latest reporting year). Estimated students/yr = share × undergrad size.
Specific majors offered
11 specific majors with reported completions. Earnings shown are median annual earnings 1 year after graduation; debt is median student-loan debt at graduation.
| Major | Credential | Grads | Median earnings | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical/Electronics Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians. | Undergraduate certificate | 128 | $61,217 | $2,750 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions. | Associate's | 26 | — | — |
| Precision Metal Working. | Undergraduate certificate | 24 | — | — |
| Civil Engineering Technologies/Technicians. | Associate's | 17 | — | — |
| Precision Metal Working. | Associate's | 17 | — | — |
| Carpenters. | Associate's | 15 | — | — |
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other. | Associate's | 13 | — | — |
| Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants. | Undergraduate certificate | 13 | — | — |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians. | Associate's | 11 | — | — |
| Civil Engineering Technologies/Technicians. | Undergraduate certificate | 8 | — | — |
| Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management. | Associate's | 7 | — | — |
Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard Field of Study. Earnings cover graduates who received federal financial aid and are working / not enrolled. Cells marked "—" are not reported or were suppressed for privacy.
About Highlands College of Montana Tech
Highlands College of Montana Tech is a small institution located in Butte, Montana, primarily awarding the certificate. It enrolls roughly 342 undergraduate students in a town setting. The most popular fields of study include Construction trades, Health professions, Precision production.
Cost & tuition
The average net price at Highlands College of Montana Tech — what a typical student actually pays after grants and scholarships — is $14,962 per year, which is moderately priced compared to other U.S. institutions. Sticker tuition runs $4,130 for in-state students and $10,950 for out-of-state students before aid. Total cost of attendance, including housing, books, and living expenses, comes to about $18,476 annually.
Graduation & earnings outcomes
The 6-year graduation rate is 44.7%, a average completion outcome. Ten years after enrolling, the median graduate earns $54,329 per year according to U.S. Department of Education earnings tracking.
Programs & majors
Highlands College of Montana Tech confers degrees and certificates across 8 broad program areas, with the largest concentrations of completions in Construction trades, Health professions, Precision production. Grouped into wider academic categories, the mix is led by trades & services (63% of credentials), health (26% of credentials), stem (7% of credentials), which gives a quick read on the school's overall academic profile. Use the programs breakdown below to see every reported area, an estimated number of students per program per year, and links to compare other U.S. colleges in the same field.
Admissions
Highlands College of Montana Tech accepts 91% of applicants, making it open or near-open admission.
Location & campus
Set in Butte, Montana (town), Highlands College of Montana Tech draws students from across Montana and beyond. Prospective students often weigh proximity, cost of living, and local industry demand when choosing between schools in this area.
Frequently asked questions about Highlands College of Montana Tech
Q.How much does Highlands College of Montana Tech cost?
The average net price at Highlands College of Montana Tech is $14,962 per year after grants and scholarships, with total cost of attendance around $18,476.
Q.What is the graduation rate at Highlands College of Montana Tech?
Highlands College of Montana Tech has a 6-year graduation rate of 44.7% according to the latest U.S. Department of Education data.
Q.How hard is it to get into Highlands College of Montana Tech?
Highlands College of Montana Tech admits 91% of applicants, which is considered open or near-open admission.
Q.How much do Highlands College of Montana Tech graduates earn?
Ten years after enrolling, the median Highlands College of Montana Tech graduate earns $54,329 per year.
Q.What is tuition at Highlands College of Montana Tech?
Published tuition is $4,130 in-state and $10,950 out-of-state. Most students pay less than the sticker price after financial aid.
Q.Where is Highlands College of Montana Tech located?
Highlands College of Montana Tech is located in Butte, Montana (ZIP 59701).
Data on this page comes from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard and IPEDS, the federal sources colleges are required to report to. Net price, graduation rate, and earnings figures reflect the latest available federal release. Always verify current tuition and program availability directly with Highlands College of Montana Tech at their official website.