At a glance
Average net price
$16,481
In-state, after aid
6-year graduation rate
58.2%
Admission rate
91%
Undergrad size
1,480
In-state tuition
$8,340
Out-of-state tuition
$26,150
Cost of attendance
$22,786
Median earnings (10y)
$54,329
Admissions
- SAT average
- 1,126
- ACT midpoint
- 24
- Retention
- 76.7%
- Locale
- Town
Programs breakdown
9 program areas reported · Heavily focused on stem (54% of credentials).
- STEM54%
- Health23%
- Business20%
- Humanities & arts2%
- Trades & services1%
- Engineering39.1%~579 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- Health professions23.3%~345 students/yr · HealthCompare schools
- Business20.2%~299 students/yr · BusinessCompare schools
- ~110 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- Computer science5.3%~78 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- Liberal arts1.9%~28 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~18 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- Mathematics0.9%~14 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- Transportation0.6%~9 students/yr · Trades & servicesCompare 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
33 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | Bachelor's | 93 | $61,229 | $35,839 |
| Mechanical Engineering. | Bachelor's | 76 | — | $25,750 |
| Public Health. | Master's | 76 | $107,850 | — |
| Civil Engineering. | Bachelor's | 62 | — | — |
| Management Information Systems and Services. | Bachelor's | 54 | $37,457 | $28,125 |
| Public Health. | Bachelor's | 40 | $47,640 | $27,000 |
| Petroleum Engineering. | Bachelor's | 35 | $94,544 | $27,000 |
| Biology, General. | Bachelor's | 27 | — | — |
| Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering. | Bachelor's | 18 | — | — |
| Environmental/Environmental Health Engineering. | Bachelor's | 18 | — | — |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General. | Bachelor's | 18 | — | — |
| Mining and Mineral Engineering. | Bachelor's | 16 | — | — |
| Business/Commerce, General. | Bachelor's | 16 | — | $21,271 |
| Geological/Geophysical Engineering. | Bachelor's | 14 | — | — |
| Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences. | Master's | 14 | — | — |
| Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management. | Bachelor's | 12 | — | — |
| Engineering, General. | Master's | 12 | — | — |
| Computer Science. | Bachelor's | 11 | — | — |
| Metallurgical Engineering. | Bachelor's | 11 | — | — |
| Mathematics. | Bachelor's | 10 | — | — |
| Computer Engineering. | Bachelor's | 8 | — | — |
| Environmental/Environmental Health Engineering. | Master's | 8 | — | — |
| Ecology, Evolution, Systematics, and Population Biology. | Undergraduate certificate | 8 | — | — |
| Mathematics and Statistics, Other. | Bachelor's | 8 | — | — |
| Management Information Systems and Services. | Undergraduate certificate | 8 | — | — |
| Mining and Mineral Engineering. | Master's | 7 | — | — |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities. | Bachelor's | 7 | — | — |
| Ecology, Evolution, Systematics, and Population Biology. | Master's | 7 | — | — |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | Undergraduate certificate | 7 | — | — |
| Materials Sciences. | Doctoral | 5 | — | — |
| Medical Illustration and Informatics. | Bachelor's | 4 | $34,437 | — |
| Engineering, General. | Bachelor's | 1 | $59,958 | — |
| Electrical/Electronics Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians. | Undergraduate certificate | — | $61,217 | $2,750 |
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 Montana Technological University
Montana Technological University is a mid-sized institution located in Butte, Montana, primarily awarding the bachelor's degree. It enrolls roughly 1,480 undergraduate students in a town setting. The most popular fields of study include Engineering, Health professions, Business.
Cost & tuition
The average net price at Montana Technological University — what a typical student actually pays after grants and scholarships — is $16,481 per year, which is moderately priced compared to other U.S. institutions. Sticker tuition runs $8,340 for in-state students and $26,150 for out-of-state students before aid. Total cost of attendance, including housing, books, and living expenses, comes to about $22,786 annually.
Graduation & earnings outcomes
The 6-year graduation rate is 58.2%, a above-average completion outcome. 76.7% of first-time students return for a second year, a useful proxy for student satisfaction and academic fit. Ten years after enrolling, the median graduate earns $54,329 per year according to U.S. Department of Education earnings tracking.
Programs & majors
Montana Technological University confers degrees and certificates across 9 broad program areas, with the largest concentrations of completions in Engineering, Health professions, Business. Grouped into wider academic categories, the mix is led by stem (54% of credentials), health (23% of credentials), business (20% 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
Montana Technological University accepts 91% of applicants, making it open or near-open admission. Admitted students have an average SAT score around 1,126. The ACT midpoint for admitted students is roughly 24.
Location & campus
Set in Butte, Montana (town), Montana Technological University 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 Montana Technological University
Q.How much does Montana Technological University cost?
The average net price at Montana Technological University is $16,481 per year after grants and scholarships, with total cost of attendance around $22,786.
Q.What is the graduation rate at Montana Technological University?
Montana Technological University has a 6-year graduation rate of 58.2% according to the latest U.S. Department of Education data.
Q.How hard is it to get into Montana Technological University?
Montana Technological University admits 91% of applicants, which is considered open or near-open admission.
Q.How much do Montana Technological University graduates earn?
Ten years after enrolling, the median Montana Technological University graduate earns $54,329 per year.
Q.What is tuition at Montana Technological University?
Published tuition is $8,340 in-state and $26,150 out-of-state. Most students pay less than the sticker price after financial aid.
Q.Where is Montana Technological University located?
Montana Technological University 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 Montana Technological University at their official website.