Highlands College of Montana Tech

Butte, MT · Public · Certificate degrees · Town

C+

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About Highlands College of Montana Tech

Highlands College of Montana Tech is a small, public institution in Butte, MT, in a town setting. It enrolls about 342 students. 45% of students complete their degree on time. Ten years after enrolling, graduates earn a median of $54,329.

Open

Acceptance

$14,962

Net price

342

Enrollment

45%

Grad rate

Report Card

C+

Academics

Graduation & retention rates

B+

Value

Earnings vs. cost of attendance

B-

Career Outcomes

Graduate earnings after 10 years

A-

Affordability

Average net price after aid

N/A

Selectivity

How hard it is to get in

Diversity

Racial & ethnic balance of students

Grades are computed from official U.S. Department of Education metrics (graduation, cost, earnings, selectivity and student diversity).

Admissions

Open admissions

Acceptance rate

—

SAT average

—

ACT midpoint

This school has an open-admissions policy — most applicants are admitted.

Cost & Financial Aid

$14,962

Average net price

$4,130

In-state tuition

$10,950

Out-of-state tuition

$12,120

Room & board

$1,240

Books & supplies

$18,476

Total cost of attendance

13%

Students receiving Pell grants

21%

Students with federal loans

$18,750

Median student debt

Average net price by family income

$0–30K

$11,650

$30–48K

$13,183

$48–75K

$15,314

$75–110K

$17,091

$110K+

$17,792

Net price is the average annual cost after grants and scholarships for federally-aided students.

Popular Majors

Construction Trades50.9%

Health & Nursing20.9%

Precision Production8.6%

Computer Science4.9%

Engineering Tech4.3%

Multidisciplinary4.3%

Mechanic & Repair Tech4.3%

Transportation1.8%

After Graduation

$54,329

Median earnings (10 yrs)

$48,356

Median earnings (6 yrs)

45%

Graduation rate

55%

Retention rate

76%

Earn more than a HS grad

$7,873

Instructional spend / student

Student Body

342

Total enrollment

19%

Part-time

Avg. age at entry

34%

First-generation

Gender balance

41% women

59% men

Race & ethnicity

White

75%

Two or more races

Hispanic

American Indian / Alaska Native

Asian

Black

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