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Highlands College of Montana Tech

Butte, MTPublicTown Setting
Open Admission • 91% Acceptance
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91%
Accept Rate
Open Admission
$14,962
Avg Net Cost
After financial aid
342
Students
Small campus body
$48,356
Median Earnings
6 Years Post-Graduation

Overview & Identity

Highlands College of Montana Tech is a public institution located in the town setting of Butte, MT. The university supports an undergraduate student body of 342 students and has an admission acceptance rate of 91%.

Quick Facts

Institution Type
Public
Student Population
342 (Small)
Admissions Selectivity
91% (Open Admission)
Predominant Degree
Certificates
Locale / Setting
Town

Admissions & Academics

Admitted Student Scores

SAT ReadingNot Reported
SAT MathNot Reported
ACT CompositeNot Reported
91%
Acceptance Rate
Open Admission

Top Majors & Programs

Health Sciences26% of degrees

Programs / Fields of Study

Program
Credential
Earnings 4yr
Earnings 5yr
Debt
Electrical/Electronics Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians.
Credential: Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma
Earnings 4yr: $98,271
Earnings 5yr: $88,641
Debt: $2,750
Accounting and Related Services.
Credential: Associate's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: $40,529
Debt: N/A
Accounting and Related Services.
Credential: Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions.
Credential: Associate's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Business Operations Support and Assistant Services.
Credential: Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Business Operations Support and Assistant Services.
Credential: Associate's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Carpenters.
Credential: Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Carpenters.
Credential: Associate's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Civil Engineering Technologies/Technicians.
Credential: Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Civil Engineering Technologies/Technicians.
Credential: Associate's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications.
Credential: Associate's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management.
Credential: Associate's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Ground Transportation.
Credential: Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Medical Illustration and Informatics.
Credential: Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other.
Credential: Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other.
Credential: Associate's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants.
Credential: Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Precision Metal Working.
Credential: Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Precision Metal Working.
Credential: Associate's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians.
Credential: Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A

Tuition & Cost Portrait

Avg Net Price$14,962
In-State Tuition$4,130
Out-of-State Tuition$10,950
Net Price DifferentiatorAverage Net Price is what typical families actually pay out of pocket after receiving federal, state, and institutional grants and scholarships. It provides a more accurate metric of affordability than the sticker tuition.

Financial Assistance & Support

13%
Pell Grants
21%
Take Loans
58%
Repayment

Student Outcomes & ROI

Earnings Milestones Post-Graduation

6 Years Post-Entry
$48,356
+12% growth
10 Years Post-Entry
$54,329

Completion Signals

45%
Graduation Rate
4-Year Completion
55%
Retention Rate
1st-to-2nd Year Return
Median Debt at Graduation
$9,847
Est. Monthly Payment
$106/mo
Based on standard 10yr path

Campus & Demographics

Student Demographics & Community

Diversity Mix

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Gender Balance

59%
Men
41%
Women
The campus gender distribution displays a split of 59% men and 41% women.

Student Vitals

First-Gen Share
34%
Part-Time Share
19%
Avg Family Income
$52,632
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