Highlands College of Montana Tech

Highlands College of Montana Tech is a public community college located in Butte, MT. It offers 23 major programs through Certificate and Associate's programs. (Of that, the distance learning opportunity (online degrees/courses) is given to 1 programs).

The 2024 tuition & fees are $3,980 for Montana residents and $10,370 for out-of-state students at Highlands College of Montana Tech. Its tuition & fees are cheaper than the average costs ($9,071) of public community colleges in Montana.

It has 655 students that are lower than the average population (710 students) of community colleges in Montana. In addition, 45 students have enrolled online exclusively. The student to faculty ratio is 13 to 1 which is lower than the average ratio (14 to 1) of Montana community colleges. The average earning after 10 years of graduation from the school is $52,100.

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Academic Overview

Highlands College of Montana Tech is a 2-4 years, public school located in Butte, Montana. For the academic year 2023-2024, the tuition & fees are $3,980 for Montana residents and $10,370 for other students on average. It offers 23 degree programs through 7 Certificate, 12 Associate's programs. Of that, the distance learning opportunity is given to 1 programs ( programs). The average earning in 10 years after graduation from the school is $52,100.

Directory Information and Key Academic Statistics
Type	2-4 years, public
Address	25 Basin Creek Rd, Butte, MT
Phone	406-496-3711
Tuition & Fees (2023-2024) »	In-State$3,980 Out-of-State$10,370
Student Population »	655 Total Enrollment
Graduation Rate »	34%
Transfer-out Rate	23%
Retention Rate	65% (Full-time) 40% (Part-time)
Average Financial Aid »	$2,259
Students to Faculty	13:1 (7.69%)
Average Earning After 10 years of graduation	$52,100

2024 Tuition & Fees

The 2024 tuition & fees are $3,980 for Montana residents and $10,370 for out-of-state students at Highlands College of Montana Tech. Its tuition & fees are cheaper than the average tuition ($9,071) over public community colleges in Montana.

The following table shows the 2023-2024 tuition & fees, books & supplies, and living costs at Highlands College of Montana Tech. Then, we compare its costs to Montana community colleges and all U.S. community colleges. In addition, the chart shows the changes in tuition over the last 5 years.

Each cost is an average amount over the offered programs at the school. You can check more comprehensive tuition information on the cost of attendance page.

2024 Tuition & Fees

2024 Cost Of Attendance
	Montana Residents	Out-of-State
Tuition & Fees	$3,980	$10,370
Books & Supplies	$1,260
On-Campus Living Costs	$15,578
Off-Campus Living Costs	$15,578
Average Financial Aid	$2,259
Cost of Attendance	$20,818	$27,208
After Financial Aid	$18,559	$24,949
Average Earning After 10 years of graduation	$52,100

Cost per Credit Hour

2024 Tuition & Fees and Comparison
	Montana Residents	Out-of-State Students
Highlands College of Montana Tech	$3,980	$10,370
Public Community Colleges in Montana	$4,384	$9,071
Public Community Colleges in U.S.	$4,939	$8,623

Offered Degrees/Programs By Area of Study

Highlands College of Montana Tech offers Certificate and Associate's programs. Of that, 1 programs can be conferred by distance learning - The following table summarizes the number of offered programs by degree types.

Total Number of Programs
	Certificate	Associate's	Bachelor's
Online Programs	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED
Total Programs	7	12	NOT OFFERED

The next tables list major programs with offered degrees and online availability. The number on each column denotes the conferred degree of the program.

The numbers include completers through on-campus classes and partially online classes as well as only online classes. Only in Classroom means that the program is offered only on-site classes and not offered denotes that the school does not offer the program.

You may want to see all schools offering a major program by following the link on the title of the program.

Computer and Information Sciences

what is Computer and Information Sciences program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED
Computer and Information Systems Security/Information Assurance	NOT OFFERED	4 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED
Web/Multimedia Management and Webmaster	NOT OFFERED	2 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED

Engineering Technology

what is Engineering Technology program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Civil Engineering Technology/Technician	NOT OFFERED	5 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED

Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies

what is Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies (other)	NOT OFFERED	4 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED

Construction Trades

what is Construction Trades program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Carpentry/Carpenter	NOT OFFERED	4 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED

Mechanics and Repairers

what is Mechanics and Repairers program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Electrical/Electronics Maintenance and Repair Technology (other)	60 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician	NOT OFFERED	7 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED

Precision Production Trades

what is Precision Production Trades program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Machine Tool Technology/Machinist	4 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	5 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED
Welding Technology/Welder	9 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED
Precision Metal Working (other)	NOT OFFERED	7 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED

Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences

what is Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer	NOT OFFERED	12 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED

Business

what is Business program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping	NOT OFFERED	1 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED
Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science	NOT OFFERED	2 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED

Student Population

There are 655 students at Highlands College of Montana Tech including both full-time and part-time students. By gender, 330 male students and 326 female students are attending the school.

The following table shows the total number of students by gender and attending status at the school. You can check more enrollment information of the school.

Student Population
	Total	Full-Time	Part-time
Total	656	266	390
Male Students	330	176	154
Female Students	326	90	236

Distance Learning (Online Degree/Program) Student Population

At Highlands College of Montana Tech, there are 655 students including in both full-time and part-time status. Of that, 190 students were attending classes through distance learning (45 students are enrolled exclusively and 145 are enrolled in some online courses) .

Distance Learning Enrollment Distribution
Total Enrollment	655
Enrolled Exclusively in Online Courses	45
Enrolled in Some But Not All Online Courses	145
Not Enrolled In Any Online Courses	465

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