Helena College University of Montana
A good fit for families looking for lower cost and students who want small classes and close faculty access. no major red flags in the data. a public school with 585 students.
About This School
Helena College University of Montana is a public institution located in Helena, Montana with approximately 585 undergraduate students enrolled. The average net price after financial aid is $11,593 per year. Typical graduates earn $39,600 within 10 years of enrollment.
Helena College - University of Montana is a public community college in Helena, Montana. It was established in 1939 and was previously known as Helena College of Technology of the University of Montana, and the Helena Vocational-Technical Center. The school offers associate degrees in arts, science, and applied science as well as technical proficiency certificates in various fields.
Worth considering if you're looking for an affordable, career-focused associate degree without taking on heavy debt — graduates leave with just $9,500 in median debt, which is impressively low. The trade-off is that median earnings sit at $39,600 a decade out, so this is a practical stepping stone rather than a path to high earnings, and the small enrollment of 641 students reflects its community college scope. If your goal is a two-year technical credential or a transfer pathway on a tight budget, this school makes real financial sense.
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Net Price by Family Income
Average annual cost after grants/scholarships, by household income. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
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After Graduation
Earnings 6 Years After Enrollment, by Gender
Gap: 24% less for female graduates. National avg ~16%.
Will This School Pay Off?
Solid return. Earnings outpace debt, though major choice matters.
Earnings data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. These are means across all graduates, not specific to any major.
Student Body
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (585 undergraduates).
Contact & Location
Address
Helena College University of Montana
1115 N Roberts Street
Helena, MT 59601
Official Links
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Sources & Methodology
Primary data source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Accessed via automated sync. Latest values may come from different reporting years depending on the metric.
School overview from Wikipedia. Used for context only, not as a primary data source for admissions, cost, or outcomes claims.
- Earnings figures are institution-level averages, not major-specific.
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