Helena College University of Montana
A good fit for families looking for lower cost and students who want small classes and close faculty access. graduation rate is below 40%. 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. The graduation rate is 37%, and the typical graduate earns $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.
Popular Programs
Percentage of degrees awarded. Source: College Scorecard.
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Cost & Financial Aid
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%.
What Each Major Actually Earns
Median earnings four years after graduation, by major, next to the national median for that same major at every college. The school-wide average hides this: at most schools the spread between the best- and worst-paying majors is far wider than the gap between schools.
Helena College University of Montana graduates earn most above the national rate in Accounting and Related Services ($53,281 vs $47,660 nationally), and most below it in Precision Metal Working ($36,385 vs $56,451).
| Major | Grads | Here | National | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | 42 | $39,893 | $44,125 | −$4,232 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | 29 | $69,033 | $80,813 | −$11,780 |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | 19 | $50,149 | $58,424 | −$8,275 |
| Precision Metal Working | 10 | $36,385 | $56,451 | −$20,066 |
| Accounting and Related Services | 6 | $53,281 | $47,660 | +$5,621 |
U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard field-of-study data. Median earnings of graduates working and not enrolled four years after completing an associate's degreehere. Majors with too few graduates to report are omitted for privacy, so this is not the school's full program list.
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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Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Helena College University of Montana cost?
The average net price at Helena College University of Montana is about $11,593 per year after grants and scholarships, based on federal data. Your actual cost depends on your family's finances and aid package.
What is the graduation rate at Helena College University of Montana?
Helena College University of Montana has a graduation rate of 37%, according to U.S. Department of Education data.
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.
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- Some metrics are based on Title IV financial aid recipients only.
- Some values may be privacy-suppressed or rolled up by the Department of Education.
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