Highlands College of Montana Tech, MT
Public
2-Year • Small
Associate's College • Largely Vocational • Traditional and Non-Traditional Students
Open Admissions
2 Campuses
Branch Campus
Highlands College of Montana Tech Rankings
Affordability87
Selectivity49
Retention5
Graduation1
Earnings45
Diversity13
1 ← Poor
Great → 100
Academics
Academics at Highlands College of Montana Tech
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Bachelor’s
47%
Associate’s
53%
Certificate
Assoc
Highest Degree
Share of Graduates by Field of Study
Business, Management, Marketing9%
Computer and Information Sciences3%
Construction Trades5%
Engineering Technologies2%
Health Professions and Related Programs14%
Mechanic and Repair Technologies36%
Multi-disciplinary Studies5%
Precision Production26%
Admissions
Getting into Highlands College of Montana Tech
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Admission Rate
-
Median SAT Math
-
Median SAT Reading
-
Median ACT Composite
Typical Test Scores
Cost
Cost of Attending Highlands College of Montana Tech
$4K
In-State Tuition
$9K
Out-of-State Tuition
$14K
Average Total Cost
$10K
Average Net Cost
Average Net Price by Family Income
| Family Income | School | MT | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | $8K | $10K | $14K |
| $30K–$48K | $9K | $11K | $15K |
| $48K–$75K | $11K | $13K | $17K |
| $75K–$110K | $13K | $15K | $19K |
| >$110K | $13K | $17K | $21K |
Debt
Typical Debt after Highlands College of Montana Tech
31%
Receive Federal Loans
$11K
Median Federal Debt
58%
Repayment Rate
$218
Median Payment
Received Financial Aid
| Family Income | School | MT | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | 40% | 53% | 57% |
| $30K–$48K | 16% | 16% | 16% |
| $48K–$75K | 17% | 15% | 12% |
| $75K–$110K | 14% | 13% | 9% |
| >$110K | 14% | 14% | 11% |
Student Debt
| Category | School | MT | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| The median debt for family income between $0–$30K | $13K | $11K | $11K |
| The median debt for family income between $30K–$75K | $11K | $11K | $12K |
| The median debt for students with family income >$75K | $10K | $10K | $12K |
| The median debt for Pell students | $14K | $12K | $12K |
| The median debt for no-Pell students | $8K | $9K | $11K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 90th percentile | $38K | $26K | $25K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 75th percentile | $26K | $18K | $18K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 25th percentile | $5K | $5K | $6K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 10th percentile | $3K | $3K | $3K |
Repayment Rates
| Period | School | MT | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-year after entering repayment | 54% | 51% | 43% |
| 3-years after entering repayment | 58% | 55% | 46% |
| 5-years after entering repayment | 64% | 60% | 50% |
| 7-years after entering repayment | 70% | 66% | 55% |
Completion
Completion Rates at Highlands College of Montana Tech
54%
Retention Rate
11%
Transfer Rate
27%
Withdrawal Rate
24%
Graduation Rate
Graduation Rates by Time Taken
| Time Taken | School | MT | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Within 4 Years | 19% | 30% | 38% |
| Within 6 Years | 24% | 45% | 55% |
| Within 8 Years | 25% | 47% | 56% |
Graduation Rates by Ethnicity
| Ethnicity and Nativity | School | MT | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 50% | 58% | 53% |
| Caucasian | 28% | 46% | 52% |
| Native American or Alaskan Native | 25% | 34% | 40% |
| Other race | 21% | 40% | 44% |
Outcomes
Outcomes after Highlands College of Montana Tech
90%
Employment Rate
$38K
Median Salary
$22K
25 Pctl Salary
$64K
75 Pctl Salary
Employment over Time
| Period | School | MT | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Employed 6 years after enrollment | 90% | 83% | 85% |
| Employed 7 years after enrollment | 89% | 83% | 84% |
| Employed 8 years after enrollment | 87% | 81% | 84% |
| Employed 9 years after enrollment | 89% | 81% | 83% |
| Employed 10 years after enrollment | 85% | 80% | 83% |
Distribution of Earnings after Graduation
| Percentile | School | MT | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile of earnings | $9K | $6K | $7K |
| 25th percentile of earnings | $22K | $15K | $17K |
| 50th percentile of earnings | $38K | $25K | $29K |
| 75th percentile of earnings | $64K | $42K | $43K |
| 90th percentile of earnings | $82K | $54K | $57K |
Median Earnings over Time
| Period | School | MT | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings 6 years after enrollment | $38K | $25K | $29K |
| Earnings 8 years after enrollment | $39K | $27K | $32K |
| Earnings 10 years after enrollment | $42K | $31K | $35K |
Students
Students at Highlands College of Montana Tech
413
Undergraduates
76%
Full-time Undergrads
24
Avg Entry Age
-
Graduate Students
Enrollment by Gender
| Gender | School | MT | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female degree-seeking undergraduates | 47% | 65% | 64% |
| Male degree-seeking undergraduates | 53% | 32% | 35% |
Enrollment by Race and Nativity
| Race and Nativity | School | MT | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 1% | 1% | 4% |
| Black | <1% | 1% | 18% |
| Caucasian | 86% | 63% | 49% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2% | 3% | 18% |
| Native American or Alaskan Native | 3% | 23% | 1% |
| Non-US citizens/residents | <1% | 1% | 2% |
| Other race | 8% | 3% | 4% |
Enrollment by Family Income
| Family Income | School | MT | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | 22% | 36% | 43% |
| $30K–$48K | 15% | 18% | 18% |
| $48K–$75K | 22% | 20% | 16% |
Location Map
Nearby Colleges
Colleges near Highlands College of Montana Tech, MT
Butte Academy of Beauty Culture
5 miles, N
Montana Technological University
6 miles, NW
The University of Montana-Western
51 miles, S
Pima Medical Institute-Dillon
51 miles, S