Helena College University of Montana
Helena, Montana · Public · 585 undergraduates
All 5 programs with reported earnings leave graduates out-earning a typical Montana high-school graduate (about $32,577/yr). Another 18 programs did not have enough data to judge.
What families actually pay
| Family income | Net price per year |
|---|---|
| Under $30k | $9,709 |
| $30k to $48k | $8,148 |
| $48k to $75k | $12,803 |
| $75k to $110k | $15,241 |
| $110k and up | $15,485 |
| All families (average) | $11,593 |
Net price is the yearly cost after grants and scholarships, by family income (College Scorecard). Credit: TuitionTracker.
Program earnings vs a high-school graduate
| Program | Credential | Median earnings | vs HS grad | Verdict | Median debt | Payback |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | Associate's Degree | $39,893 | +$7,316 | clears the bar | $12,000 | 1.6 yrs |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Associate's Degree | $69,033 | +$36,456 | clears the bar | $17,500 | 0.5 yrs |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | Associate's Degree | $50,149 | +$17,572 | clears the bar | $12,825 | 0.7 yrs |
| Precision Metal Working | Associate's Degree | $36,385 | +$3,808 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Accounting and Related Services | Associate's Degree | $53,281 | +$20,704 | clears the bar | $20,429 | 1 yr |
Access and outcomes: 18% of students receive Pell grants · 33% complete their program.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (release 2026-06-10). Earnings are median earnings of graduates measured up to four years after completing, compared to the state high-school-graduate earnings threshold. Figures describe past graduates and are never a promise. Method: methodology. Something look wrong? Report it.