What programs are offered and at what credential level?

Programs include associate degrees in Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications, Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management, Civil Engineering Technologies/Technicians, Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other, Carpenters, and undergraduate certificates in Civil Engineering Technologies/Technicians, Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other, and Carpenters.

What do graduates of the Civil Engineering Technologies/Technicians program typically earn?

For the Civil Engineering Technologies/Technicians associate degree, median earnings 2 years after completion are reported at $38,829.

How many students finish their programs?

The school reports a completion rate of 32.9%, indicating that about 33 out of every 100 students complete their training.

Is this school public or private?

Highlands College of Montana Tech is a public school located in Butte, MT.

What is the typical student debt compared to the yearly net price?

The average annual net price is $14,962, and the median student debt at completion is $18,750.

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Highlands College of Montana Tech

Butte, Montana · public · mainly awards certificates · 342 students · WeldingMachining & CNCCDL & Truck DrivingDiesel MechanicsAutomotive TechnologyAviation MaintenancePractical Nursing (LPN/LVN)EMT & ParamedicRadiologic TechnologyCarpentry

Avg net price / yr

$14,962

cheaper than 17% of comparable schools

Completion rate

32.9%

Median debt at completion

$18,750

Median earnings (10 yr)

$54,329

$3,631.1 earned per $1k of yearly net price

About

Highlands College of Montana Tech is a public school in Butte, MT that mainly awards certificates and associate degrees. It serves students seeking training in fields like civil engineering technologies, carpentry, and computer systems networking. The school has 342 enrolled students.

What to know

The average annual net price after aid is $14,962. The completion rate is reported at 32.9%, meaning roughly one-third of students finish their programs. Median student debt at completion is $18,750, while median earnings 10 years after entry are $54,329.

Net price is 64% above the Montana median ($9,131) for schools offering these programs. Reported median earnings are 42% above the national median ($38,354) for comparable schools.

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Programs & what graduates earn

Program	Credential	Median earnings 2 yrs after completion
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications	associate degree	not reported
Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management	associate degree	not reported
Civil Engineering Technologies/Technicians	undergraduate certificate	not reported
Civil Engineering Technologies/Technicians	associate degree	$38,829
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other	undergraduate certificate	not reported
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other	associate degree	not reported
Carpenters	undergraduate certificate	not reported
Carpenters	associate degree	not reported
Electrical/Electronics Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians	undergraduate certificate	$42,235
Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians	undergraduate certificate	not reported
Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians	associate degree	not reported
Precision Metal Working	undergraduate certificate	not reported
Precision Metal Working	associate degree	$38,829
Ground Transportation	undergraduate certificate	not reported
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions	associate degree	$50,606
Medical Illustration and Informatics	undergraduate certificate	not reported
Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants	undergraduate certificate	not reported
Accounting and Related Services	undergraduate certificate	not reported
Accounting and Related Services	associate degree	not reported
Business Operations Support and Assistant Services	undergraduate certificate	not reported
Business Operations Support and Assistant Services	associate degree	not reported

Get paid while you train instead

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Questions students ask

What programs are offered and at what credential level?: Programs include associate degrees in Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications, Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management, Civil Engineering Technologies/Technicians, Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other, Carpenters, and undergraduate certificates in Civil Engineering Technologies/Technicians, Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other, and Carpenters.
What do graduates of the Civil Engineering Technologies/Technicians program typically earn?: For the Civil Engineering Technologies/Technicians associate degree, median earnings 2 years after completion are reported at $38,829.
How many students finish their programs?: The school reports a completion rate of 32.9%, indicating that about 33 out of every 100 students complete their training.
Is this school public or private?: Highlands College of Montana Tech is a public school located in Butte, MT.
What is the typical student debt compared to the yearly net price?: The average annual net price is $14,962, and the median student debt at completion is $18,750.

Data: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (most recent release, pulled July 2026 release), school ID 180081. Figures are federally reported medians and may lag current prices. "Not reported" means the federal dataset suppresses or lacks the value — often due to small cohort sizes. How we compute comparisons. This site is independent and not affiliated with any government agency or school.