Helena College University of Montana
Helena, MT · Public · Associate degree-granting
Helena College University of Montana is a public institution in Helena, Montana, accredited by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities. With 585 students, it is a small institution. Graduates earn a median of $40,738 ten years after enrollment, near the national median. In terms of completion, the graduation rate is 36.7%. Regarding affordability, median graduate debt is $14,580, yielding an earnings-to-debt ratio of 2.79x. The average net price after financial aid is $11,593 per year. The most popular programs include Liberal Arts & Sciences, Registered Nursing, Vehicle Maintenance & Repair, Machinist, and Accounting.
Key Outcomes
Median Earnings (10yr)
$40,738
Graduation Rate
36.7%
Median Debt
$14,580
Average Net Price
$11,593
Earnings-to-Cost Ratio
3.51x
Earnings-to-Debt Ratio
2.79x
Admissions & Enrollment
Total Enrollment
585
Admission Rate
Not reported
Average SAT
Not reported
Retention Rate
54.7%
Cost
In-State Tuition
$4,146
Out-of-State Tuition
$11,318
Pell Grant Rate
18.3%
Federal Loan Rate
17.4%
Net Cost by Family Income
Income $0–$30K
$9,709
Income $30K–$48K
$8,148
Income $48K–$75K
$12,803
Income $110K+
$15,485
Student Demographics
Women
54.9%
White
76.1%
Black
0.7%
Hispanic
7.9%
Asian
0.0%
Two or More Races
7.2%
Student Loan Performance
Repayment Rate (3yr)
47.7%
Accreditations
- Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing, Inc. — Nursing (ADNUR) - Associate degree programs (Accredited)
- Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities — Institutional Accreditation (Accredited)
Programs (17)
Associate (8)
| Program | Median Earnings | Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts & Sciences | $39,893 | 42 |
| Registered Nursing | $69,033 | 29 |
| Vehicle Maintenance & Repair | $50,149 | 19 |
| Machinist | $36,385 | 10 |
| Fire Protection | Not reported | 6 |
| Accounting | $53,281 | 6 |
| Entrepreneurship | Not reported | 6 |
| Computer Programming | Not reported | 3 |
Undergraduate Certificate (7)
| Program | Median Earnings | Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts & Sciences | Not reported | 34 |
| Vehicle Maintenance & Repair | Not reported | 25 |
| Machinist | Not reported | 23 |
| Accounting | Not reported | 10 |
| Practical Nursing | Not reported | 8 |
| Entrepreneurship | Not reported | 7 |
| Fire Protection | Not reported | 3 |
Show 2 additional programs with limited data
| Program | Level | Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Health Services Administration & Management | Associate | 1 |
| Business Operations | Associate | 1 |
Rankings Featuring This Institution
- Highest Earning Associate's Nursing & Health Programs in Montana
- Highest Earning Associate's Liberal Arts Programs in Montana
- Highest Earning Colleges in Montana
- Lowest Debt Colleges in Montana
- Highest Graduation Rate Colleges in Montana
- Most Affordable Colleges in Montana
- Best ROI Colleges in Montana
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