Montana Technological University
Butte, MT · Public · Graduate degree-granting
Montana Technological University is a public institution in Butte, Montana, accredited by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities. With 1,480 students, it is a small institution. Graduates earn a median of $54,329 ten years after enrollment, which is 33% above the national median of $40,747. In terms of completion, the graduation rate is 58.1%. Regarding affordability, median graduate debt is $18,750, yielding an earnings-to-debt ratio of 2.9x. The average net price after financial aid is $16,481 per year. The most popular programs include Registered Nursing, Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Public Health, and Management Information Systems.
Key Outcomes
Median Earnings (10yr)
$54,329
Graduation Rate
58.1%
Median Debt
$18,750
Average Net Price
$16,481
Earnings-to-Cost Ratio
0.82x
Earnings-to-Debt Ratio
2.9x
Admissions & Enrollment
Total Enrollment
1,480
Admission Rate
91.0%
Average SAT
1126
Retention Rate
76.7%
Cost
In-State Tuition
$8,340
Out-of-State Tuition
$26,150
Pell Grant Rate
23.8%
Federal Loan Rate
39.2%
Net Cost by Family Income
Income $0–$30K
$11,914
Income $30K–$48K
$13,733
Income $48K–$75K
$15,187
Income $110K+
$19,595
Student Demographics
Women
39.4%
White
77.3%
Black
1.6%
Hispanic
4.7%
Asian
1.4%
Two or More Races
5.1%
Student Loan Performance
Repayment Rate (3yr)
58.4%
Accreditations
- Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing, Inc. — Nursing (ADNUR) - Associate degree programs (Accredited)
- Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education — Nursing (CNURED) - Nursing education programs at the baccalaureate degree levels (Accredited)
- Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities — Institutional Accreditation (Accredited)
Programs (41)
Bachelor (20)
| Program | Median Earnings | Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing | $81,504 | 51 |
| Civil Engineering | Not reported | 37 |
| Mechanical Engineering | $82,443 | 34 |
| Management Information Systems | $58,332 | 23 |
| Public Health | $86,855 | 20 |
| Petroleum Engineering | $106,076 | 15 |
| Health Services | Not reported | 14 |
| Biology | Not reported | 12 |
| Electrical Engineering | Not reported | 10 |
| Environmental Engineering | Not reported | 9 |
| Computer & Information Systems Security | Not reported | 7 |
| Mathematics | Not reported | 7 |
| Business | $61,446 | 7 |
| Mining and Mineral Engineering | Not reported | 6 |
| Geological/Geophysical Engineering | $93,629 | 6 |
| Mathematics and Statistics, Other | Not reported | 6 |
| Computer Engineering | Not reported | 5 |
| Metallurgical Engineering | Not reported | 5 |
| Computer Science | Not reported | 4 |
| Liberal Arts & Sciences | Not reported | 3 |
Master (5)
| Program | Median Earnings | Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Public Health | $108,351 | 33 |
| Geological Sciences | $91,662 | 5 |
| Engineering | Not reported | 4 |
| Electrical Engineering | Not reported | 3 |
| Ecology | Not reported | 3 |
Undergraduate Certificate (4)
| Program | Median Earnings | Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Management Information Systems | Not reported | 8 |
| Ecology | Not reported | 5 |
| Business Administration & Management | Not reported | 4 |
| Electrical Equipment Repair | $98,271 | Not reported |
Show 12 additional programs with limited data
| Program | Level | Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Environmental Engineering | Master | 2 |
| Materials Engineering | Master | 2 |
| Mining and Mineral Engineering | Master | 2 |
| Statistics | Bachelor | 2 |
| Air Transportation | Undergraduate Certificate | 2 |
| Metallurgical Engineering | Master | 1 |
| Petroleum Engineering | Master | 1 |
| Geological/Geophysical Engineering | Master | 1 |
| Engineering, Other | Master | 1 |
| Ecology | Graduate Certificate | 1 |
| Chemistry | Bachelor | 1 |
| Materials Science | Doctoral | 1 |
Rankings Featuring This Institution
- Highest Earning Master's Physical Sciences Programs
- Highest Earning Bachelor's Engineering Programs in Montana
- Highest Earning Bachelor's Nursing & Health Programs in Montana
- Highest Earning Master's Nursing & Health Programs in Montana
- Highest Earning Bachelor's Business Programs in Montana
- Highest Job Growth Bachelor's Mathematics Programs
- Highest Earning Colleges in Montana
- Lowest Debt Colleges in Montana
- Highest Graduation Rate Colleges in Montana
- Most Affordable Colleges in Montana
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