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Helena College University of Montana

Helena, Montana · public · mainly awards associate degrees · 585 students · WeldingMachining & CNCDiesel MechanicsAutomotive TechnologyAviation MaintenancePractical Nursing (LPN/LVN)

Avg net price / yr
$11,593
cheaper than 30% of comparable schools
Completion rate
35.7%
Median debt at completion
$14,580
Median earnings (10 yrs after entry)
$40,738
earns ~$3,514 per $1k of yearly net price

About

Helena College is a public university in Helena, MT, mainly awarding associate degrees. With an average annual net price of $11,593, it serves students seeking trade training and transfer options. The school reports a 35.7% completion rate and a median student debt of $14,580 at graduation.

What to know

Reported median earnings 10 years after entry are $40,738, which is higher than the typical annual net price of $11,593. Only 18.3% of students received Pell Grants, while the school's completion rate of 35.7% is lower than many institutions. The data comes from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.

Net price is 27% above the Montana median ($9,131) for schools offering these programs. Reported median earnings are 6% above the national median ($38,354) for comparable schools.

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Programs & what graduates earn

ProgramCredentialMedian earnings 2 yrs after completion
Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Techniciansassociate degree$41,007
Precision Metal Workingassociate degree$34,847
Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Techniciansundergraduate certificatenot reported
Precision Metal Workingundergraduate certificatenot reported
Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistantsundergraduate certificatenot reported
Show all 18 other programs at this school
ProgramCredentialMedian earnings (2 yr after completion)
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursingassociate degree$57,318
Fire Protectionassociate degree$46,087
Computer Programmingassociate degree$40,485
Accounting and Related Servicesassociate degree$35,416
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanitiesassociate degree$18,771
Legal Support Servicesundergraduate certificatenot reported
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanitiesundergraduate certificatenot reported
Fire Protectionundergraduate certificatenot reported
Design and Applied Artsundergraduate certificatenot reported
Health and Medical Administrative Servicesundergraduate certificatenot reported
Health and Medical Administrative Servicesassociate degreenot reported
Health/Medical Preparatory Programsassociate degreenot reported
Accounting and Related Servicesundergraduate certificatenot reported
Business Operations Support and Assistant Servicesundergraduate certificatenot reported
Business Operations Support and Assistant Servicesassociate degreenot reported
Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operationsundergraduate certificatenot reported
Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operationsassociate degreenot reported
Human Resources Management and Servicesundergraduate certificatenot reported

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Questions students ask

What programs are offered and at what credential levels?
The school offers associate degrees in Vehicle Maintenance, Precision Metal Working, Registered Nursing, and Fire Protection. It also provides undergraduate certificates in Vehicle Maintenance, Precision Metal Working, Practical Nursing, and Computer Programming, plus 15 more programs.
What do graduates of the Registered Nursing program typically earn?
Reported median earnings 2 years after completion for Registered Nursing graduates are $57,318.
How many students finish the program?
The reported completion rate is 35.7%. Note that for public community colleges, this rate may undercount students who transfer to other schools.
Is Helena College public or private?
Helena College is a public school.
How does student debt compare to yearly costs?
The median student debt at completion is $14,580. This is compared to an average annual net price of $11,593 after aid.

Other options in Montana

SchoolCityNet price / yrCompletionEarnings (10 yr)
Highlands College of Montana TechButte$14,96232.9%$54,329
Dawson Community CollegeGlendive$9,93136.9%$41,951
Flathead Valley Community CollegeKalispell$8,09934%$38,520
Aaniiih Nakoda CollegeHarlem$7,88721.6%$30,528
Fort Peck Community CollegePoplar$40032.6%$14,747
Great Falls College Montana State UniversityGreat Falls$12,46836.9%$38,034
Data: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (most recent release, pulled July 2026), school ID 180276. 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.