Is Helena College University of Montana worth it?

Helena, MT · Public · 2-year

Helena College University of Montana is a public, two-year institution in Helena, Montana (small city). It awarded 271 degrees and certificates in 2024, most often in general studies, airframe mechanics and aircraft maintenance technology and registered nursing.

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Federal context for Helena College University of Montana

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Median earnings 1 year after

$44,104

Median earnings 4 years after

$50,913

Median earnings 10 years after

$40,738

Average net price

$11,593

Completion rate

33%

Completions (2024)

271

Years to pay back

under 1 year

Students (undergrad)

585

Median earnings after completing, by program

ProgramCredentialMedian earnings, 1yrMedian earnings, 4yrGraduates counted
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and HumanitiesAssociate$31,290$39,89334
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical NursingAssociate$63,902$69,03328
Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/TechniciansAssociate$46,288$50,14922
Computer ProgrammingAssociateN/AN/AN/A
Legal Support ServicesUndergraduate certificateN/AN/AN/A
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and HumanitiesUndergraduate certificateN/AN/AN/A
Fire ProtectionUndergraduate certificateN/AN/AN/A
Fire ProtectionAssociateN/AN/AN/A
Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/TechniciansUndergraduate certificateN/AN/AN/A
Precision Metal WorkingUndergraduate certificateN/AN/AN/A
Precision Metal WorkingAssociateN/A$36,385N/A
Design and Applied ArtsUndergraduate certificateN/AN/AN/A
Health and Medical Administrative ServicesUndergraduate certificateN/AN/AN/A
Health and Medical Administrative ServicesAssociateN/AN/AN/A
Health/Medical Preparatory ProgramsAssociateN/AN/AN/A

Source: College Scorecard, June 2026 release, and IPEDS. Earnings cover federally aided students only, so they do not cover every graduate.

Awards conferred, by program

Awards conferred in 2024, from IPEDS completions.
ProgramAward levelAwards
General StudiesCertificate 1-2 yrs42
General StudiesAssociate39
Registered Nursing/Registered NurseAssociate31
Airframe Mechanics and Aircraft Maintenance Technology/TechnicianCertificate 1-2 yrs16
Airframe Mechanics and Aircraft Maintenance Technology/TechnicianAssociate16
Aircraft Powerplant Technology/TechnicianCertificate 1-2 yrs16
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse TrainingCertificate 1-2 yrs15
AccountingAssociate15
Welding Technology/WelderCertificate 1-2 yrs13
Machine Tool Technology/MachinistCertificate 1-2 yrs10

Federal view: Census PSEO, most recent federal cohort, one year after completion

IndustryShare of graduatesGraduates counted
Health Care and Social Assistance31%936
Public Administration13%391
Retail Trade11%341
Manufacturing8%241
Construction6%191
Accommodation and Food Services5%138
Other Services (except Public Administration)4%107
Finance and Insurance3%103

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Sources: federal figures for Helena College University of Montana. Federal figures from College Scorecard and IPEDS. Occupation pay from Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS for Montana. Counts under 10 are not published.

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