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Miles Community College
Miles City, Montana · Public community college · Training programs available:
Address: 2715 Dickinson Street, Miles City, MT 59301 · Phone: (800) 541-9281 · School website ↗ · Verify on College Scorecard ↗
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Miles Community College is a public trade school in Miles City, Montana offering heavy equipment operator, auto mechanic, and phlebotomy programs, accredited by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities.
Miles Community College has a 61.7% completion rate, above the Montana state average of 52.3%, per the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard; graduates carry a median debt of $11,500 and earn a median of $42,862 ten years after entry.
Annual cost of attendance is not reported in federal data for Miles Community College; the school participates in Title IV federal aid, and about 20.6% of students receive Pell Grants.
What these trades pay once you're working
| Occupation | Starting (10th pct) | Median | Experienced (75th) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Operating engineers and other construction equipment operators | $48,130 | $61,580 | $72,130 |
| Automotive service technicians and mechanics | $38,170 | $58,740 | $72,270 |
| Phlebotomists | $36,950 | $45,470 | $48,480 |
| Chefs and head cooks | $38,200 | $57,470 | $72,020 |
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics wages for everyone employed in the occupation in Montana (May 2025; national where the state figure is not published). The program table below shows what this campus's own graduates earned in their first year, whatever job they took.
Trade programs at this campus
| Program | Credential | Grads / yr | Earnings, yr 1 | Earnings, yr 2 | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ground Transportation | Certificate, 1–2 years | 9 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions | Certificate, 1–2 years | 2 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | Certificate, 1–2 years | 2 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Culinary Arts and Related Services | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 1 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
Earnings are median wages and self-employment income reported to the IRS (W-2 and Schedule SE) for graduates who received federal aid and were working and not enrolled, measured in the calendar year after finishing. They are pay only: health insurance, retirement contributions and other benefits are not included.
Graduates per year from the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) 2022-23 Completions survey. Earnings and debt are College Scorecard field-of-study medians for graduates of this program at this campus (reported at the 4-digit program level, so closely related programs share a figure); "not reported" means too few graduates were counted to publish a figure.
About this school
Miles Community College is a public trade and career campus in Miles City, Montana, located in a remote town setting. The school is accredited by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities and, for its nursing offerings, the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing, and it participates in federal Title IV student aid programs. Its most-awarded trade programs are heavy equipment operator schools, auto mechanic schools, and phlebotomy classes, across four program families total.
Federal data show a completion rate of 61.7%, above the Montana state average of 52.3%. Graduates who take on debt carry a median of $11,500, and median earnings ten years after entry are $42,862. About 20.6% of students receive Pell Grants. Annual cost of attendance is not reported for this campus in federal data.
With a small undergraduate enrollment of 332 and 14 recent trade completers, this campus fits students seeking short, hands-on training in equipment operation, automotive repair, or phlebotomy rather than a large multi-program institution. Adults changing careers may find the shorter program formats implied by these program families workable alongside other commitments, though exact program lengths are not reported here. Prospective students should verify accreditation status directly with NWCCU and ACEN, and review current outcome data on the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard before enrolling.
Questions students ask
What trade and career programs does this campus offer?
Miles Community College offers heavy equipment operator schools, auto mechanic schools, and phlebotomy classes, spread across four program families.
Is this school accredited, and by whom?
Yes, it is accredited by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities and the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing.
Can I use federal financial aid (FAFSA, Pell Grants) at this school?
Yes, this school participates in Title IV federal student aid programs.
What share of students finish their program here, and how does that compare to the state?
The completion rate is 61.7%, which is above the Montana state average of 52.3%.
How much debt do graduates of this school typically carry?
Graduates carry a median debt of $11,500, per federal College Scorecard data.
What do graduates of this school earn?
Median earnings ten years after entry are $42,862.
How much does it cost to attend for a year?
Cost of attendance is not reported for this campus in federal data; contact the school at (800) 541-9281 or visit its website for current tuition figures.
Is this a public, non-profit, or for-profit school, and why does that matter?
Miles Community College is a public institution, which typically means lower published tuition for state residents and public accountability standards.
How long do the programs here take to complete?
Program lengths are not reported for this campus in federal data; contact the school directly to confirm program duration.
How do I verify this school's accreditation and outcomes myself?
You can confirm accreditation with the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities and the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing, and review outcome data on the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard at the provided link.
Is this school a good fit for an adult changing careers?
The program families listed—heavy equipment, auto mechanic, and phlebotomy—suggest hands-on, occupation-focused training, though specific schedule or length details for adult learners are not reported in this data.
What license or certification will I need after finishing a program here?
Licensing or certification requirements are not reported for this campus in federal data; contact the school to ask about specific program credentials.
How do I contact the school or apply?
You can reach Miles Community College at (800) 541-9281 or through its website, https://www.milescc.edu/.
How does this campus compare with other schools offering the same trade nearby?
Comparative data on other nearby schools is not reported in this data; you can compare outcomes using the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
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Data: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) 2022-23 Completions survey; College Scorecard June 2026; Database of Accredited Postsecondary Institutions and Programs (DAPIP), September 2026. Figures are the U.S. Department of Education's official measures, not Career Training Path's opinion. Tuition, schedules and program availability change — confirm with the school before enrolling.