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University of Providence
Great Falls, Montana · Private non-profit university
Address: 1301 20th St S, Great Falls, MT 59405 · Phone: (406) 761-8210 · School website ↗ · Verify on College Scorecard ↗
Sanction on record, not yet lifted — Aug 2026 · Probation · Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities; Nov 2025 · Renewal of Accreditation.
University of Providence is a private non-profit trade and career school in Great Falls, Montana, offering medical assistant and pharmacy technician programs, accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education and the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities.
Median graduate debt is $18,750 and median earnings 10 years after entry are $48,296, per the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard; the campus completion rate and its comparison to Montana's 52.3% state average are not reported for this campus.
Annual cost of attendance is not reported in federal data for University of Providence; the school does participate in federal Title IV aid, and about 32.9% of its students receive Pell Grants.
What these trades pay once you're working
| Occupation | Starting (10th pct) | Median | Experienced (75th) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Medical assistants | $38,670 | $46,820 | $48,960 |
| Pharmacy technicians | $38,330 | $49,400 | $55,690 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 27 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 10 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 4 | 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
University of Providence is a private non-profit university located in Great Falls, Montana. It is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education and the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities, and it participates in federal Title IV financial aid programs, meaning students can use FAFSA, federal loans, and Pell Grants to help pay for enrollment. Among its trade and career-focused offerings, the campus most frequently awards credentials in medical assistant programs (37 completions) and pharmacy technician programs (4 completions), out of 41 total trade completers.
Federal data shows a state average completion rate of 52.3% in Montana, though this campus's own completion rate and how it compares to that state average are not reported for this campus in federal data. Graduates who took out loans carried a median debt of $18,750. Ten years after entry, former students had median earnings of $48,296. Annual cost of attendance is not reported for this campus in federal data. About 32.9% of students at this campus receive Pell Grants, indicating a meaningful share of lower-income students are served here.
This campus, set in a small city, offers shorter career-training credentials such as medical assistant and pharmacy technician programs alongside its broader university offerings. Whether these programs suit an adult career-changer depends on program length and format, details not included in the data available here; prospective students should contact the school directly for that information. To verify accreditation status and review updated outcome figures, consult the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education, the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities, or the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Questions students ask
What trade and career programs does this campus offer?
University of Providence offers medical assistant programs (37 completions) and pharmacy technician programs (4 completions), among 3 total program offerings tracked in federal data.
Is this school accredited, and by whom?
Yes, the school is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education and the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities, with an accreditation status of Accredited.
Can I use federal financial aid (FAFSA, Pell Grants) at this school?
Yes, this school participates in Title IV federal financial aid programs, so students can use FAFSA, federal loans, and Pell Grants.
What share of students finish their program here, and how does that compare to the state?
This campus's own completion rate and its comparison to the state average are not reported for this campus in federal data. Montana's state average completion rate is 52.3%. Contact the school or check the College Scorecard for updates.
How much debt do graduates of this school typically carry?
Graduates carried a median debt of $18,750, according to federal data.
What do graduates of this school earn?
Former students had median earnings of $48,296 ten years after entry, per federal data.
How much does it cost to attend for a year?
Annual cost of attendance is not reported for this campus in federal data; contact the school at (406) 761-8210 or visit https://www.uprovidence.edu/ for current tuition figures.
Is this a public, non-profit, or for-profit school, and why does that matter?
University of Providence is a private non-profit institution. Non-profit control can affect tuition pricing and how surplus revenue is used compared to for-profit schools.
How long do the programs here take to complete?
Program lengths are not reported in the data available; contact the school directly at (406) 761-8210 for schedule and duration details.
How do I verify this school's accreditation and outcomes myself?
You can verify accreditation through the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education or the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities, and review federal outcome data at https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?180258.
Is this school a good fit for an adult changing careers?
Program lengths and formats needed to assess career-changer fit are not reported in this data; prospective students should contact the school to discuss scheduling and program structure.
How do I contact the school or apply?
You can reach University of Providence at (406) 761-8210 or through its website, https://www.uprovidence.edu/.
How does this campus compare with other schools offering the same trade nearby?
Comparative data against nearby schools is not reported for this campus in federal data; the College Scorecard at https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?180258 can be used to compare institutions directly.
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.