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Trade and career schools in Montana
Montana has 20 accredited campuses awarding trade and career credentials, 1,054 credentials a year. The average completion rate is 52% (rank 43 of 53 states), median graduate debt $16,394, and 25% of campuses are for-profit.
20campuses
1,054credentials / yr
52%avg completion
$16,394median graduate debt
$40,738median earnings, 10 yrs
By trade
Welding schools
10 campuses · $35,122 yr-1 pay Auto mechanic schools
6 campuses · $40,226 yr-1 pay Construction trades programs
6 campuses Medical assistant programs
6 campuses · $36,116 yr-1 pay Cosmetology schools
5 campuses · $17,679 yr-1 pay Medical billing & coding programs
5 campuses CNC & machining programs
4 campuses · $35,617 yr-1 pay Culinary & pastry schools
4 campuses · $24,154 yr-1 pay Diesel mechanic schools
4 campuses · $36,125 yr-1 pay EMT & paramedic training
4 campuses · $47,609 yr-1 pay Heavy equipment operator schools
4 campuses · $24,002 yr-1 pay LPN / LVN programs
4 campuses Radiology & sonography programs
4 campuses · $47,609 yr-1 pay Surgical technologist programs
3 campuses · $47,119 yr-1 pay Barber schools
2 campuses · $19,446 yr-1 pay Dental assistant schools
2 campuses Esthetician schools
2 campuses · $17,870 yr-1 pay HVAC schools
2 campuses Nail technician schools
2 campuses · $17,870 yr-1 pay Phlebotomy classes
2 campuses Aviation maintenance (A&P) schools
1 campuses · $32,024 yr-1 pay CDL / truck driving schools
1 campuses CNA classes
1 campuses Dental hygiene programs
1 campuses Electrician schools
1 campuses Massage therapy schools
1 campuses Pharmacy technician programs
1 campuses Plumbing schools
1 campuses
10 campuses · $35,122 yr-1 pay Auto mechanic schools
6 campuses · $40,226 yr-1 pay Construction trades programs
6 campuses Medical assistant programs
6 campuses · $36,116 yr-1 pay Cosmetology schools
5 campuses · $17,679 yr-1 pay Medical billing & coding programs
5 campuses CNC & machining programs
4 campuses · $35,617 yr-1 pay Culinary & pastry schools
4 campuses · $24,154 yr-1 pay Diesel mechanic schools
4 campuses · $36,125 yr-1 pay EMT & paramedic training
4 campuses · $47,609 yr-1 pay Heavy equipment operator schools
4 campuses · $24,002 yr-1 pay LPN / LVN programs
4 campuses Radiology & sonography programs
4 campuses · $47,609 yr-1 pay Surgical technologist programs
3 campuses · $47,119 yr-1 pay Barber schools
2 campuses · $19,446 yr-1 pay Dental assistant schools
2 campuses Esthetician schools
2 campuses · $17,870 yr-1 pay HVAC schools
2 campuses Nail technician schools
2 campuses · $17,870 yr-1 pay Phlebotomy classes
2 campuses Aviation maintenance (A&P) schools
1 campuses · $32,024 yr-1 pay CDL / truck driving schools
1 campuses CNA classes
1 campuses Dental hygiene programs
1 campuses Electrician schools
1 campuses Massage therapy schools
1 campuses Pharmacy technician programs
1 campuses Plumbing schools
1 campuses
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| Campus | City | Type | Trades | Grads / yr | Completion | Grad debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Great Falls College Montana State University | Great Falls | Public | Welding, Dental hygiene, Surgical tech, LPN | 134 | 34% | not reported |
| The University of Montana | Missoula | Public | Construction, Medical assistant, Welding, Imaging tech | 129 | not reported | $22,400 |
| Montana State University Billings | Billings | Public | Welding, Billing & coding, LPN, Imaging tech | 112 | not reported | $18,209 |
| Montana Academy of Salons | Great Falls | for-profit | Esthetics, Cosmetology, Nail tech, Barber | 93 | 67% | $9,833 |
| Helena College University of Montana | Helena | Public | Aviation maint., Welding, Machinist, LPN | 85 | 33% | $14,580 |
| Montana State University | Bozeman | Public | Welding, Machinist, Medical assistant, Phlebotomy | 76 | not reported | $22,500 |
| Flathead Valley Community College | Kalispell | Public | Welding, Medical assistant, Electrician, Machinist | 75 | 29% | $10,500 |
| Montana State University-Northern | Havre | Public | Diesel tech, Welding, Plumbing, Auto tech | 67 | not reported | $18,500 |
| Crevier's Academy of Cosmetology Arts | Kalispell | for-profit | Cosmetology, Esthetics, Nail tech | 59 | 93% | not reported |
| Highlands College of Montana Tech | Butte | Public | Imaging tech, CNA, Construction, Auto tech | 51 | 45% | $18,750 |
| Aveda Institute Montana | Billings | for-profit | Cosmetology, Barber | 42 | 83% | not reported |
| University of Providence | Great Falls | non-profit | Medical assistant, Pharmacy tech | 41 | not reported | $18,750 |
| Butte Academy of Beauty Culture | Butte | for-profit | Cosmetology | 22 | not reported | not reported |
| Academy of Cosmetology Inc | Bozeman | for-profit | Cosmetology | 21 | 67% | not reported |
| Miles Community College | Miles City | Public | Heavy equipment, Auto tech, Phlebotomy, Culinary | 14 | 62% | $11,500 |
| Salish Kootenai College | Pablo | Public | Heavy equipment, Dental assisting, Medical assistant | 13 | not reported | $12,923 |
| Dawson Community College | Glendive | Public | Welding | 9 | 45% | $9,450 |
| Fort Peck Community College | Poplar | Public | Welding, Auto tech | 4 | 17% | not reported |
| Stone Child College | Box Elder | Public | Construction | 4 | not reported | not reported |
| Aaniiih Nakoda College | Harlem | Public | Construction | 3 | not reported | not reported |
Source: the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) 2022-23 Completions survey, College Scorecard (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) 2022-23 Completions survey; College Scorecard June 2026; Database of Accredited Postsecondary Institutions and Programs (DAPIP), September 2026), DAPIP. Ordered by trade credentials awarded.