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2023 Most Popular Associate Degree Trade Schools in Montana
When it comes to higher education, there are a lot of options for trade school students. With more and more schools offering online options, you could even register for a great program on the other side of the country.
The Most Popular Associate Degree Trade Schools in Montana ranking is one of many tools that Trade College Search has developed to help you make your educational decision. This report analyzed 18 schools in Montana to see which ones were the most popular associate degree programs for trade school students. To create this ranking we looked at how many students graduated from each school on the list.
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Most Popular Trade Associate Degree Schools in Montana
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Our analysis found Great Falls College Montana State University to be the most popular school for trade school students who want to pursue a associate degree in Montana. Great Falls College Montana State University is a public institution located in Great Falls, Montana. The school has a small population, and it awarded 205 associate degrees in 2021-2022.
Full-time students from Montana pay an average of $3,532 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend Great Falls College Montana State University. Out-of-state students pay an average of $11,338. Of those students who received their degree, 70% were women.
Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at Great Falls College Montana State University. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 65% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2020-2021.
You’ll be in good company if you attend Montana State University - Billings. The school came in at #2 on this year’s Most Popular Associate Degree Trade Schools in Montana list. Montana State University - Billings is located in Billings, Montana and has a small student population. In 2021-2022, this school awarded 202 associate degrees to qualified students.
Full-time students from Montana pay an average of $6,198 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend Montana State University - Billings. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $19,924. By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $18,205 in student loans. Around 49% of those degree recipients were women.
Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at Montana State University - Billings. During the 2020-2021 year, about 61% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
The excellent associate degree programs at The University of Montana helped the school earn the #3 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular trade school schools in Montana. UM is a medium-sized public school situated in Missoula, Montana. It awarded 296 associate degrees in 2021-2022.
In-state students pay an average of $7,719 in tuition and fees if they attend UM full time. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $29,634. On average, associate degree students take out $19,416 in loans while pursuing their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 59% were women.
If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since UM does offer online classes for certain majors. During the 2020-2021 year, about 41% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
A rank of #4 on this year’s list means Flathead Valley Community College is a great place for trade school students working on their associate degree. Flathead Valley Community College is located in Kalispell, Montana and has a small student population. In 2021-2022, this school awarded 239 associate degrees to qualified students.
In-state students pay an average of $6,798 in tuition and fees if they attend Flathead Valley Community College full time. Out-of-state students pay an average of $12,720. On average, associate degree students take out $15,104 in loans while pursuing their degree. Around 60% of those degree recipients were women.
Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at Flathead Valley Community College. In fact, around 26% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2020-2021.
Out of the 18 schools in Montana that were part of this year’s ranking, Montana State University - Northern landed the # 5 spot on the list. Located in Havre, Montana, the small public school awarded 104 diplomas to qualifed associate degree students in 2021-2022.
Students from Montana who attend Montana State University - Northern full time pay an average of $5,955 in tuition and fees. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $18,665. By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $21,483 in student loans. Around 36% of those degree recipients were women.
You may have the opportunity to take online classes at Montana State University - Northern. In 2020-2021 about 61% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
Helena College University of Montana came in at #6 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Associate Degree Trade Schools in Montana ranking. Helena College is located in Helena, Montana and has a small student population. In 2021-2022, this school awarded 138 associate degrees to qualified students.
The average in-state tuition and fees for students at Helena College is $3,590. Out-of-state students pay an average of $9,863. By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $17,556 in student loans. Of those students who received their degree, 58% were women.
If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since Helena College does offer online classes for certain majors. In fact, around 41% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2020-2021.
Montana State University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for trade school students to get an associate degree. It came in at #7 on the list. Located in Bozeman, Montana, the fairly large public school awarded 115 diplomas to qualifed associate degree students in 2021-2022.
The average in-state tuition and fees for students at MSU Bozeman is $7,727. Out-of-state students pay an average of $29,604. Associate Degree recipients from MSU Bozeman accumulate an average of $16,147 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Around 55% of those degree recipients were women.
If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since MSU Bozeman does offer online classes for certain majors. During the 2020-2021 year, about 19% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
Highlands College of Montana Tech ranked #8 on this year’s Most Popular Associate Degree Trade Schools in Montana list. Butte, Montana is the setting for this very small institution of higher learning. The public school handed out associate degrees to 53 students in 2021-2022.
Students from Montana who attend Highlands College of Montana Tech full time pay an average of $3,667 in tuition and fees. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $9,642. Associate Degree recipients from Highlands College of Montana Tech accumulate an average of $13,254 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 34% were women.
If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since Highlands College of Montana Tech does offer online classes for certain majors. In 2020-2021 about 29% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
Salish Kootenai College landed the #9 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular associate degree trade school programs. Pablo, Montana is the setting for this very small institution of higher learning. The public school handed out associate degrees to 68 students in 2021-2022.
Students from Montana who attend SKC full time pay an average of $6,399 in tuition and fees. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $11,583. Associate Degree recipients from SKC accumulate an average of $11,586 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Around 66% of those degree recipients were women.
You may have the opportunity to take online classes at SKC. During the 2020-2021 year, about 76% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
Blackfeet Community College came in at #10 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Associate Degree Trade Schools in Montana ranking. Blackfeet Community College is a very small private not-for-profit school located in Browning, Montana that handed out 54 associate degrees in 2021-2022.
BCC does not offer a discount to in-state students, so the average tuition and fees for all undergraduates is $3,610. This amount may be reduced if you receive financial aid. Of those students who received their degree, 76% were women.
BCC does have options available for those who want to take online classes. You will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your specific major. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 98% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2020-2021.
With a ranking of #11, Dawson Community College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for trade school students working on their associate degree. Glendive, Montana is the setting for this very small institution of higher learning. The public school handed out associate degrees to 105 students in 2021-2022.
Students from Montana who attend DCC full time pay an average of $6,075 in tuition and fees. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $8,775. By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $9,586 in student loans. Of those students who received their degree, 50% were women.
Some students may be able to take online classes at DCC. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 59% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2020-2021.
Fort Peck Community College landed the #11 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular associate degree trade school programs. Poplar, Montana is the setting for this very small institution of higher learning. The public school handed out associate degrees to 54 students in 2021-2022.
If you want to attend Fort Peck Community College, expect to pay an average of $2,250 in tuition and fees. Of course, this could be reduced if you receive financial aid. Of those students who received their degree, 76% were women.
One thing to take note of is that Fort Peck Community College does offer online classes in some areas. In 2020-2021 about 79% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
Stone Child College came in at #13 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Associate Degree Trade Schools in Montana ranking. SCC is located in Box Elder, Montana and has a very small student population. In 2021-2022, this school awarded 16 associate degrees to qualified students.
If you want to attend SCC, expect to pay an average of $2,645 in tuition and fees. Of course, this could be reduced if you receive financial aid. Of those students who received their degree, 75% were women.
Miles Community College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for trade school students to get an associate degree. It came in at #14 on the list. Located in Miles City, Montana, the very small public school handed out 81 associate degree awards in 2021-2022.
The average in-state tuition and fees for students at Miles Community College is $6,240. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $10,110. By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $17,203 in student loans. Of those students who received their degree, 77% were women.
One thing to take note of is that Miles Community College does offer online classes in some areas. During the 2020-2021 year, about 75% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
Little Big Horn College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for trade school students to get an associate degree. It came in at #15 on the list. Little Big Horn College is a very small public school situated in Crow Agency, Montana. It awarded 33 associate degrees in 2021-2022.
The average tuition and fees at Little Big Horn College is $3,200. In-state students do not receive a discount, however you may be able to reduce your price if you receive financial aid. Of those students who received their degree, 85% were women.
Aaniiih Nakoda College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for trade school students to get an associate degree. It came in at #15 on the list. Located in Harlem, Montana, the very small public school handed out 31 associate degree awards in 2021-2022.
Aaniiih Nakoda College does not offer a discount to in-state students, so the average tuition and fees for all undergraduates is $2,410. This amount may be reduced if you receive financial aid. Around 68% of those degree recipients were women.
University of Providence landed the #17 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular associate degree trade school programs. University of Providence is a very small private not-for-profit school situated in Great Falls, Montana. It awarded 1 associate degrees in 2021-2022.
University of Providence does not offer a discount to in-state students, so the average tuition and fees for all undergraduates is $27,606. This amount may be reduced if you receive financial aid. Around 100% of those degree recipients were women.
University of Providence is primarily an online school, so it is a great choice for returning adults and students who work full time.
With a ranking of #18, Chief Dull Knife College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for trade school students working on their associate degree. Chief Dull Knife College is a very small public school situated in Lame Deer, Montana. It awarded 9 associate degrees in 2021-2022.
If you don’t receive financial aid, you can expect a bill for $2,260 to cover tuition and fees at Chief Dull Knife College. The school does not offer an in-state discount. Around 67% of those degree recipients were women.
Online courses are available at Chief Dull Knife College, but you will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your field of interest. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2020-2021 academic year, around 4% took at least some of their classes online.
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Notes and References
Footnotes
*These averages are for the top 18 schools only.
References
- The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) serves as the core of our data about colleges.
- Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).
- Information about the national average student loan default rate is from the U.S. Department of Education and refers to data about the 2016 borrower cohort tracking period for which the cohort default rate (CDR) was 10.1%.
More about our data sources and methodologies.
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