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2023 Most Popular Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in Montana

20 Schools Ranked
$4,960 Avg Tuition & Fees*
$7,316 Avg Student Debt

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.

To assist you in seeing some of the education options that are available to you, Trade College Search has created its Most Popular Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in Montana ranking. This report analyzed 20 schools in Montana to see which ones were the most popular undergraduate certificate programs for trade school students. To create this ranking we looked at how many students graduated from each school on the list.

Learn more about these popular schools below:

73 Total Awards
$3,667 Average Tuition & Fees
$4,025 Avg Student Debt

Our analysis found Highlands College of Montana Tech to be the most popular school for trade school students who want to pursue a undergraduate certificate in Montana. Highlands College of Montana Tech is a public institution located in Butte, Montana. The school has a very small population, and it awarded 73 undergraduate certificates in 2021-2022.

In-state students pay an average of $3,667 in tuition and fees if they attend Highlands College of Montana Tech full time. Out-of-state students pay an average of $9,642. By the time they get their undergraduate certificate, students from this school have racked up an average of $4,025 in student loans. Around 7% of those degree recipients were women.

You may have the opportunity to take online classes at Highlands College of Montana Tech. During the 2020-2021 year, about 29% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.

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64 Total Awards
$3,532 Average Tuition & Fees

Out of the 20 schools in Montana that were part of this year’s ranking, Great Falls College Montana State University landed the # 2 spot on the list. Great Falls, Montana is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The public school handed out undergraduate certificates to 64 students in 2021-2022.

In-state students pay an average of $3,532 in tuition and fees if they attend Great Falls College Montana State University full time. Out-of-state students pay an average of $11,338. Of those students who received their degree, 55% were women.

If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since Great Falls College Montana State University does offer online classes for certain majors. 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.

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#3

The University of Montana

Missoula, Montana
324 Total Awards
$7,719 Average Tuition & Fees

Out of the 20 schools in Montana that were part of this year’s ranking, The University of Montana landed the # 3 spot on the list. UM is a medium-sized public school situated in Missoula, Montana. It awarded 324 undergraduate certificates in 2021-2022.

The average in-state tuition and fees for students at UM is $7,719. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $29,634. Of those students who received their degree, 59% were women.

Online courses are available at UM, but you will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your field of interest. During the 2020-2021 year, about 41% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.

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#4

Montana State University

Bozeman, Montana
85 Total Awards
$7,727 Average Tuition & Fees
$8,720 Avg Student Debt

The excellent undergraduate certificate programs at Montana State University helped the school earn the #4 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular trade school schools in Montana. Bozeman, Montana is the setting for this fairly large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out undergraduate certificates to 85 students in 2021-2022.

Full-time students from Montana pay an average of $7,727 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend MSU Bozeman. Out-of-state students pay an average of $29,604. Undergraduate Certificate recipients from MSU Bozeman accumulate an average of $8,720 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 44% were women.

Some students may be able to take online classes at MSU Bozeman. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 19% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2020-2021.

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48 Total Awards
$6,198 Average Tuition & Fees
$11,204 Avg Student Debt

The excellent undergraduate certificate programs at Montana State University - Billings helped the school earn the #5 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular trade school schools in Montana. Located in Billings, Montana, the small public school handed out 48 undergraduate certificate awards in 2021-2022.

The average in-state tuition and fees for students at Montana State University - Billings is $6,198. Out-of-state students pay an average of $19,924. Undergraduate Certificate recipients from Montana State University - Billings accumulate an average of $11,204 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Around 94% of those degree recipients were women.

One thing to take note of is that Montana State University - Billings does offer online classes in some areas. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2020-2021 academic year, around 61% took at least some of their classes online.

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#6

Montana Academy of Salons

Great Falls, Montana
43 Total Awards
$6,485 Avg Student Debt

Montana Academy of Salons ranked #6 on this year’s Most Popular Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in Montana list. Montana Academy is a very small private for-profit school situated in Great Falls, Montana. It awarded 43 undergraduate certificates in 2021-2022.

Undergraduate Certificate recipients from Montana Academy accumulate an average of $6,485 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Around 86% of those degree recipients were women.

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30 Total Awards

Crevier’s Academy of Cosmetology Arts landed the #7 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular undergraduate certificate trade school programs. Located in Kalispell, Montana, the very small private for-profit school awarded 30 diplomas to qualifed undergraduate certificate students in 2021-2022.

Of those students who received their degree, 97% were women.

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71 Total Awards
$3,590 Average Tuition & Fees

Helena College University of Montana did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for trade school students to get an undergraduate certificate. It came in at #7 on the list. Helena College is located in Helena, Montana and has a small student population. In 2021-2022, this school awarded 71 undergraduate certificates to qualified students.

The average in-state tuition and fees for students at Helena College is $3,590. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $9,863. Around 31% of those degree recipients were women.

You may have the opportunity to take online classes at Helena College. During the 2020-2021 year, about 41% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.

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#9

Salish Kootenai College

Pablo, Montana
20 Total Awards
$6,399 Average Tuition & Fees

Salish Kootenai College came in at #9 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in Montana ranking. This very small public school is located in Pablo, Montana, and it awarded 20 undergraduate certificates in 2021-2022.

Full-time students from Montana pay an average of $6,399 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend SKC. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $11,583. Of those students who received their degree, 70% 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.

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#10

Academy of Cosmetology

Bozeman, Montana
21 Total Awards

Academy of Cosmetology ranked #10 on this year’s Most Popular Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in Montana list. Located in Bozeman, Montana, the very small private for-profit school awarded 21 diplomas to qualifed undergraduate certificate students in 2021-2022.

Of those students who received their degree, 100% were women.

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#10

Flathead Valley Community College

Kalispell, Montana
22 Total Awards
$6,798 Average Tuition & Fees
$8,864 Avg Student Debt

Flathead Valley Community College landed the #10 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular undergraduate certificate trade school programs. Flathead Valley Community College is a small public school located in Kalispell, Montana that handed out 22 undergraduate certificates in 2021-2022.

Students from Montana who attend Flathead Valley Community College full time pay an average of $6,798 in tuition and fees. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $12,720. On average, undergraduate certificate students take out $8,864 in loans while pursuing their degree. Around 50% of those degree recipients were women.

Some students 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.

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22 Total Awards
$5,955 Average Tuition & Fees

With a ranking of #12, Montana State University - Northern did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for trade school students working on their undergraduate certificate. Montana State University - Northern is a small public school located in Havre, Montana that handed out 22 undergraduate certificates in 2021-2022.

In-state students pay an average of $5,955 in tuition and fees if they attend Montana State University - Northern full time. Out-of-state students pay an average of $18,665. Around 14% of those degree recipients were women.

You may have the opportunity to take online classes at Montana State University - Northern. In fact, around 61% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2020-2021.

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17 Total Awards
$7,753 Avg Student Debt

Butte Academy of Beauty Culture did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for trade school students to get an undergraduate certificate. It came in at #13 on the list. Located in Butte, Montana, the very small private for-profit school handed out 17 undergraduate certificate awards in 2021-2022.

On average, undergraduate certificate students take out $7,753 in loans while pursuing their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 82% were women.

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#14

Miles Community College

Miles City, Montana
27 Total Awards
$6,240 Average Tuition & Fees

With a ranking of #14, Miles Community College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for trade school students working on their undergraduate certificate. Miles Community College is a very small public school situated in Miles City, Montana. It awarded 27 undergraduate certificates in 2021-2022.

Students from Montana who attend Miles Community College full time pay an average of $6,240 in tuition and fees. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $10,110. Around 67% of those degree recipients were women.

Miles Community College does offer online classes for certain degree levels. During the 2020-2021 year, about 75% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.

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#16

Fort Peck Community College

Poplar, Montana
28 Total Awards
$2,250 Average Tuition & Fees

With a ranking of #16, Fort Peck Community College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for trade school students working on their undergraduate certificate. Located in Poplar, Montana, the very small public school handed out 28 undergraduate certificate awards in 2021-2022.

Fort Peck Community College does not offer a discount to in-state students, so the average tuition and fees for all undergraduates is $2,250. This amount may be reduced if you receive financial aid. Of those students who received their degree, 50% were women.

Online courses are available at Fort Peck Community College, but you will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your field of interest. In fact, around 79% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2020-2021.

Full Fort Peck Community College Report

#17

Stone Child College

Box Elder, Montana
5 Total Awards
$2,645 Average Tuition & Fees

Stone Child College came in at #17 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in Montana ranking. This very small public school is located in Box Elder, Montana, and it awarded 5 undergraduate certificates in 2021-2022.

The average tuition and fees at SCC is $2,645. 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, 60% were women.

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#18

Little Big Horn College

Crow Agency, Montana
5 Total Awards
$3,200 Average Tuition & Fees

Little Big Horn College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for trade school students to get an undergraduate certificate. It came in at #18 on the list. Little Big Horn College is a very small public school situated in Crow Agency, Montana. It awarded 5 undergraduate certificates 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, 40% were women.

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#18

Dawson Community College

Glendive, Montana
6 Total Awards
$6,075 Average Tuition & Fees

Dawson Community College landed the #18 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular undergraduate certificate trade school programs. DCC is a very small public school situated in Glendive, Montana. It awarded 6 undergraduate certificates in 2021-2022.

The average in-state tuition and fees for students at DCC is $6,075. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $8,775. Of those students who received their degree, 33% were women.

Some students may be able to take online classes at DCC. In fact, around 59% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2020-2021.

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#18

Aaniiih Nakoda College

Harlem, Montana
11 Total Awards
$2,410 Average Tuition & Fees

With a ranking of #18, Aaniiih Nakoda College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for trade school students working on their undergraduate certificate. Located in Harlem, Montana, the very small public school awarded 11 diplomas to qualifed undergraduate certificate students 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 55% of those degree recipients were women.

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Notes and References

Footnotes

*These averages are for the top 20 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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