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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 2023 rankings named Highlands College of Montana Tech the most popular school in Montana for trade school students working on their undergraduate certificate. Highlands College of Montana Tech is a very small public school situated in Butte, Montana. It awarded 73 undergraduate certificates in 2021-2022.

The average in-state tuition and fees for students at Highlands College of Montana Tech is $3,667. 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.

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. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2020-2021 academic year, around 29% took at least some of their classes online.

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64 Total Awards
$3,532 Average Tuition & Fees

The excellent undergraduate certificate programs at Great Falls College Montana State University helped the school earn the #2 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular trade school schools in Montana. Located in Great Falls, Montana, the small public school handed out 64 undergraduate certificate awards 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. Around 55% of those degree recipients 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. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2020-2021 academic year, around 65% took at least some of their classes online.

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#3

The University of Montana

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

A rank of #3 on this year’s list means The University of Montana is a great place for trade school students working on their undergraduate certificate. The University of Montana is a medium-sized public school located in Missoula, Montana that handed out 324 undergraduate certificates 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. Of those students who received their degree, 59% were women.

UM 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, 41% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2020-2021.

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#4

Montana State University

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

Out of the 20 schools in Montana that were part of this year’s ranking, Montana State University landed the # 4 spot on the list. 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.

The average in-state tuition and fees for students at MSU Bozeman is $7,727. If you are from out of state, expect to 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. Around 44% of those degree recipients were women.

MSU Bozeman does offer online classes for certain degree levels. In 2020-2021 about 19% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.

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

A rank of #5 on this year’s list means Montana State University - Billings is a great place for trade school students working on their undergraduate certificate. Billings, Montana is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The public school handed out undergraduate certificates to 48 students in 2021-2022.

Full-time students from Montana pay an average of $6,198 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend Montana State University - Billings. Out-of-state students pay an average of $19,924. By the time they get their undergraduate certificate, students from this school have racked up an average of $11,204 in student loans. Of those students who received their degree, 94% were women.

Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at Montana State University - Billings. 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. Great Falls, Montana is the setting for this very small institution of higher learning. The private for-profit school handed out undergraduate certificates to 43 students in 2021-2022.

By the time they get their undergraduate certificate, students from this school have racked up an average of $6,485 in student loans. Of those students who received their degree, 86% were women.

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30 Total Awards

Crevier’s Academy of Cosmetology Arts came in at #7 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in Montana ranking. This very small private for-profit school is located in Kalispell, Montana, and it awarded 30 undergraduate certificates 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 ranked #7 on this year’s Most Popular Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in Montana list. Helena College is a small public school situated in Helena, Montana. It awarded 71 undergraduate certificates in 2021-2022.

Full-time students from Montana pay an average of $3,590 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend Helena College. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $9,863. Of those students who received their degree, 31% were women.

Some students may be able to take online classes at Helena College. In fact, around 41% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2020-2021.

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#9

Salish Kootenai College

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

Salish Kootenai College ranked #9 on this year’s Most Popular Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in Montana list. Located in Pablo, Montana, the very small public school handed out 20 undergraduate certificate awards in 2021-2022.

The average in-state tuition and fees for students at SKC is $6,399. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $11,583. Of those students who received their degree, 70% were women.

If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since SKC does offer online classes for certain majors. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 76% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2020-2021.

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#10

Academy of Cosmetology

Bozeman, Montana
21 Total Awards

Academy of Cosmetology landed the #10 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular undergraduate certificate trade school programs. Located in Bozeman, Montana, the very small private for-profit school awarded 21 diplomas to qualifed undergraduate certificate students in 2021-2022.

Around 100% of those degree recipients 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 situated in Kalispell, Montana. It awarded 22 undergraduate certificates in 2021-2022.

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, undergraduate certificate students take out $8,864 in loans while pursuing their degree. Around 50% of those degree recipients were women.

One thing to take note of is that Flathead Valley Community College does offer online classes in some areas. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 26% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2020-2021.

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22 Total Awards
$5,955 Average Tuition & Fees

Montana State University - Northern landed the #12 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular undergraduate certificate trade school programs. Montana State University - Northern is a small public school situated in Havre, Montana. It awarded 22 undergraduate certificates in 2021-2022.

The average in-state tuition and fees for students at Montana State University - Northern is $5,955. Out-of-state students pay an average of $18,665. Of those students who received their degree, 14% were women.

Some students may be able to take online classes at Montana State University - Northern. 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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17 Total Awards
$7,753 Avg Student Debt

With a ranking of #13, Butte Academy of Beauty Culture did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for trade school students working on their undergraduate certificate. Butte Academy of Beauty is located in Butte, Montana and has a very small student population. In 2021-2022, this school awarded 17 undergraduate certificates to qualified students.

By the time they get their undergraduate certificate, students from this school have racked up an average of $7,753 in student loans. 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

Miles Community 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 #14 on the list. This very small public school is located in Miles City, Montana, and it awarded 27 undergraduate certificates in 2021-2022.

In-state students pay an average of $6,240 in tuition and fees if they attend Miles Community College full time. Out-of-state students pay an average of $10,110. Of those students who received their degree, 67% were women.

Miles Community College 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. In fact, around 75% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2020-2021.

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#16

Fort Peck Community College

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

Fort Peck Community College landed the #16 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular undergraduate certificate trade school programs. Located in Poplar, Montana, the very small public school handed out 28 undergraduate certificate awards in 2021-2022.

If you don’t receive financial aid, you can expect a bill for $2,250 to cover tuition and fees at Fort Peck Community College. The school does not offer an in-state discount. Around 50% of those degree recipients were women.

Fort Peck Community College does offer online classes for certain degree levels. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2020-2021 academic year, around 79% took at least some of their classes online.

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#17

Stone Child College

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

Stone Child College ranked #17 on this year’s Most Popular Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in Montana list. Located in Box Elder, Montana, the very small public school awarded 5 diplomas to qualifed undergraduate certificate students in 2021-2022.

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, 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 landed the #18 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular undergraduate certificate trade school programs. Crow Agency, Montana is the setting for this very small institution of higher learning. The public school handed out undergraduate certificates to 5 students in 2021-2022.

If you don’t receive financial aid, you can expect a bill for $3,200 to cover tuition and fees at Little Big Horn College. The school does not offer an in-state discount. Around 40% of those degree recipients were women.

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#18

Dawson Community College

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

Dawson Community 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. Located in Glendive, Montana, the very small public school handed out 6 undergraduate certificate awards in 2021-2022.

In-state students pay an average of $6,075 in tuition and fees if they attend DCC full time. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $8,775. Around 33% of those degree recipients were women.

DCC does offer online classes for certain degree levels. 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

Aaniiih Nakoda College ranked #18 on this year’s Most Popular Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in Montana list. Located in Harlem, Montana, the very small public school handed out 11 undergraduate certificate awards in 2021-2022.

The average tuition and fees at Aaniiih Nakoda College is $2,410. In-state students do not receive a discount, however you may be able to reduce your price 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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