C
Average
Score: 50/100
Overall (traditional)
B
Outcome Rating
72/100 · earnings-weighted

Miles Community College

2-Year Public
📍 Miles City, Montana 59301
Miles Community College campus, Miles City, MT
Miles Community College campus, Miles City, MT. Photo: David Schott, CC BY 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons.
ℹ️
Rating Context: ⚠️ Limited Data Available. Some metrics for this institution are incomplete or unavailable, which may affect the overall grade. Consider researching this school directly for the most current information.

Suggested Focus: For this type of institution, we recommend prioritizing the Outcomes Score (C+) which measures graduation and job placement rates — the most relevant metrics for career programs.
Graduation Rate: 49%
Outcomes
C+
55/100
Affordability
C+
61/100
Resources
C+
63/100
Experience
C
52/100
Prestige
F
17/100

Two ratings: the overall grade compares colleges the conventional way (outcomes, cost, resources, experience, reputation). The Outcome Rating asks what students earn: 60% wage-adjusted earnings 10 years after enrolling, 25% graduation, 15% retention. Methodology

Quick Stats

670
Total Enrollment
49%
Graduation Rate
62%
Retention Rate
12.0:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
N/A
Acceptance Rate
$9,840
Avg Net Price
🏠 Housing Market Near Miles Community College ▼

34% of first-year students live off campus and not with family (U.S. Dept. of Education, IPEDS). Upper-year students at most universities move off campus at much higher rates, so near-campus rental demand is typically larger than this figure suggests.

Avg Home Value
$250,814
Avg Monthly Rent
$850
1-Year Change
+11.1%

Earnings, Debt & Completion

What happens to students who enroll at Miles Community College, from the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard.

$42,862
Median earnings 10 yrs after entry
$35,912
Median earnings 6 yrs after entry
$11,500
Median debt at graduation
61.7%
Completion rate (within 150% of normal time)
20.6%
Students receiving Pell grants

Typical debt at graduation equals about 27% of one year’s median earnings ten years after entry.

Earnings rank: 84th percentile among associate-degree-focused colleges after a partial adjustment for local wage levels (MT wage index 0.84). This drives the Outcome Rating.

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, retrieved Oct 2026. Earnings are for federally aided students who enrolled, whether or not they graduated.

Earnings by Major at Miles Community College

Median pay of associate's degree graduates by field of study, and how each program ranks against every college reporting that major — by raw pay and adjusted for state wage levels. Same school, very different paychecks.

Major1 yr after4 yrs aftervs. nationalRank (pay)Rank (wage-adj.)Median debt
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing$67,708$74,404-8%#748 of 962#564$18,500
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities—$39,863-10%#697 of 947#502$9,889

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are for graduates who received federal aid and were working; small programs are not reported.

For parents & investors

The Miles Community College Town Property Report

  • Avg home value near campus: $250,814
  • Avg rent near campus: $850/mo — vs ~$394/mo campus room rate
  • Top nearby ZIP by cap rate: 59301 (2.6% cap, Miles City)

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Costs & Financial Aid

Tuition & Fees

Category In-State Out-of-State
Tuition $4,680 $8,670
Room $3,550
Board $4,800
Total Cost (On-Campus) $18,065 $21,673

Financial Aid

93%
Receive Any Aid
36%
Receive Pell Grants
52%
Take Out Loans
$9,840
Avg Net Price

Net Price by Family Income

Family Income Average Net Price
$0 - $30,000$5,435
$30,001 - $48,000$7,828
$48,001 - $75,000$6,225
$75,001 - $110,000$8,399
$110,001+$10,186

Programs & Career Paths

Top Degree Programs

Programs ranked by number of degrees awarded annually.

General Studies 23 grads/yr Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse 18 grads/yr Truck and Bus Driver/Commercial Vehicle Operator and Instructor 10 grads/yr Business Administration and Management, General 8 grads/yr Small Business Administration/Management 7 grads/yr Equestrian/Equine Studies 7 grads/yr Range Science and Management 7 grads/yr Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General 4 grads/yr Animal Health 4 grads/yr Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping 4 grads/yr Engineering, General 3 grads/yr Education, General 3 grads/yr Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources Design 3 grads/yr Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies 2 grads/yr Phlebotomy Technician/Phlebotomist 2 grads/yr Livestock Management 2 grads/yr Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician 2 grads/yr Computer Installation and Repair Technology/Technician 1 grads/yr Human Services, General 1 grads/yr Computer/Information Technology Services Administration and Management, Other 1 grads/yr

Related Career Paths

Careers that graduates from Miles Community College's top programs commonly pursue.

Postsecondary teachers, all other
$78k/yr 183,400 jobs
Registered nurses
$94k/yr 3,391,000 jobs
Nursing instructors and teachers, postsecondary
$80k/yr 91,600 jobs
Career/technical education teachers, postsecondary
$61k/yr 122,200 jobs
Heavy and tractor-trailer truck drivers
$57k/yr 2,235,100 jobs
Bus drivers, transit and intercity
$57k/yr 158,800 jobs
Bus drivers, school
$47k/yr 387,300 jobs
Light truck drivers
$44k/yr 1,079,800 jobs

Student Demographics

670
Total Students
68%
Women
56%
Traditional Age (18-24)
34%
Off-Campus Renters

👥 Race & Ethnicity

White 80%
Hispanic 3%
Black 2%
Asian 2%
Two or More 3%
Non-Resident 1%

🏠 Living Arrangements

On Campus 62%
Off-Campus (Renters) 34%
With Family 4%
🏘️ Rental Demand: ~226 students need off-campus housing

💻 Learning Mode

In-Person 25%
Hybrid (Some Online) 27%
Fully Online 48%

📊 Age Distribution

18-24 (Traditional) 56%
25-64 (Adult) 25%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the acceptance rate at Miles Community College?
Acceptance rate data is not available for this institution. Many schools with open enrollment or specialized programs do not report traditional acceptance rates.
How much does it cost to attend Miles Community College?
Tuition at Miles Community College is $4,680 for in-state students and $8,670 for out-of-state students . However, the average net price after financial aid is $9,840.
What is the graduation rate at Miles Community College?
The graduation rate at Miles Community College is 49%. This graduation rate is below average. Consider factors like program type and student demographics when evaluating.
Is Miles Community College a good school?
Miles Community College has a Repit College Score of 50/100 (Grade: C). Our rating evaluates five key factors:
  • Outcomes (C+): Graduation and retention rates
  • Affordability (C+): Net cost and financial aid access
  • Resources (C+): Class sizes and selectivity
  • Experience (C): Campus life and learning format
  • Prestige (F): Reputation and recognition
Note: As a smaller institution, we recommend focusing on the Outcomes score when evaluating this school.
How many students attend Miles Community College?
Miles Community College has a total enrollment of 670 students.
Is there rental demand near Miles Community College?
Yes! Approximately 34% of students at Miles Community College live off-campus (not with family). That's roughly 226 students who need rental housing near campus. This represents significant rental demand, which affects housing availability and pricing in the Miles City area.

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Data source: IPEDS 2023-24 | Last updated: October 2026 | Methodology