C+
Above Average
Score: 57/100
Overall (traditional)
C+
Outcome Rating
64/100 · earnings-weighted

Montana Technological University

4-Year Public
📍 Butte, Montana 59701
Montana Technological University campus, Butte, MT
Montana Technological University campus, Butte, MT. Photo: Own, Public domain via Wikimedia Commons.
Outcomes
B
72/100
Affordability
C
52/100
Resources
C
52/100
Experience
A
84/100
Prestige
F
26/100

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

1,622
Total Enrollment
58%
Graduation Rate
76%
Retention Rate
13.0:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
90%
Acceptance Rate
$15,866
Avg Net Price
🏠 Housing Market Near Montana Technological University ▼

13% 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
$284,648
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,409
1-Year Change
+7.1%

Earnings, Debt & Completion

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

$54,329
Median earnings 10 yrs after entry
$48,356
Median earnings 6 yrs after entry
$18,750
Median debt at graduation
58.2%
Completion rate (within 150% of normal time)
1,126
Average SAT
24
Median ACT
23.8%
Students receiving Pell grants

Typical debt at graduation equals about 35% of one year’s median earnings ten years after entry.

Earnings rank: 64th percentile among bachelor’s-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 Montana Technological University

Median pay of bachelor'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
Petroleum Engineering$69,212$106,076+1%#8 of 19#8$27,000
Geological/Geophysical Engineering—$93,629+20%#1 of 7#1—
Public Health$74,771$86,855+48%#5 of 215#2$26,500
Mechanical Engineering$73,901$82,443-11%#308 of 318#199$25,750
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing$74,338$81,504-8%#673 of 966#448$26,036
Civil Engineering$80,327—————
Business/Commerce$46,181$61,446-10%#190 of 271#124$14,086
Management Information Systems and Services$42,543$58,332-30%#160 of 166#154$28,125

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 Montana Technological University Town Property Report

  • Avg home value near campus: $284,648
  • Avg rent near campus: $1,409/mo — vs ~$563/mo campus room rate
  • Top nearby ZIP by cap rate: 59701 (3.9% cap, Butte)

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🏆 Where Montana Technological University Ranks

Rankings based on Repit College Grade among schools offering each program.

🥈
Occupational Health and Industrial Hygiene
of 3 schools
🥈
Management Information Systems and Services, Other
of 6 schools

Costs & Financial Aid

Tuition & Fees

Category In-State Out-of-State
Tuition $6,113 $22,706
Room $5,070
Board $6,076
Total Cost (On-Campus) $24,888 $41,568

Financial Aid

93%
Receive Any Aid
21%
Receive Pell Grants
51%
Take Out Loans
$15,866
Avg Net Price

Net Price by Family Income

Family Income Average Net Price
$0 - $30,000$11,327
$30,001 - $48,000$13,539
$48,001 - $75,000$16,138
$75,001 - $110,000$17,361
$110,001+$19,093

Programs & Career Paths

Top Degree Programs

Programs ranked by number of degrees awarded annually.

Occupational Health and Industrial Hygiene 53 grads/yr Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse 45 grads/yr Mechanical Engineering 43 grads/yr Management Information Systems and Services, Other 34 grads/yr Civil Engineering, General 30 grads/yr Biology/Biological Sciences, General 20 grads/yr Information Resources Management 19 grads/yr Mining and Mineral Engineering 13 grads/yr Electrical and Electronics Engineering 12 grads/yr Petroleum Engineering 10 grads/yr Business/Commerce, General 10 grads/yr Health and Wellness, General 10 grads/yr Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance 8 grads/yr Geological/Geophysical Engineering 8 grads/yr Computer Science 8 grads/yr Environmental/Environmental Health Engineering 7 grads/yr Environmental Biology 7 grads/yr Metallurgical Engineering 7 grads/yr Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies 6 grads/yr Engineering, General 6 grads/yr

Related Career Paths

Careers that graduates from Montana Technological University's top programs commonly pursue.

Health specialties teachers, postsecondary
$106k/yr 289,600 jobs
Occupational health and safety specialists
$84k/yr 131,900 jobs
Occupational health and safety technicians
$58k/yr 31,900 jobs
Registered nurses
$94k/yr 3,391,000 jobs
Nursing instructors and teachers, postsecondary
$80k/yr 91,600 jobs
Architectural and engineering managers
$168k/yr 212,500 jobs
Aerospace engineers
$135k/yr 71,600 jobs
Engineering teachers, postsecondary
$106k/yr 50,300 jobs

Student Demographics

1,622
Total Students
37%
Women
87%
Traditional Age (18-24)
13%
Off-Campus Renters

👥 Race & Ethnicity

White 80%
Hispanic 5%
Black 1%
Asian 2%
Two or More 3%
Non-Resident 3%

🏠 Living Arrangements

On Campus 71%
Off-Campus (Renters) 13%
With Family 16%
🏘️ Rental Demand: ~204 students need off-campus housing

💻 Learning Mode

In-Person 70%
Hybrid (Some Online) 25%
Fully Online 6%

📊 Age Distribution

18-24 (Traditional) 87%
25-64 (Adult) 13%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the acceptance rate at Montana Technological University?
Montana Technological University has an acceptance rate of 90%. This indicates a less selective admissions process with good chances for qualified applicants.
How much does it cost to attend Montana Technological University?
Tuition at Montana Technological University is $6,113 for in-state students and $22,706 for out-of-state students . However, the average net price after financial aid is $15,866.
What is the graduation rate at Montana Technological University?
The graduation rate at Montana Technological University is 58%. This graduation rate is below average. Consider factors like program type and student demographics when evaluating.
Is Montana Technological University a good school?
Montana Technological University has a Repit College Score of 57/100 (Grade: C+). Our rating evaluates five key factors:
  • Outcomes (B): Graduation and retention rates
  • Affordability (C): Net cost and financial aid access
  • Resources (C): Class sizes and selectivity
  • Experience (A): Campus life and learning format
  • Prestige (F): Reputation and recognition
How many students attend Montana Technological University?
Montana Technological University has a total enrollment of 1,622 students. Most students (87%) are traditional college-age (18-24).
Is there rental demand near Montana Technological University?
Yes! Approximately 13% of students at Montana Technological University live off-campus (not with family). That's roughly 204 students who need rental housing near campus.

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