4 trade schools · Montana

Trade schools in Montana

Montana has 4 trade schools in our data (1 public, 3 for-profit), and 18 schools in all, counting community colleges, offer certificate or associate programs in the trades we track. Median yearly tuition at trade schools here is $16,450.

Trade schools4

Public1

For-profit3

Median tuition$16,450

Median completion rate71%

Median earnings 10 yrs after entry$30,032

Programs by trade in Montana

Number of schools, including community colleges, with a certificate or associate program in each field.

Welding11 schools HVAC2 schools Electrician2 schools Plumbing1 school Carpentry4 schools Construction trades2 schools Auto and diesel mechanic7 schools Truck driving (CDL)6 schools Cosmetology and barbering3 schools Culinary arts4 schools Medical assistant6 schools LPN and CNA5 schools Dental assisting and hygiene2 schools Phlebotomy and medical lab3 schools EMT, surgical tech and imaging5 schools Medical billing and coding7 schools Massage therapy1 school Paralegal2 schools

All 4 trade schools in Montana

Schools that mostly award certificates. Click a heading to sort.

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School	Type	Students	Tuition (2025-26)	Avg net price	Completion rate	Earnings 10 yrs after entry
Aveda Institute MontanaBillings	For-profit trade school	80	$16,100	$21,319	85%	n/a
Crevier's Academy of Cosmetology ArtsKalispell	For-profit trade school	79	$16,800	$8,063	82%	$25,274
Highlands College of Montana TechButte	Public community or technical college	342	$4,260	$15,888	45%	$59,491
Montana Academy of SalonsGreat Falls	For-profit trade school	126	$18,200	$10,878	61%	$30,032

Colleges in Montana with the most trade programs

Flathead Valley Community College, Kalispell: 10 trade fields
The University of Montana, Missoula: 10 trade fields
Montana State University, Bozeman: 7 trade fields
Montana State University Billings, Billings: 6 trade fields
Great Falls College Montana State University, Great Falls: 6 trade fields
Fort Peck Community College, Poplar: 4 trade fields
Miles Community College, Miles City: 4 trade fields
Salish Kootenai College, Pablo: 4 trade fields
Helena College University of Montana, Helena: 3 trade fields
Montana State University-Northern, Havre: 3 trade fields
University of Providence, Great Falls: 2 trade fields
Dawson Community College, Glendive: 1 trade fields

Frequently asked questions

How many trade schools are in Montana?

4 schools in Montana mostly award certificates, and 18 schools including community colleges offer programs in the 19 trades we track.

How much does trade school cost in Montana?

The median trade school in Montana charges $16,450 a year in tuition and fees (2025-26). Public schools and community colleges usually cost less; compare the tuition column above.

What is the cheapest trade school in Montana?

Among trade schools with a reported price, Highlands College of Montana Tech in Butte has the lowest yearly tuition and fees: $4,260.

Colleges in Montana · All trades

Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard (institution and field of study files), data release of October 15, 2026. Earnings are for graduates who received federal aid and were working, not enrolled. What each figure covers.