4 schools · Montana
Carpentry schools in Montana
4 schools in Montana offer carpentry programs (4 of them public), with 3 certificate and 2 associate programs between them.
All carpentry programs in Montana
Sorted by earnings one year after graduation. Click a heading to sort; tuition is the school's yearly tuition and fees (2025-26), in-state for public schools.
| School | Type | Credential | Graduates (2023-24) | Earnings 1 yr after | Earnings 4 yrs after | Median debt | School tuition |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Highlands College of Montana TechButte, MT | Public community or technical college | Associate degree | 14 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $4,260 |
| Montana State UniversityBozeman, MT | Public university | Certificate | 12 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $8,948 |
| Montana State University BillingsBillings, MT | Public university | Certificate | 3 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $7,689 |
| Montana State University BillingsBillings, MT | Public university | Associate degree | 6 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $7,689 |
| The University of MontanaMissoula, MT | Public university | Certificate | 7 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $9,188 |
Cities with the most programs: Butte (1), Bozeman (1), Billings (1), Missoula (1).
What counts: carpentry.
Frequently asked questions
How many carpentry schools are in Montana?
4 schools in Montana awarded carpentry certificates or associate degrees recently, according to the U.S. Department of Education: 3 certificate and 2 associate programs.
What is the cheapest carpentry school in Montana?
By yearly tuition and fees, Highlands College of Montana Tech in Butte charges $4,260 (2025-26, in-state). Program fees, tools and licensing exams can add to that, so ask the school.
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Carpentry schools nationwide
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.