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Trade schools in Montana
College Scorecard lists 7 schools in Montana that graduated students in electrical, HVAC, plumbing or construction programs in the latest year: 2 electrical, 3 HVAC, 1 plumbing, 2 construction trades, 2 construction management.1
| School | City | Programs | Credential | Type | Completers | Tuition | Cost a year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The University of Montana | Missoula | Construction trades, HVAC, Construction management | Certificate, Associate | Public | 27 | $9,188 | $26,512 |
| Montana State University-Northern | Havre | Plumbing | Associate | Public | 14 | $7,496 | $19,380 |
| Flathead Valley Community College | Kalispell | Electrical, HVAC | Associate, Certificate | Public | 13 | $5,024 | $17,956 |
| Montana State University | Bozeman | HVAC | Associate, Certificate | Public | 4 | $8,948 | $26,943 |
| Stone Child College | Box Elder | Construction trades | Certificate | Public | 4 | $3,610 | $12,703 |
| Highlands College of Montana Tech | Butte | Electrical | Certificate | Public | 0 | $4,260 | $20,636 |
| Montana Technological University | Butte | Construction management | Bachelor's | Public | 0 | $8,770 | $24,567 |
Construction trades (CIP 46.04) covers carpentry, masonry, roofing and other building trades together. Tuition: in-state tuition for a year, or program tuition at schools that bill by program. Cost a year: average cost of attendance at the school.
Which trade schools in Montana graduate the most students?
The University of Montana in Missoula had the most completers in these programs in the latest year, 27, then Montana State University-Northern with 14.1
How much does trade school cost in Montana?
Public schools on the list charge a median $7,496 a year in in-state tuition.1
Certificate or associate degree?
5 of the 7 schools offer a certificate in these trades and 4 offer an associate degree.1 A certificate is the shorter credential; an associate degree adds general education courses.
What is the highest-paying trade in Montana?
Of the five trades on this site, plumbers have the highest median pay in Montana, $38.44 an hour.2
| Trade | Median hourly | Schools | Pages |
|---|---|---|---|
| Plumbers | $38.44 | 1 | Schools · Salary · Apprenticeships |
| General Contractors | $36.98 | 3 | Schools · Salary · Apprenticeships |
| Electricians | $36.90 | 2 | Schools · Salary · Apprenticeships |
| HVAC Technicians | $29.26 | 3 | Schools · Salary · Apprenticeships |
| Roofers | $28.38 | 2 | Salary · Apprenticeships |
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Sources
- U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard (field of study and institution data) (collegescorecard.ed.gov)
- BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, Montana, May 2025 (bls.gov, May 2025)