Trade Schools in Montana
33 programs at 16 schools · Average earnings $44,611/yr
Programs Analyzed
33
Schools
16
Avg Grad Earnings
$44,611/yr
Avg Score
61/100
Highest Earning Programs in Montana
Top 10 trade programs by first-year graduate earnings in Montana.
| Program | School | Earnings | Score | AI-Proof |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nursing | Montana State University Billings | $72,551/yr | 80 | Moderate |
| Nursing | Flathead Valley Community College | $71,348/yr | 84 | Moderate |
| Electromechanical Technology | Montana State University Billings | $68,144/yr | 62 | Resilient |
| Nursing | The University of Montana | $67,743/yr | 77 | Moderate |
| Nursing | Miles Community College | $67,708/yr | 80 | Moderate |
| Nursing | Helena College University of Montana | $63,902/yr | 84 | Moderate |
| Electrical Repair Technology | Highlands College of Montana Tech | $63,098/yr | 76 | AI-Proof |
| Electrical Repair Technology | Montana Technological University | $63,098/yr | 73 | AI-Proof |
| Allied Health Professions | Montana State University Billings | $55,736/yr | 63 | Resilient |
| Allied Health Professions | Highlands College of Montana Tech | $54,579/yr | 69 | Resilient |
Browse by Category
Skilled Trades (6)
Healthcare (13)
Engineering & Technology (2)
Personal Services (4)
Agriculture & Natural Resources (2)
Arts & Design (1)
Other Programs (5)
Skilled Trades (6 programs)
▶| Program | School | Score | Earnings | AI-Proof |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical Repair Technology | Highlands College of Montana Tech Butte |
76 | $63,098/yr | AI-Proof |
| Electrical Repair Technology | Montana Technological University Butte |
73 | $63,098/yr | AI-Proof |
| Vehicle Repair Technology | Helena College University of Montana Helena |
71 | $46,288/yr | AI-Proof |
| Vehicle Repair Technology | Montana State University Billings Billings |
64 | $47,702/yr | AI-Proof |
| Precision Metalworking | Flathead Valley Community College Kalispell |
61 | $43,711/yr | AI-Proof |
| Precision Metalworking | Montana State University Billings Billings |
55 | $41,875/yr | AI-Proof |
Healthcare (13 programs)
▶| Program | School | Score | Earnings | AI-Proof |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nursing | Flathead Valley Community College Kalispell |
84 | $71,348/yr | Moderate |
| Nursing | Helena College University of Montana Helena |
84 | $63,902/yr | Moderate |
| Nursing | Montana State University Billings Billings |
80 | $72,551/yr | Moderate |
| Nursing | Miles Community College Miles City |
80 | $67,708/yr | Moderate |
| Nursing | Salish Kootenai College Pablo |
80 | $52,607/yr | Moderate |
| Nursing | The University of Montana Missoula |
77 | $67,743/yr | Moderate |
| Practical Nursing | Montana State University Billings Billings |
77 | $48,257/yr | AI-Proof |
| Allied Health Professions | Highlands College of Montana Tech Butte |
69 | $54,579/yr | Resilient |
| Health Administration | Montana State University Billings Billings |
69 | $34,171/yr | Moderate |
| Allied Health Professions | Montana State University Billings Billings |
63 | $55,736/yr | Resilient |
| Medical Assisting | Flathead Valley Community College Kalispell |
63 | $38,335/yr | Resilient |
| Allied Health Professions | Montana Technological University Butte |
60 | $54,579/yr | Resilient |
| Allied Health Professions | The University of Montana Missoula |
59 | $52,370/yr | Resilient |
Engineering & Technology (2 programs)
▶| Program | School | Score | Earnings | AI-Proof |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electromechanical Technology | Montana State University Billings Billings |
62 | $68,144/yr | Resilient |
| Electrical Engineering Technology | Montana State University-Northern Havre |
56 | $42,923/yr | Moderate |
Personal Services (4 programs)
▶| Program | School | Score | Earnings | AI-Proof |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cosmetology | Academy of Cosmetology Inc Bozeman |
44 | $21,876/yr | Resilient |
| Cosmetology | Montana Academy of Salons Great Falls |
44 | $20,211/yr | Resilient |
| Cosmetology | Crevier's Academy of Cosmetology Arts Kalispell |
43 | $19,079/yr | Resilient |
| Cosmetology | Butte Academy of Beauty Culture Butte |
41 | $9,586/yr | Resilient |
Agriculture & Natural Resources (2 programs)
▶| Program | School | Score | Earnings | AI-Proof |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Veterinary Technology | Pima Medical Institute-Dillon Dillon |
51 | $37,570/yr | Resilient |
| Veterinary Technology | Pima Medical Institute-Dillon Dillon |
42 | $25,369/yr | Resilient |
Arts & Design (1 programs)
▶| Program | School | Score | Earnings | AI-Proof |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Design and Applied Arts | Montana State University Bozeman |
49 | $36,931/yr | Moderate |
Other Programs (5 programs)
▶| Program | School | Score | Earnings | AI-Proof |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts & Humanities | Helena College University of Montana Helena |
49 | $31,290/yr | AI-Proof |
| Liberal Arts & Humanities | Flathead Valley Community College Kalispell |
48 | $30,079/yr | AI-Proof |
| Liberal Arts & Humanities | Dawson Community College Glendive |
44 | $25,631/yr | AI-Proof |
| Liberal Arts & Humanities | Montana State University Bozeman |
42 | $33,040/yr | AI-Proof |
| Liberal Arts & Humanities | The University of Montana Missoula |
40 | $30,794/yr | AI-Proof |
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About This Data
This page shows 33 trade and vocational programs at 16 schools in Montana using earnings data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, employment projections from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (2024–2034), and AI resilience research.
Programs are grouped by field of study with Skilled Trades listed first. Click any program for detailed earnings projections and career path analysis.
Data: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, Bureau of Labor Statistics 2024–2034, OpenAI GPTs-are-GPTs research.
Last updated 2026.