Public 📍 Butte, Montana 👥 1,480 students

Montana Technological University

#2 in Montana
High ROI
⏱ 1.2 years to break even
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93 ROI Score
● 70–100: High ROI
● 45–69: Good ROI
● 20–44: Moderate ROI
● 0–19: Low ROI
💰
$54,329
Median Graduate Salary
10 years after enrollment
🎓
$18,750
Median Student Debt
Among degree completers
🏫
$8,340
In-State Tuition
Per year
💵
$16,481
Average Net Price
After grants & aid
🏆
58%
Graduation Rate
4-yr programs, 150% time
📝
91%
Acceptance Rate
Overall admission rate

📊 ROI Breakdown

Graduate Median Salary
$54,329
−
HS-only Median Salary
$38,792
=
Annual Salary Premium
$15,537
$18,750 (median debt) ÷ $15,537 (annual premium) = 1.2 years to break even

Salary vs. Debt Comparison

Graduate Salary
$54,329
Student Debt
$18,750
HS-only Salary
$38,792

Top ROI Colleges in Montana

# College ROI Rating Break-Even Grad Salary Student Debt
1 Carroll College
Helena
 High ROI 1.1 yrs $61,772 $25,757
2 Montana State University
Bozeman
 High ROI 1.6 yrs $53,263 $22,500
3 Montana State University-Northern
Havre
 High ROI 1.7 yrs $49,505 $18,500
4 University of Providence
Great Falls
 High ROI 2 yrs $48,296 $18,750
5 Rocky Mountain College
Billings
 High ROI 2.5 yrs $49,036 $26,000
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Data Source: All figures sourced from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Median salary = 10 years post-enrollment. Debt = median debt of completers. ROI calculation by Search 6000+ US Colleges. Last updated: May 13, 2026.