Top 50 Best Certificate Programs in Montana by ROI

Every Certificate program in Montana ranked by estimated 20-year net return on investment across all majors. Data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.

Programs in Montana

10

Colleges with salary data

Average 20-Yr Net ROI

-$271,720

Across all Montana programs

Average Annual Cost

$20,036

Cost of attendance

# College Major 20-Yr Net ROI Median Salary Annual Cost Avg Debt
1 Highlands College of Montana Tech

Grad rate: 31.7%

 Electrical/Electronics Maintenance and Repair Technology. +$272,089 $56,597 $16,138 $2,750 Full ROI →
2 Montana Technological University

Grad rate: 57.4%

 Electrical/Electronics Maintenance and Repair Technology. +$266,607 $56,597 $21,620 $2,750 Full ROI →
3 Montana State University

Grad rate: 57.1%

 Precision Metal Working. +$13,021 $43,840 $23,779 N/A Full ROI →
4 Montana State University

Grad rate: 57.1%

 Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services. -$157,339 $35,322 $23,779 N/A Full ROI →
5 Pima Medical Institute-Dillon

Grad rate: 68.0%

 Veterinary/Animal Health Technologies/Technicians. -$403,464 $24,031 $31,259 $9,500 Full ROI →
6 Montana Academy of Salons

Grad rate: 78.0%

 Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services. -$454,357 $21,019 $17,522 $12,752 Full ROI →
7 Butte Academy of Beauty Culture

Grad rate: 70.5%

 Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services. -$504,909 $18,015 $15,102 $7,487 Full ROI →
8 Montana Academy of Salons

Grad rate: 78.0%

 Somatic Bodywork and Related Therapeutic Services. -$526,482 $16,552 $17,522 N/A Full ROI →
9 Crevier's Academy of Cosmetology Arts

Grad rate: 81.2%

 Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services. -$570,377 $14,917 $15,443 $9,833 Full ROI →
10 Academy of Cosmetology Inc

Grad rate: 86.7%

 Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services. -$651,997 $10,831 $18,202 $7,715 Full ROI →

How ROI is calculated

20-Year Net ROI = Gross Earnings (salary × 20) − Total Degree Cost − Debt Payoff (×1.35) − Baseline Opportunity Cost ($42,000 × 20). Data from the U.S. College Scorecard.