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UMH can be found in Helena, Montana (a self-contained town). The school is a public institution. The Associate's degree is the highest degree at UMH.
The most common majors at the school are in office and administration, mechanics and repair, and production trades.
UMH is welcoming, and offers open admission to students who meet its minimum qualifications. People attending the school come from a variety of states around the country.
A tenure system is one way UMH works to keep a high-quality staff.
In 2005, 924 students were enrolled in the school. A large number of students at UMH are 40 years old or older.
The school reports its educational mission is:
"The University of Montana - Helena College of Technology promotes lifelong educational goals of learners, supports workforce development needs of employers, and fosters community involvement by providing a substantive, responsive, and accessible learning environment."
More complete details are provided below.
University Of Montana - Helena College Of Technology
1115 N Roberts Street
Helena, MT 59601
General Phone: (406) 444-6800
Admissions Phone: (406) 444-6880
Financial Aid Phone: (406) 444-6879
http://www.umhelena.edu
UMH awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 31 | licensed practical nurse |
| Mechanics And Repair | 25 | industrial electronics tech, aircraft maintenance, automobile mechanics, diesel mechanics |
| Business And Management | 21 | accounting technology |
| Production Trades | 20 | precision metal working, welding, machinist |
| Office And Administration | 18 | administrative assistant |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 15 | computer programming |
| Security And Law Enforcement | 14 | fire protection tech |
| Engineering Technician | 12 | construction engineering tech |
| Agricultural Science And Management | 4 | agricultural mechanization |
| Liberal Arts | 2 | general studies |
Number of programs and degrees for UMH in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate's degree | 147 | 13 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 15 | 7 |
In 2005, UMH had a total enrollment of 924 students (692 full-time equivalent).
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 86% |
| Black | 0% |
| Hispanic | 2% |
| Asian | 1% |
| American Indian | 3% |
| Other Races | 7% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 4% |
| 18-19 | 19% |
| 20-21 | 16% |
| 22-24 | 13% |
| 25-29 | 12% |
| 30-34 | 7% |
| 35-39 | 7% |
| 40-49 | 12% |
| 50-64 | 5% |
| 65+ | 1% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Montana | 87% |
| State unknown | 10% |
| Michigan | 1% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 56 % |
| Part-Time | 47 % |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(Please refer to our profile of Helena, Montana for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Montana Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Admissions Phone Number: (406) 444-6880
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 2,900 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 2,900 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,160 |
Financial Aid:
UMH participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 757000)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (406) 444-6879
UMH has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 8 | 1 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 3 | 4 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 8 | 6 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Instructor | academic year | 19 | $36,021 | 11 | $37,461 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 19 | $36,021 | 11 | $37,461 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
AGRICULTURAL SCIENCE AND MANAGEMENT
Agricultural Mechanization, General
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Programming/Programmer, General
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Construction Engineering Technology/Technician
MECHANICS AND REPAIR
Airframe Mechanics and Aircraft Maintenance Technology/Technician
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician
Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician
Industrial Electronics Technology/Technician
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General
PRODUCTION TRADES
Machine Tool Technology/Machinist
Precision Metal Working, Other
Welding Technology/Welder
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Fire Protection and Safety Technology/Technician
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets UMH Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of degrees in production trades (vs. all colleges) | Top 9% |  |
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 13% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 14% | |
| % of degrees in mechanics and repair (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 14% | |
| % students 40 years or older (vs. all colleges) | Top 16% | |
| Male % of student body (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 18% | |
| % of students from other states (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 19% | |
| % of degrees in office and administration (vs. all colleges) | Top 19% | |
| % of full-time faculty on tenure track (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 20% | |
Notable:
Open admission Accepts some high school credits Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Career counseling Career placement services Student employment services Remedial classes for students Offers part-time study On-campus library Tenure system for quality teaching
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