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UMH is in Helena, MT. Helena is a self-contained town. The school is a public institution. UMH issues awards (degrees) up to the level of Associate's degree.
Fields of study in vogue at the school include office and administration, computer science and engineering, mechanics and repair, and production trades.
The school's open admission policy attracts a range of prospective students. People seek out the school, and many students are from other states.
The most successful professors at UMH are given tenure, encouraging them to stay with the school for a long time.
Approximately 1,064 students study at the school (in 2007).
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
http://www.umhelena.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 61 | licensed practical nurse, registered nursing |
| Mechanics And Repair | 32 | diesel mechanics, automobile mechanics, industrial electronics tech, aircraft maintenance |
| Business And Management | 26 | accounting technology |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 19 | computer programming |
| Security And Law Enforcement | 18 | fire protection tech |
| Office And Administration | 17 | administrative assistant |
| Production Trades | 14 | welding, precision metal working, machinist |
| Engineering Technician | 14 | construction engineering tech |
| Liberal Arts | 6 | general studies |
Number of programs and degrees for UMH in 2007:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate's degree | 154 | 13 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 53 | 8 |
In 2007, UMH had a total enrollment of 1,064 students (725 full-time equivalent).
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 82% |
| Black | 0% |
| Hispanic | 2% |
| Asian | 1% |
| American Indian | 4% |
| Unknown | 12% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 15% |
| 18-19 | 21% |
| 20-21 | 14% |
| 22-24 | 13% |
| 25-29 | 13% |
| 30-34 | 7% |
| 35-39 | 4% |
| 40-49 | 9% |
| 50-64 | 4% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 47 % |
| Part-Time | 46 % |
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.
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 2,810 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 8,282 |
| Books and supplies | $ 3,000 |
Financial Aid:
UMH participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 757000)
UMH has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 9 | 5 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 8 | 6 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 6 | 3 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Instructor | academic year | 21 | $38,524 | 12 | $40,432 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 21 | $38,524 | 12 | $40,432 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
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
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
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 full-time faculty on tenure track (vs. all colleges) | Top 11% |  |
| Number of degree programs (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 13% | |
| % of degrees in production trades (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 13% | |
| % of degrees in mechanics and repair (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 15% | |
| % of degrees in office and administration (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 15% | |
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (vs. all colleges) | Top 17% | |
| % of degrees in computer science and engineering (vs. all colleges) | Top 18% | |
Notable:
Open admission Accepts some high school credits Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Career counseling Career services Student employment services Remedial classes for students Offers part-time study On-campus library Tenure system for quality teaching
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