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University Of Montana Helena College Of Technology

Overview of University Of Montana Helena College Of Technology

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.

Areas of Study

Fields of study in vogue at the school include office and administration, computer science and engineering, mechanics and repair, and production trades.

UMH Selectivity

The school's open admission policy attracts a range of prospective students. People seek out the school, and many students are from other states.

Faculty

The most successful professors at UMH are given tenure, encouraging them to stay with the school for a long time.

Student Body

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.

Contacting UMH

University Of Montana Helena College Of Technology
1115 N Roberts Street
Helena, MT 59601
General Phone: (406) 444-6800
http://www.umhelena.edu

UMH Programs and Degrees (2007)

General CategoryDegreesMost Common Majors [see all]
Nursing And Emergency Medicine61licensed practical nurse, registered nursing
Mechanics And Repair32diesel mechanics, automobile mechanics, industrial electronics tech, aircraft maintenance
Business And Management26accounting technology
Computer Science And Engineering19computer programming
Security And Law Enforcement18fire protection tech
Office And Administration17administrative assistant
Production Trades14welding, precision metal working, machinist
Engineering Technician14construction engineering tech
Liberal Arts6general studies

Number of programs and degrees for UMH in 2007:

Degree LevelTotal
Awarded
Number of
Programs
Associate's degree15413
Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years538

UMH Student Body

In 2007, UMH had a total enrollment of 1,064 students (725 full-time equivalent).

Students By Class:

GroupPercent
Undergraduate100%

Racial Diversity:
RacePercent
White82%
Black0%
Hispanic2%
Asian1%
American Indian4%
Unknown12%

Students by Age:

AgePercent
Under 1815%
18-1921%
20-2114%
22-2413%
25-2913%
30-347%
35-394%
40-499%
50-644%
65+0%

UMH Graduation, Retention, and Transfers

Retention Rates (2007):

GroupReturning From
Previous Year
Full-Time47 %
Part-Time46 %

UMH Room and Board (2007)

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.

UMH Expenses and Financial Aid (2007)

Expenses and Financial Aid:

ExpenseAmount
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 Faculty

UMH has a tenure system for faculty.

Tenure Status of Faculty (2007):

Full-Time Faculty LevelMenWomen
Tenured95
Non-tenured, but on tenure track86
Non-tenured and not on tenure track63

Salaries for full-time faculty:

Full-Time Faculty (2007):

Full-Time Faculty LevelContract LengthNumber MenAvg Salary MenNumber WomenAvg Salary Women
Instructoracademic year21$38,52412$40,432
All faculty totalacademic year21$38,52412$40,432

*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.

UMH Degree Programs (2007)

BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping

COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Programming/Programmer, General

ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Construction Engineering Technology/Technician

LIBERAL ARTS
General Studies

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

UMH Highlights

(Details are provided further down on this page.)

What Sets UMH Apart:

CategoryTrophy 
% of full-time faculty on tenure track
(vs. all colleges)
Top 11%UMH % of full-time faculty on tenure track
Number of degree programs
(vs. colleges of similar size)
Top 13%UMH Number of degree programs
% of degrees in production trades
(vs. colleges with similar degree levels)
Top 13%UMH % of degrees in production trades
% of degrees in mechanics and repair
(vs. colleges with similar degree levels)
Top 15%UMH % of degrees in mechanics and repair
% of degrees in office and administration
(vs. colleges with similar degree levels)
Top 15%UMH % of degrees in office and administration
Lowest tuition & fees (in-state)
(vs. all colleges)
Top 17%UMH Lowest tuition & fees (in-state)
% of degrees in computer science and engineering
(vs. all colleges)
Top 18%UMH % of degrees in computer science and engineering
Explanation of the Highlights categories

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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