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University Of Montana - Helena College Of Technology, Montana

Overview of University Of Montana - Helena College Of Technology

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.

Areas of Study

The most common majors at the school are in office and administration, mechanics and repair, and production trades.

UMH Selectivity

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.

Faculty

A tenure system is one way UMH works to keep a high-quality staff.

Student Body

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.

Contacting UMH

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 Programs and Degrees (2005)

UMH awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:

General CategoryDegreesMost Common Majors [see all]
Nursing And Emergency Medicine31licensed practical nurse
Mechanics And Repair25industrial electronics tech, aircraft maintenance, automobile mechanics, diesel mechanics
Business And Management21accounting technology
Production Trades20precision metal working, welding, machinist
Office And Administration18administrative assistant
Computer Science And Engineering15computer programming
Security And Law Enforcement14fire protection tech
Engineering Technician12construction engineering tech
Agricultural Science And Management4agricultural mechanization
Liberal Arts2general studies

Number of programs and degrees for UMH in 2005:

Degree LevelTotal
Awarded
Number of
Programs
Associate's degree14713
Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years157

UMH Student Body

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):

GroupPercent
Undergraduate100%

Racial Diversity (2004):
RacePercent
White86%
Black0%
Hispanic2%
Asian1%
American Indian3%
Other Races7%

Students by Age (2004):

AgePercent
Under 184%
18-1919%
20-2116%
22-2413%
25-2912%
30-347%
35-397%
40-4912%
50-645%
65+1%

Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)

ResidencePercent
Montana87%
State unknown10%
Michigan1%

UMH Graduation, Retention, and Transfers

Retention Rates (2004):

GroupReturning From
Previous Year
Full-Time56 %
Part-Time47 %

UMH Room and Board (2005)

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 Faculty

UMH has a tenure system for faculty.

Tenure Status of Faculty (2004):

Full-Time Faculty LevelMenWomen
Tenured81
Non-tenured, but on tenure track34
Non-tenured and not on tenure track86

Salaries for full-time faculty:

Full-Time Faculty (2004):

Full-Time Faculty LevelContract LengthNumber MenAvg Salary MenNumber WomenAvg Salary Women
Instructoracademic year19$36,02111$37,461
All faculty totalacademic year19$36,02111$37,461

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

UMH Degree Programs (2005)

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

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

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 degrees in production trades
(vs. all colleges)
Top 9%UMH % of degrees in production trades
Lowest tuition & fees (in-state)
(vs. colleges of similar size)
Top 13%UMH Lowest tuition & fees (in-state)
Number of degree programs
(vs. colleges of similar size)
Top 14%UMH Number of degree programs
% of degrees in mechanics and repair
(vs. colleges with similar degree levels)
Top 14%UMH % of degrees in mechanics and repair
% students 40 years or older
(vs. all colleges)
Top 16%UMH % students 40 years or older
Male % of student body
(vs. colleges with similar degree levels)
Top 18%UMH Male % of student body
% of students from other states
(vs. colleges with similar degree levels)
Top 19%UMH % of students from other states
% of degrees in office and administration
(vs. all colleges)
Top 19%UMH % of degrees in office and administration
% of full-time faculty on tenure track
(for colleges of its size and type)
Top 20%UMH % of full-time faculty on tenure track
Explanation of the Highlights categories

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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