by our College Data Analytics TeamCollege Factual’s Best for the Money Rankings compare the quality of a Montana Tech degree with its cost to decide whether the school is asking a fair price. Here is how Montana Tech measures up.
Montana Tech is ranked #1,447 out of 3,211 schools for value nationwide, earning a value grade of D-. Within Montana, it ranks #16 of 23 for value.
Among the majors Montana Tech offers, these rank best for value nationally.
| Major | National Value Rank |
|---|---|
| Other Management Information Systems and Services | #5 of 12 |
| Engineering | #5 of 9 |
| General Petroleum Engineering | #7 of 17 |
| Petroleum Engineering | #7 of 17 |
| Occupational Health and Industrial Hygiene | #8 of 14 |
| Public Health | #8 of 14 |
| Health Information Systems | #16 of 19 |
| General Health & Wellness | #38 of 83 |
| Health Services | #38 of 83 |
| Management Information Systems | #79 of 121 |
Below is the detailed Montana Tech value breakdown: state and national value rankings, the real cost of a degree, and how the price stacks up against the aid most students receive.
Montana Technological University is ranked #3 out of #23 in Montana for quality and #16 out of #23 for Montana value.
Live in-state? You may qualify for a reduced price. Check the Montana Tech financial aid page to be sure.
Montana Technological University is ranked #1,447 out of 3,211 for value nationwide.
Based on our analysis of other colleges at similar price points, Montana Technological University is overpriced for the quality of education it provides.
Averaged across all students — those who receive aid and those who pay full price — a year at Montana Tech costs about $18,160. Over a standard four-year bachelor's program, that adds up to an estimated $72,639 for the degree.
| Amount | |
|---|---|
| Sticker Price (before aid) | $22,938 / year |
| Net Price (students receiving aid) | $16,481 / year |
| Average Cost (all students) | $18,160 / year |
| Estimated 4-Year Cost | $72,639 |
*The average cost weights the net price paid by aid recipients against the sticker price paid by everyone else. The 4-year figure assumes the standard bachelor's length; your actual time to graduate and price may differ.
There are many ways to lower the cost of a college education. Consider in-state tuition, transfer credits, or finishing your degree faster. Learn more about Montana Tech net price and the factors that affect it.
What Montana Tech costs you depends on how much aid you receive, so few students fit perfectly into averages.
Here is how the estimated 4-year cost of a Montana Tech degree breaks down by aid group, against its national value ranking.
| Nationwide Value by Aid Group | Avg Degree Cost | Value Rank | Value Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students with No Aid | $91,752 | — | — |
| All Students | $72,639 | #1,447 | D- |
| Only Students Receiving Aid | $65,924 | — | — |
| In-State Value by Aid Group | Avg Degree Cost | Value Rank | Value Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students with No Aid | $91,752 | — | — |
| All Students | $72,639 | #16 | C- |
| Only Students Receiving Aid | $65,924 | — | — |
*College Factual publishes a single overall value ranking (the All Students row). The cost rows show what each aid group pays toward the same degree.
You can also see how the average net price at Montana Tech shifts with family income:
| Family Income | Avg Net Price / Year |
|---|---|
| $0–$30K | $11,327 |
| $30K–$48K | $13,539 |
| $48K–$75K | $16,138 |
| $75K–$110K | $17,361 |
| Over $110K | $19,093 |
About 74% of Montana Tech undergraduates receive grant or scholarship aid, averaging $7,435 per year. Get more details on the Montana Tech financial aid you may qualify for.
College Factual calculates value by comparing the average Montana Tech cost of a degree against other schools of a similar quality. If the school is priced fairly for the educational quality it provides, it receives a fair ranking; if it is underpriced, it earns a good or excellent value.
Read the full Best for the Money Ranking Methodology.