Auto Technician programs in Montana
16 auto technician programs at 8 Montana schools are in the federal data. Where earnings are reported (1 programs), the state median is $49,572 one year after completion, 9% above the national median of $45,424. Median borrower debt is $12,000.
| School | City | Program | Credential | Completers/yr | 1-yr earnings | Median debt | Monthly payment* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Helena College University of Montana | Helena, MT | Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technology | Associate degree | 19 | $49,572 | – | – |
| Highlands College of Montana Tech | Butte, MT | Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technology | Certificate | 2 | not reported | – | – |
| Highlands College of Montana Tech | Butte, MT | Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technology | Associate degree | 4 | not reported | – | – |
| Montana State University Billings | Billings, MT | Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technology | Certificate | 4 | not reported | – | – |
| Montana State University Billings | Billings, MT | Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technology | Associate degree | 17 | not reported | – | – |
| Fort Peck Community College | Poplar, MT | Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technology | Certificate | 1 | not reported | – | – |
| Fort Peck Community College | Poplar, MT | Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technology | Associate degree | 0 | not reported | – | – |
| Helena College University of Montana | Helena, MT | Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technology | Certificate | 25 | not reported | – | – |
| Miles Community College | Miles City, MT | Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technology | Certificate | 2 | not reported | – | – |
| Miles Community College | Miles City, MT | Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technology | Associate degree | 0 | not reported | – | – |
| Montana Technological University | Butte, MT | Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technology | Certificate | – | not reported | – | – |
| Montana Technological University | Butte, MT | Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technology | Associate degree | – | not reported | – | – |
| The University of Montana | Missoula, MT | Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technology | Certificate | 0 | not reported | – | – |
| The University of Montana | Missoula, MT | Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technology | Associate degree | 10 | not reported | – | – |
| Montana State University-Northern | Havre, MT | Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technology | Certificate | 0 | not reported | – | – |
| Montana State University-Northern | Havre, MT | Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technology | Associate degree | 29 | not reported | $12,000 | $136 |
*Scorecard's estimated monthly payment on the median debt over 10 years. “Not reported” means the Department suppressed or did not publish the figure.
Compare schools near you
Use the data on this page to shortlist two or three schools, then contact them directly with the links provided. Ask each school the questions listed on the page.
See matched schools (partner link) Sponsored
Auto Technician programs by city in Montana
Before you choose a auto technician school in Montana
ASE certifications are the common industry credential and generally require work experience as well as a test. Manufacturer-sponsored programs may add brand-specific training.
- Is the program manufacturer-sponsored or ASE-accredited?
- Do I need to bring my own tools, and what do they cost?
- What share of graduates are placed at dealerships or independent shops?
More programs in Montana
All Montana programs · Auto Mechanic & Technician nationwide
Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard Field of Study and Institution files (release dated 10/15/2026). Earnings are median annual earnings of completers working and not enrolled one year after finishing; debt is median federal loan debt of borrowers; both describe past cohorts and small programs are suppressed by the Department. See our methodology.
Frequently asked questions
What is the best-paying auto technician program in Montana?
By reported one-year earnings, Helena College University of Montana leads at $49,572 in the associate degree program, but compare cost and local jobs too.
How many auto technician programs are in Montana?
The Scorecard lists 16 certificate or associate programs in this field at 8 schools in Montana.