Montana has plenty of educational institutions to offer with around 30 colleges, technical schools and universities. Most of the major towns in Montana offer some form of higher education, and if you’re looking for community colleges in Montana, some of the very best colleges may close enough to you to attend. These colleges include Flathead Valley Community College, Montana State University – Great Falls College of Technology, Montana State University – Billings College of Technology, Salish Kootenai College and University of Montana – Missoula College of Technology.
Flathead Valley Community College (Kalispell, MT)
Flathead Valley Community College offers more than 50 technical and career programs aimed at preparing its students for the workplace. They offer associate degrees and certificates as well as non-degree learning in both classroom and online venues. Nestled in the north end of the Flathead valley in Kalispell, it is close to Flathead Lake, Glacier National Park and the Canadian border.
777 Grandview Drive
Kalispell, MT 59901
(406) 756-3822
(800) 313-3822
www.fvcc.edu
Montana State University – Great Falls College of Technology (Great Falls, MT)
In the heart of Russell Country is MSU Great Falls College of Technology. They offer various associates programs for everything from aviation to dental hygienist and from chemistry to philosophy. They offer some of the most extensive programs around and well worth looking into, whether you’re looking for a two year program or planning on transferring to a four year university.
2100 16th Avenue South
Great Falls, MT 59405
(406) 771-4300
(800) 446-2698
www.msugf.edu
Montana State University – Billings College of Technology (Billings, MT)
The College of Technology is the community college extension of Montana State University in Billings. Located in the largest city in Montana, the College of Technology has an added bonus of being part of MSU and thus convenient to transfer from the community college to the university, if that is your intent. You may earn your associates degrees in areas that include computer technology, nursing, business, safety occupations and industry.
1500 University Drive
Billings, MT 59101
(406) 247-3000
www.msubillings.edu/cot/
Salish Kootenai College (Pablo, MT)
The Salish Kootenai College is tribally controlled college on the Flathead Reservation in Pablo near Flathead Lake, within view of the breathtaking Mission Mountains. They offer both associates and bachelor degrees in various areas including psychology, social work, business, forestry, Native American studies and computer technology. They offer more bachelor degrees than many of the other community colleges.
PO Box 70
Pablo, MT 59855
(406) 275-4800
www.skc.edu
University of Montana – Missoula College of Technology (Missoula, MT)
The UM College of Technology offers 35 degree programs that provide occupational and technical education. Located in Missoula near the Flathead and the Bitterroot Valleys, they offer associates and bachelor degrees in areas such as applied science, business, computing, health professionals and industry technologies. Because they are part of the University of Montana, it is possible to transfer to the University.
909 South Avenue West
Missoula, MT 59801
(406) 243-7882
(800) 542-6882
www.cte.umt.edu
References
Flathead Valley Community College
Montana State University – Great Falls College of Technology
Montana State University – Billings College of Technology
Salish Kootenai College
University of Montana – Missoula College of Technology
