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CNA & LPN programs in Montana

7 CNA & LPN programs at 6 Montana schools are in the federal data. Where earnings are reported (1 programs), the state median is $45,458 one year after completion, 9% below the national median of $49,998. Median borrower debt is $16,411.

7programs
6schools
$45,458median 1-yr earnings
$16,411median debt
SchoolCityProgramCredentialCompleters/yr1-yr earningsMedian debtMonthly payment*
Great Falls College Montana State UniversityGreat Falls, MTPractical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing AssistantsCertificate12$45,458––
Highlands College of Montana TechButte, MTPractical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing AssistantsCertificate13not reported––
Montana State University BillingsBillings, MTPractical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing AssistantsCertificate15not reported$16,411$187
Flathead Valley Community CollegeKalispell, MTPractical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing AssistantsCertificate5not reported––
Flathead Valley Community CollegeKalispell, MTPractical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing AssistantsAssociate degree–not reported––
Helena College University of MontanaHelena, MTPractical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing AssistantsCertificate8not reported––
The University of MontanaMissoula, MTPractical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing AssistantsAssociate degree0not reported––

*Scorecard's estimated monthly payment on the median debt over 10 years. “Not reported” means the Department suppressed or did not publish the figure.

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Before you choose a CNA & LPN school in Montana

Nurse aides are listed on a state registry after passing a state competency exam; federal rules set minimum training for aides in nursing homes and states can require more. LPNs must pass the NCLEX-PN and be licensed by the state board of nursing.

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All Montana programs · Nursing Assistant & Practical Nursing (CNA/LPN) 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 CNA & LPN program in Montana?

By reported one-year earnings, Great Falls College Montana State University leads at $45,458 in the certificate program, but compare cost and local jobs too.

How many CNA & LPN programs are in Montana?

The Scorecard lists 7 certificate or associate programs in this field at 6 schools in Montana.