Energy Related Degrees & Programs

Montana's expanding energy sector needs educated engineers, hydrologists, utility linemen and power plant technicians. Obtain a degree or certification in a fast-growing, globally significant field.

New green technologies will not only help the environment, but they will also produce new and exciting jobs.  Explore degree options related to Green Technology that prepare students to work with Fuel Cells, Hybrid Automotive Technology, Carbon Sequestration, Coal Liquefaction/Gasification, and Green Construction Techniques.

Montana State University
Chemical and Biological Engineering (BS)
Sustainable Food and Bioenergy Systems, Agroecology Option

MSU Northern
Automotive & Diesel Technology (bio-fuel technology) (BS)

MSU Billings College of Technology
Automotive Technology (alternative fuel vehicle technology) (AAS)
Construction Technology (Energy Star building technology) (AAS)

University of Montana
Climate Change (minor) - Upcoming

The University of Montana College of Technology
Energy Technology (AAS) Online Program

Renewable energy programs prepare students to work in industries related to Hydropower, Solar, Wind, Geothermal, Biomass, and Ethanol.

Miles Community College
Biofuels Emphasis (AS)
Energy Technology (AAS)

Montana State University
Civil Engineering - Bio-Resources Option (BS)
Earth Sciences – Geohydrology (BS)
Earth Sciences – GIS/Planning (BS)
Environmental Engineering (MS)

MSU Great Falls College of Technology
Wind Energy Technology (AAS) - Upcoming

Montana Tech College of Technology
Wind Turbine Technician (AAS) - Upcoming

Montana Tech
Geological Engineering (BS)
Geophysical Engineering (BS)
Hydrogeological Engineering (MS)
Hydrogeology (MS)

The University of Montana
Environmental Studies (BS)
Geosciences (BS)

The University of Montana College of Technology
Energy Technology (AAS) Online Program

Degree programs in restoration, remediation, and reclamation industries prepare students for occupations in fields related to Environmental Consulting and Remediation Services.

Flathead Valley Community College
Environmental Science (AS)
Natural Resource Management (AAS)

Montana State University
Land Rehabilitation (BS)
Land Resource Sciences (BS)

Montana Tech
Environmental Engineering (BS)
Biological Sciences (BS)

The University of Montana
Resource Conservation (BS)
Wildland Restoration (BS)

UM Western
Environmental Interpretation (BA)

UM Helena College of Technology
Environmental Science Emphasis (AS)

Energy production in the world today must become more environmentally friendly.  Degree programs in conventional energy areas prepare students to enter occupations in the fields of Petroleum, Natural Gas, Electricity, Coal, and Nuclear energy production.

Dawson Community College
Engineering Technology (AAS)

Montana State University
Chemical and Biological Engineering (BS)
Electrical Engineering (BS)
Mechanical and Industrial Engineering (BS)

MSU Billings College of Technology
Power Plant Technology (AAS)
Process Plant Technology (AAS)

Montana Tech
Electrical Engineering (BS)
General Engineering (Civil, Mechanical, Welding Options) (BS)
Mining Engineering (BS)
Petroleum Engineering (BS)

Montana Tech College of Technology
Pre-apprenticeship Utility Lineman Program (Cert)