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Stone Child College
Box Elder, Montana · Public college
Address: 8294 Upper Box Elder Road, Box Elder, MT 59521 · Phone: 40639548751264 · School website ↗ · Verify on College Scorecard ↗
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Stone Child College is a public trade school in Box Elder, Montana, offering construction trades programs, accredited by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities.
Per the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, the state average completion rate is 52.3% and median earnings 10 years after entry are $24,555; this campus's own completion rate and graduate debt are not reported.
Cost of attendance is not reported in federal data for Stone Child College; contact the school for current tuition. Federal financial aid, including Pell Grants, is available, and 49.0% of students receive Pell.
What these trades pay once you're working
| Occupation | Starting (10th pct) | Median | Experienced (75th) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Construction laborers | $37,720 | $49,830 | $58,750 |
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics wages for everyone employed in the occupation in Montana (May 2025; national where the state figure is not published). The program table below shows what this campus's own graduates earned in their first year, whatever job they took.
Trade programs at this campus
| Program | Credential | Grads / yr | Earnings, yr 1 | Earnings, yr 2 | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Building/Construction Finishing, Management, and Inspection | Certificate, 1–2 years | 4 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
Earnings are median wages and self-employment income reported to the IRS (W-2 and Schedule SE) for graduates who received federal aid and were working and not enrolled, measured in the calendar year after finishing. They are pay only: health insurance, retirement contributions and other benefits are not included.
Graduates per year from the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) 2022-23 Completions survey. Earnings and debt are College Scorecard field-of-study medians for graduates of this program at this campus (reported at the 4-digit program level, so closely related programs share a figure); "not reported" means too few graduates were counted to publish a figure.
About this school
Stone Child College is a public trade and career school located in Box Elder, Montana, in a remote rural setting. The campus is accredited by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities, and federal financial aid, including FAFSA and Pell Grants, can be used here. The school's primary trade offering is construction trades programs, with four program completions reported in the most recent federal data.
Federal Scorecard data shows the state average completion rate for comparable programs is 52.3%, though this campus's own completion rate compared to that average is not reported for this campus in federal data. Median earnings 10 years after entry for students are reported at $24,555. Median debt of graduates and annual cost of attendance are not reported for this campus in federal data. About 49.0% of students at this campus receive Pell Grants, indicating a substantial share of students with financial need.
This campus, with a small undergraduate enrollment of 193 students, centers on construction trades training rather than a broad range of program families. Because program length details are not provided in the data available, prospective students—including adult career changers—should contact the school directly to confirm program duration, format, and fit for their schedule. To verify accreditation status and review the latest federal outcomes data, prospective students can check the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities directly or visit the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard at the link provided by the school.
Questions students ask
What trade and career programs does this campus offer?
Stone Child College offers construction trades programs, with four program completions reported in recent federal data. This is the only program family listed for this campus.
Is this school accredited, and by whom?
Yes, Stone Child College is accredited by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities, and its accreditation status is listed as Accredited.
Can I use federal financial aid (FAFSA, Pell Grants) at this school?
Yes, this campus participates in Title IV federal financial aid programs, meaning students can use FAFSA and Pell Grants. About 49.0% of students here receive Pell Grants.
What share of students finish their program here, and how does that compare to the state?
This campus's own completion rate is not reported in federal data. The state average completion rate for comparable programs is 52.3%.
How much debt do graduates of this school typically carry?
Median debt of graduates is not reported for this campus in federal data. Contact the school directly or check the College Scorecard link for updates.
What do graduates of this school earn?
Median earnings 10 years after entry are reported at $24,555 for this campus, per the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How much does it cost to attend for a year?
Annual cost of attendance is not reported for this campus in federal data. Contact the school at the number or website listed to get current tuition information.
Is this a public, non-profit, or for-profit school, and why does that matter?
Stone Child College is a public institution, which can affect tuition rates, funding sources, and eligibility for certain aid programs.
How long do the programs here take to complete?
Program length is not reported in the data available for this campus. Contact the school directly to confirm program duration and format.
How do I verify this school's accreditation and outcomes myself?
You can verify accreditation through the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities and review federal outcomes data at the College Scorecard link: https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?366340.
Is this school a good fit for an adult changing careers?
Whether this school fits an adult career changer depends on program length and format, which are not reported in the data provided; contact the school directly to discuss options for working adults.
What license or certification will I need after finishing a program here?
Licensing or certification requirements after completing a construction trades program are not reported in federal data for this campus. Contact the school directly for details on any required credentials.
How do I contact the school or apply?
You can reach Stone Child College by phone at 40639548751264 or visit their website at https://www.stonechild.edu/ for application information.
How does this campus compare with other schools offering the same trade nearby?
Comparative data with other nearby schools offering construction trades programs is not reported in this listing; use the College Scorecard to compare campuses directly.
Data: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) 2022-23 Completions survey; College Scorecard June 2026; Database of Accredited Postsecondary Institutions and Programs (DAPIP), September 2026. Figures are the U.S. Department of Education's official measures, not Career Training Path's opinion. Tuition, schedules and program availability change — confirm with the school before enrolling.