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Dawson Community College
Glendive, Montana · Public community college · Training programs available:
Address: 300 College Dr, Glendive, MT 59330 · Phone: (406) 377-3396 · School website ↗ · Verify on College Scorecard ↗
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Dawson Community College is a public trade school in Glendive, Montana, offering welding programs, accredited by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities.
Dawson Community College has a 45.1% completion rate, below the Montana average of 52.3%, with median graduate debt of $9,450 and median earnings of $41,951 ten years after entry, per the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Annual cost of attendance is not reported in federal data for Dawson Community College; contact the school for current tuition. Federal financial aid, including Pell Grants, can be used, and 23.9% of students receive Pell Grants.
What these trades pay once you're working
| Occupation | Starting (10th pct) | Median | Experienced (75th) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Welders, cutters, solderers and brazers | $43,720 | $55,610 | $63,520 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Precision Metal Working | Associate degree | 7 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Precision Metal Working | Certificate, 1–2 years | 2 | 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
Dawson Community College is a public trade and career school located in Glendive, Montana, in a remote town setting. It is accredited by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities, and federal financial aid, including FAFSA and Pell Grants, can be used to attend. The campus's primary trade offering is welding schools, with 9 recent completers in that field out of an undergraduate enrollment of 189.
Federal data shows a completion rate of 45.1%, which is below the Montana state average of 52.3%. Graduates who took out loans carried a median debt of $9,450, and median earnings 10 years after entry were $41,951. Roughly 23.9% of students received Pell Grants, indicating a meaningful share of lower-income students. Annual cost of attendance is not reported for this campus in federal data.
This campus may suit students focused specifically on welding training in a small, remote-town setting, though the data available does not describe program length or schedule format, so career-changer fit cannot be confirmed from what's reported here. Prospective students should verify accreditation status directly with the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities and review the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard for the most current completion, debt, and earnings figures before enrolling.
Questions students ask
What trade and career programs does this campus offer?
Dawson Community College's primary trade offering is welding schools, with 9 program completers reported. Federal data lists 2 program families at this campus overall.
Is this school accredited, and by whom?
Yes, Dawson Community College is accredited by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities, with a status of Accredited.
Can I use federal financial aid (FAFSA, Pell Grants) at this school?
Yes, this school participates in Title IV federal financial aid programs, so FAFSA and Pell Grants can be used here.
What share of students finish their program here, and how does that compare to the state?
The completion rate is 45.1%, which is below the Montana state average of 52.3%, per federal data.
How much debt do graduates of this school typically carry?
Graduates carry a median debt of $9,450, according to federal data.
What do graduates of this school earn?
Median earnings 10 years after entry are $41,951, 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 (406) 377-3396 or visit https://www.dawson.edu/ for current tuition.
Is this a public, non-profit, or for-profit school, and why does that matter?
Dawson Community College is a public institution, which can affect tuition rates and eligibility for certain state-based aid programs.
How long do the programs here take to complete?
Program length is not reported for this campus in federal data. Contact the school directly to confirm program duration.
How do I verify this school's accreditation and outcomes myself?
You can confirm accreditation status with the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities and review official outcome data at the College Scorecard: https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?180151.
Is this school a good fit for an adult changing careers?
The data provided does not describe program schedules or format, so fit for adult career-changers is not reported for this campus in federal data; contact the school to ask about scheduling options.
What license or certification will I need after finishing a program here?
Licensing and certification requirements are not reported for this campus in federal data; check with the school or your state's licensing board for welding credential requirements.
How do I contact the school or apply?
You can reach Dawson Community College at (406) 377-3396 or through its website, https://www.dawson.edu/.
How does this campus compare with other schools offering the same trade nearby?
Comparative data on nearby welding programs is not reported for this campus in federal data; review the College Scorecard to compare outcomes across schools.
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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.