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Flathead Valley Community College
Kalispell, Montana · Public community college · Training programs available:
Address: 777 Grandview Dr, Kalispell, MT 59901 · Phone: (406) 756-3822 · School website ↗ · Verify on College Scorecard ↗
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Flathead Valley Community College is a public trade school in Kalispell, Montana, offering welding, medical assistant, and electrician programs, accredited by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities.
Flathead Valley Community College's completion rate is 29.2%, below the state average of 52.3%, per the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Median graduate debt is $10,500 and median earnings 10 years after entry are $38,520.
Cost of attendance is not reported for this campus in federal data; contact Flathead Valley Community College for current tuition. Federal financial aid can be used here, and about 18.6% 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 |
| Medical assistants | $38,670 | $46,820 | $48,960 |
| Electricians | $49,130 | $76,760 | $81,420 |
| Machinists | $37,940 | $60,920 | $68,760 |
| Licensed practical and licensed vocational nurses | $49,230 | $62,210 | $66,850 |
| Emergency medical technicians | $27,280 | $36,140 | $41,530 |
| Surgical technologists | $37,690 | $60,970 | $70,580 |
| Radiologic technologists and technicians | $55,750 | $77,070 | $82,140 |
| Chefs and head cooks | $38,200 | $57,470 | $72,020 |
| Operating engineers and other construction equipment operators | $48,130 | $61,580 | $72,130 |
| HVAC and refrigeration mechanics and installers | $41,900 | $60,850 | $75,790 |
| Medical records specialists | $40,460 | $50,190 | $59,770 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | Associate degree | 10 | $36,116 | $29,322 | not reported |
| Precision Metal Working | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 8 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Electrical and Power Transmission Installers | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 6 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Precision Metal Working | Associate degree | 6 | $35,617 | $37,208 | not reported |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Associate degree | 5 | not reported | $38,289 | not reported |
| Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | Certificate, 1–2 years | 5 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Precision Metal Working | Certificate, 1–2 years | 5 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Precision Metal Working | Associate degree | 5 | $35,617 | $37,208 | not reported |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | Certificate, 1–2 years | 4 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Associate degree | 3 | not reported | $38,289 | not reported |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Associate degree | 3 | not reported | $38,289 | not reported |
| Culinary Arts and Related Services | Associate degree | 3 | $24,154 | not reported | not reported |
| Electrical and Power Transmission Installers | Certificate, 1–2 years | 3 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Electrical and Power Transmission Installers | Associate degree | 3 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Ground Transportation | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 2 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Precision Metal Working | Certificate, 1–2 years | 2 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | Associate degree | 1 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR) | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 1 | 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
Flathead Valley Community College is a public trade and career school in Kalispell, Montana, located in a remote town setting. The college is accredited by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities, with specific programs recognized by the American Physical Therapy Association's Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education and the National League for Nursing's Commission for Nurse Education Accreditation. Federal financial aid, including FAFSA and Pell Grants, can be used at this school. Among its 18 program families, the campus awards the most credentials in welding, medical assisting, and electrician training, with 19, 14, and 12 completers respectively.
Federal data shows a completion rate of 29.2%, which is below the state average of 52.3%. Graduates who took out loans carried a median debt of $10,500, and median earnings ten years after entry were $38,520. About 18.6% of students receive Pell Grants. Annual cost of attendance is not reported for this campus in federal data.
This campus, with 1,202 undergraduates and 75 trade program completers, may suit students seeking hands-on training in fields like welding, medical assisting, and electrical work in a small-town setting. Program lengths are not detailed here, so applicants should confirm schedules directly with the school. To verify accreditation status and review the latest outcome data, prospective students can check the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities and the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard.
Questions students ask
What trade and career programs does this campus offer?
Flathead Valley Community College offers 18 program families, with the most completers in welding schools (19), medical assistant programs (14), and electrician schools (12).
Is this school accredited, and by whom?
Yes. The college is accredited by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities, with additional program-specific accreditation from the American Physical Therapy Association's Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education and the National League for Nursing's Commission for Nurse Education Accreditation.
Can I use federal financial aid (FAFSA, Pell Grants) at this school?
Yes, this school participates in Title IV federal financial aid programs, so students can use FAFSA and Pell Grants.
What share of students finish their program here, and how does that compare to the state?
The completion rate is 29.2%, which is below the Montana state average of 52.3%, per the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How much debt do graduates of this school typically carry?
Graduates carry a median debt of $10,500, per federal Scorecard data.
What do graduates of this school earn?
Median earnings 10 years after entry are $38,520, 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) 756-3822 or visit https://www.fvcc.edu/ for current tuition.
Is this a public, non-profit, or for-profit school, and why does that matter?
This is a public institution, which generally means lower published tuition rates and eligibility for state funding compared to private for-profit schools.
How long do the programs here take to complete?
Program length is not reported in the available 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 through the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities and review official outcome data at the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard at https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?180197.
Is this school a good fit for an adult changing careers?
The data available does not specify program lengths or scheduling options, so career changers should contact the school directly to confirm whether offerings fit their needs.
What license or certification will I need after finishing a program here?
Licensing and certification requirements are not detailed in the available data; contact the school at (406) 756-3822 to ask about specific program requirements.
How do I contact the school or apply?
You can reach Flathead Valley Community College at (406) 756-3822 or through its website at https://www.fvcc.edu/.
How does this campus compare with other schools offering the same trade nearby?
Comparative data on nearby schools is not included in this listing; check the College Scorecard at https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?180197 to compare outcomes across institutions.
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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.