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Nueta Hidatsa Sahnish College
New Town, North Dakota · Public college · Training programs available:
Address: 301 College Drive, New Town, ND 58763 · Phone: (701) 627-4738 · School website ↗ · Verify on College Scorecard ↗
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Nueta Hidatsa Sahnish College is a public trade school in New Town, North Dakota, offering welding programs and accredited by the Higher Learning Commission.
The state average completion rate for similar programs is 63.5%, per the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard; this campus's own completion rate, median debt, and median earnings are not reported.
Cost of attendance is not reported in federal data for Nueta Hidatsa Sahnish College; contact the school for current tuition. The college participates in Title IV aid, and 19.2% 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 | $46,660 | $62,000 | $72,560 |
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics wages for everyone employed in the occupation in North Dakota (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 | Certificate, 1–2 years | 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
Nueta Hidatsa Sahnish College is a public trade and career school in New Town, North Dakota, accredited by the Higher Learning Commission. Because the college participates in Title IV federal aid programs, students can use FAFSA-based financial aid, including Pell Grants, to help pay for enrollment. The campus's primary trade offering recorded in federal data is welding schools, with one welding program listed among its offerings.
Federal data shows an undergraduate enrollment of 161 students, with 1 trade completer recorded in the most recent reporting period. The state average completion rate for comparable programs in North Dakota is 63.5%, though this campus's own completion rate and its comparison to that state average are not reported for this campus in federal data. About 19.2% of students receive Pell Grants, indicating some share of the student body qualifies for need-based federal aid. Median debt of graduates, median earnings 10 years after entry, and annual cost of attendance are not reported for this campus in federal data.
Given its single welding program and rural, remote locale, this campus may suit students seeking a focused, hands-on trade credential close to home rather than a broad multi-program catalog. Adult or career-changer fit cannot be determined from the data provided beyond the program's stated focus. Prospective students should verify current accreditation status directly with the Higher Learning Commission and review the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard for the latest available outcome figures before enrolling.
Questions students ask
What trade and career programs does this campus offer?
Federal data lists one program family at this campus: welding schools. No other trade programs are recorded for this campus.
Is this school accredited, and by whom?
Yes, Nueta Hidatsa Sahnish College is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, and its accreditation status is listed as accredited.
Can I use federal financial aid (FAFSA, Pell Grants) at this school?
Yes, this school participates in Title IV federal aid programs, meaning students can use FAFSA-based aid, including 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 North Dakota is 63.5%, but a direct comparison for this campus is not reported.
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 for updates.
What do graduates of this school earn?
Median earnings 10 years after entry are not reported for this campus in federal data.
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 (701) 627-4738 or visit https://www.nhsc.edu/ for current tuition figures.
Is this a public, non-profit, or for-profit school, and why does that matter?
Nueta Hidatsa Sahnish College is a public institution, which typically means it is state-supported and generally has lower tuition than for-profit alternatives, though specific costs here are not reported.
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 the duration of its welding program.
How do I verify this school's accreditation and outcomes myself?
You can confirm accreditation through the Higher Learning Commission and review official outcome data on the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard at https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?200086.
What license or certification will I need after finishing a program here?
Licensing or certification requirements for welding after completing this program are not reported in the available data; contact the school for specifics.
How do I contact the school or apply?
You can reach Nueta Hidatsa Sahnish College at (701) 627-4738 or through its website at https://www.nhsc.edu/ to inquire about applying.
How does this campus compare with other schools offering the same trade nearby?
Comparative data against other nearby welding programs is not reported in federal data; the College Scorecard can be used to look up other schools in the area for comparison.
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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.