What programs are offered and at what credential level?

The school offers Precision Metal Working and Agricultural Business and Management at both undergraduate certificate and associate degree levels. Programs also include Agricultural and Domestic Animal Services, Animal Sciences, and Teacher Education at certificate or associate degree levels, plus 12 more programs beyond the trades.

What do students typically earn after attending?

Data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard shows median earnings of $41,951 for graduates ten years after entry.

How many students finish the program?

The reported completion rate is 36.9%. This percentage may be lower than the actual success rate because it does not count students who transferred to other institutions.

What does the small enrollment mean for class experience?

With a total student population of 189, classes are likely small. This setup often allows for more direct interaction with instructors compared to larger institutions.

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Dawson Community College

Glendive, Montana · public · mainly awards associate degrees · 189 students · WeldingMachining & CNC

Avg net price / yr

$9,931

cheaper than 40% of comparable schools

Completion rate

36.9%

Median debt at completion

$9,450

Median earnings (10 yrs after entry)

$41,951

earns ~$4,224.2 per $1k of yearly net price

About

Dawson Community College is a public school in Glendive, MT, that mainly awards associate degrees. It serves students looking for hands-on training in trades like precision metal working and agricultural services. The institution reports a small enrollment of 189 students.

What to know

The average annual net price after aid is $9,931. The typical student leaves with a median debt of $9,450 at completion, which must be weighed against reported median earnings of $41,951 ten years after entry. Only 36.9% of students reported completing their program, a figure that does not include those who transferred out.

Net price is 9% above the Montana median ($9,131) for schools offering these programs. Reported median earnings are 9% above the national median ($38,354) for comparable schools.

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Programs & what graduates earn

Program	Credential	Median earnings 2 yrs after completion
Precision Metal Working	undergraduate certificate	not reported
Precision Metal Working	associate degree	not reported

Show all 18 other programs at this school

Program	Credential	Median earnings (2 yr after completion)
Agricultural Business and Management	undergraduate certificate	not reported
Agricultural Business and Management	associate degree	not reported
Agricultural and Domestic Animal Services	associate degree	not reported
Animal Sciences	undergraduate certificate	not reported
Animal Sciences	associate degree	not reported
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods	undergraduate certificate	not reported
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods	associate degree	not reported
Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians	associate degree	not reported
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities	associate degree	not reported
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General	undergraduate certificate	not reported
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General	associate degree	not reported
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other	undergraduate certificate	not reported
Criminal Justice and Corrections	associate degree	not reported
Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions	associate degree	not reported
Business/Commerce, General	associate degree	not reported
Business Administration, Management and Operations	associate degree	not reported
Human Resources Management and Services	undergraduate certificate	not reported
Human Resources Management and Services	associate degree	not reported

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Questions students ask

What programs are offered and at what credential level?: The school offers Precision Metal Working and Agricultural Business and Management at both undergraduate certificate and associate degree levels. Programs also include Agricultural and Domestic Animal Services, Animal Sciences, and Teacher Education at certificate or associate degree levels, plus 12 more programs beyond the trades.
What do students typically earn after attending?: Data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard shows median earnings of $41,951 for graduates ten years after entry.
How many students finish the program?: The reported completion rate is 36.9%. This percentage may be lower than the actual success rate because it does not count students who transferred to other institutions.
What does the small enrollment mean for class experience?: With a total student population of 189, classes are likely small. This setup often allows for more direct interaction with instructors compared to larger institutions.
Is Dawson Community College a public or private school?: It is a public school.

Other options in Montana

School	City	Net price / yr	Completion	Earnings (10 yr)
Highlands College of Montana Tech	Butte	$14,962	32.9%	$54,329
Flathead Valley Community College	Kalispell	$8,099	34%	$38,520
Aaniiih Nakoda College	Harlem	$7,887	21.6%	$30,528
Fort Peck Community College	Poplar	$400	32.6%	$14,747
Great Falls College Montana State University	Great Falls	$12,468	36.9%	$38,034
Helena College University of Montana	Helena	$11,593	35.7%	$40,738

Data: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (most recent release, pulled July 2026), school ID 180151. Figures are federally reported medians and may lag current prices. "Not reported" means the federal dataset suppresses or lacks the value — often due to small cohort sizes. How we compute comparisons. This site is independent and not affiliated with any government agency or school.