What do Dawson Community College graduates earn?

Dawson Community College graduates report median earnings of $28,053 one year after completion (June 2026 data), according to College Scorecard.

Where do Dawson Community College graduates work?

Among the most recent graduate cohort tracked by Census PSEO, the top industry one year after completion is Health Care and Social Assistance at 17% of graduates.

What share of Dawson Community College graduates are found employed?

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Is Dawson Community College worth it?

Glendive, MT · Public · 2-year

Dawson Community College is a public, two-year institution in Glendive, Montana (small town). It awarded 77 degrees and certificates in 2024, most often in general studies, welding technology and substance abuse.

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Median earnings 1 year after

$28,053

Median earnings 4 years after

$42,340

Median earnings 10 years after

$41,951

Average net price

$9,931

Completion rate

45%

Completions (2024)

Years to pay back

under 1 year

Students (undergrad)

189

Median earnings after completing, by program

Program	Credential	Median earnings, 1yr	Median earnings, 4yr	Graduates counted
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities	Associate	$25,631	$37,531	19
Agricultural Business and Management	Undergraduate certificate	N/A	N/A	N/A
Agricultural Business and Management	Associate	N/A	N/A	N/A
Agricultural and Domestic Animal Services	Associate	N/A	N/A	N/A
Animal Sciences	Undergraduate certificate	N/A	N/A	N/A
Animal Sciences	Associate	N/A	N/A	N/A
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods	Undergraduate certificate	N/A	N/A	N/A
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods	Associate	N/A	N/A	N/A
Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians	Associate	N/A	N/A	N/A
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General	Undergraduate certificate	N/A	N/A	N/A
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General	Associate	N/A	N/A	N/A
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other	Undergraduate certificate	N/A	N/A	N/A
Criminal Justice and Corrections	Associate	N/A	N/A	N/A
Precision Metal Working	Undergraduate certificate	N/A	N/A	N/A
Precision Metal Working	Associate	N/A	N/A	N/A

Source: College Scorecard, June 2026 release, and IPEDS. Earnings cover federally aided students only, so they do not cover every graduate.

Awards conferred, by program

Awards conferred in 2024, from IPEDS completions.
Program	Award level	Awards
General Studies	Associate	57
Welding Technology/Welder	Associate	7
Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling	Associate	6
Animal Sciences, General	Associate	2
Criminal Justice/Police Science	Associate	2
Early Childhood Education and Teaching	Associate	1
Welding Technology/Welder	Certificate 1-2 yrs	1
Business/Commerce, General	Associate	1
Equestrian/Equine Studies	Associate	0
Livestock Management	Certificate 1-2 yrs	0

Federal view: Census PSEO, most recent federal cohort, one year after completion

Industry	Share of graduates	Graduates counted
Health Care and Social Assistance	17%	95
Public Administration	11%	63
Accommodation and Food Services	11%	61
Retail Trade	9%	52
Educational Services	9%	51
Construction	7%	37
Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services	5%	27
Wholesale Trade	5%	27

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Sources: federal figures for Dawson Community College. Federal figures from College Scorecard and IPEDS. Occupation pay from Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS for Montana. Counts under 10 are not published.

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