Is Flathead Valley Community College worth it?

Kalispell, MT · Public · 2-year

Flathead Valley Community College is a public, two-year institution in Kalispell, Montana (small town). It awarded 272 degrees and certificates in 2024, most often in general studies, welding technology and registered nursing.

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Federal context for Flathead Valley Community College

Published by the federal government for federally aided students. It does not say which employers hire graduates.

Median earnings 1 year after

$36,934

Median earnings 4 years after

$47,642

Median earnings 10 years after

$38,520

Average net price

$8,099

Completion rate

29%

Completions (2024)

272

Years to pay back

under 1 year

Students (undergrad)

1,202

Median earnings after completing, by program

ProgramCredentialMedian earnings, 1yrMedian earnings, 4yrGraduates counted
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and HumanitiesAssociate$30,079$42,010101
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical NursingAssociate$71,348$80,25728
Allied Health and Medical Assisting ServicesAssociate$38,335$47,34419
Precision Metal WorkingAssociate$43,711N/A16
Agricultural Production OperationsAssociateN/AN/AN/A
Food Science and TechnologyAssociateN/AN/AN/A
ForestryAssociateN/AN/AN/A
Computer and Information Sciences, GeneralAssociateN/AN/AN/A
Computer ProgrammingAssociateN/AN/AN/A
Culinary Arts and Related ServicesUndergraduate certificateN/AN/AN/A
Culinary Arts and Related ServicesAssociateN/A$40,677N/A
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and MethodsAssociateN/AN/AN/A
Quality Control and Safety Technologies/TechniciansUndergraduate certificateN/AN/AN/A
Engineering-Related Technologies/TechniciansAssociateN/AN/AN/A
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and HumanitiesN/AN/AN/AN/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.
ProgramAward levelAwards
General StudiesAssociate99
Registered Nursing/Registered NurseAssociate22
Welding Technology/WelderCertificate 1-2 yrs19
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse TrainingCertificate 1-2 yrs8
Computer Programming/Programmer, GeneralAssociate7
Welding Technology/WelderAssociate7
Construction/Heavy Equipment/Earthmoving Equipment OperationCertificate 12 weeks to 1 yr7
Graphic DesignAssociate7
Physical Therapy AssistantAssociate7
Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)Associate7

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

IndustryShare of graduatesGraduates counted
Health Care and Social Assistance30%901
Accommodation and Food Services10%310
Retail Trade10%298
Manufacturing8%236
Educational Services6%178
Public Administration5%156
Construction5%146
Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services5%146

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Sources: federal figures for Flathead Valley 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.

Updated September 18, 2026 · Methodology · Report a problem with this page