Flathead Valley Community College
Kalispell, MT · Public · Associate degree-granting
Located in Kalispell, Montana, Flathead Valley Community College is a public institution, accredited by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities. With 1,202 students, it is a small institution. Graduates earn a median of $38,520 ten years after enrollment, near the national median. On the academic side, the graduation rate is 28.1%. For cost considerations, median graduate debt is $10,500, yielding an earnings-to-debt ratio of 3.67x. The average net price after financial aid is $8,099 per year. The most popular programs include Liberal Arts & Sciences, Registered Nursing, Machinist, Precision Systems Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians, and Allied Health Diagnostic & Treatment.
Key Outcomes
Median Earnings (10yr)
$38,520
Graduation Rate
28.1%
Median Debt
$10,500
Average Net Price
$8,099
Earnings-to-Cost Ratio
2.38x
Earnings-to-Debt Ratio
3.67x
Admissions & Enrollment
Total Enrollment
1,202
Admission Rate
Not reported
Average SAT
Not reported
Retention Rate
63.2%
Cost
In-State Tuition
$4,912
Out-of-State Tuition
$11,659
Pell Grant Rate
18.6%
Federal Loan Rate
9.9%
Net Cost by Family Income
Income $0–$30K
$6,341
Income $30K–$48K
$7,484
Income $48K–$75K
$9,903
Income $110K+
$12,552
Student Demographics
Women
59.2%
White
80.7%
Black
0.7%
Hispanic
4.2%
Asian
1.3%
Two or More Races
4.1%
Student Loan Performance
Repayment Rate (3yr)
50.0%
Accreditations
- American Physical Therapy Association, Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education — Physical Therapy (PTA) - Programs for the physical therapist assistant (Accredited)
- Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities — Institutional Accreditation (Accredited)
Programs (36)
Associate (19)
| Program | Median Earnings | Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts & Sciences | $42,010 | 115 |
| Registered Nursing | $80,257 | 20 |
| Precision Systems Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | Not reported | 11 |
| Machinist | Not reported | 11 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic & Treatment | $74,476 | 11 |
| Allied Health & Medical Assisting | $47,344 | 10 |
| Entrepreneurship | Not reported | 7 |
| Design & Applied Arts | Not reported | 6 |
| Forestry | Not reported | 4 |
| Teacher Education | Not reported | 4 |
| Clinical Laboratory Science | Not reported | 4 |
| Computer Programming | Not reported | 3 |
| Culinary Arts and Related Services | $40,677 | 3 |
| Engineering-Related Technologies/Technicians | Not reported | 3 |
| Electrical & Power Transmission | Not reported | 3 |
| Fine Arts | Not reported | 3 |
| Mental Health Services | Not reported | 3 |
| Business Administration & Management | Not reported | 3 |
| Management Information Systems | Not reported | 3 |
Undergraduate Certificate (5)
| Program | Median Earnings | Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Machinist | Not reported | 15 |
| Electrical & Power Transmission | Not reported | 9 |
| Entrepreneurship | Not reported | 6 |
| Practical Nursing | Not reported | 5 |
| Allied Health & Medical Assisting | Not reported | 4 |
Show 12 additional programs with limited data
| Program | Level | Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Agricultural Production | Associate | 2 |
| Computer & Information Sciences | Associate | 2 |
| Ground Transportation | Undergraduate Certificate | 2 |
| Electrical Equipment Repair | Undergraduate Certificate | 1 |
| Electrical Equipment Repair | Associate | 1 |
| Heating & Air Conditioning | Undergraduate Certificate | 1 |
| Precision Systems Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | Undergraduate Certificate | 1 |
| Fine Arts | Undergraduate Certificate | 1 |
| Health Services Administration | Associate | 1 |
| Accounting | Undergraduate Certificate | 1 |
| Accounting | Associate | 1 |
| Marketing | Undergraduate Certificate | 1 |
Rankings Featuring This Institution
- Highest Earning Associate's Nursing & Health Programs in Montana
- Highest Earning Associate's Liberal Arts Programs in Montana
- Highest Earning Colleges in Montana
- Lowest Debt Colleges in Montana
- Highest Graduation Rate Colleges in Montana
- Most Affordable Colleges in Montana
- Best ROI Colleges in Montana
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