Dawson Community College

Dawson Community College is a public two-year institution located in Glendive, Montana, serving students in the eastern part of the state. It enrolls 783 students (IPEDS 2023) and holds a quality score of 34.00 out of 100. The college reports a completion rate of 38% (IPEDS 2023) and a retention rate of 45% (IPEDS 2023).

Dawson Community College offers Welding Technology/Welder at both the short-term and longer-term certificate levels. This focused trade program prepares students for employment in welding and fabrication, occupations in consistent demand across Montana's energy, agriculture, and construction sectors.

Located in Dawson County in the Yellowstone River valley of eastern Montana, Dawson Community College serves a rural region where skilled trades credentials are particularly valuable. Its welding program provides a direct workforce pathway for students in an area where heavy industry, oil production, and agricultural operations create ongoing demand for qualified welders.