Flathead Valley Community College
Kalispell, Montana · Public · 1,202 undergraduates
All 6 programs with reported earnings leave graduates out-earning a typical Montana high-school graduate (about $32,577/yr). Another 47 programs did not have enough data to judge.
What families actually pay
| Family income | Net price per year |
|---|---|
| Under $30k | $6,341 |
| $30k to $48k | $7,484 |
| $48k to $75k | $9,903 |
| $75k to $110k | $11,293 |
| $110k and up | $12,552 |
| All families (average) | $8,099 |
Net price is the yearly cost after grants and scholarships, by family income (College Scorecard). Credit: TuitionTracker.
Program earnings vs a high-school graduate
| Program | Credential | Median earnings | vs HS grad | Verdict | Median debt | Payback |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | Associate's Degree | $42,010 | +$9,433 | clears the bar | $10,833 | 1.1 yrs |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Associate's Degree | $74,476 | +$41,899 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Associate's Degree | $80,257 | +$47,680 | clears the bar | $18,000 | 0.4 yrs |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | Associate's Degree | $47,344 | +$14,767 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Culinary Arts and Related Services | Associate's Degree | $40,677 | +$8,100 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Precision Metal Working | Associate's Degree | $43,711 | +$11,134 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
Access and outcomes: 19% of students receive Pell grants · 29% complete their program.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (release 2026-06-10). Earnings are median earnings of graduates measured up to four years after completing, compared to the state high-school-graduate earnings threshold. Figures describe past graduates and are never a promise. Method: methodology. Something look wrong? Report it.