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- School Code: 931400
- Phone: (406) 768-6300
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FINANCIAL AID RATE
80%STUDENT TEACHER RATIO
12:1DEGREE OFFERED ONLINE
12FINANCIAL AID AWARD AVG.
$3,955Average Grants + Scholarship Aid Awarded to Undergraduate Students
Percent of Full-Time Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid
Percent of Students Paying In-State Tuition vs Out-of-State Tuition
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Welding Program
The welding program at Great Falls College – MSU prepares students for careers as welding engineers, manufacturing engineers, application engineers, sales engineers, and project engineer or manager. The program focuses on applying technical knowledge and skills to join or cut metal surfaces. Program course include: arc welding, resistance welding, brazing and soldering, cutting, high-energy beam welding and cutting, solid state welding, ferrous and non-ferrous materials, oxidation-reduction reactions, welding metallurgy, welding process and heat treating, structural design, safety, and codes and standards. Get more details below including other Montana colleges that offer welding program.
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Great Falls College – MSU (FPCC)
605 Indian Street, Poplar, MT
Knowledge truly holds “the” power to build and strengthen the future for the next generation. Education is the key to build tomorrow’s leaders in all walks of life. Great Falls College prides itself in providing the best opportunities for education in a variety of fields. Students can choose from a diverse curriculum including campus learning, distance education and online courses. Great Falls College opens opportunities for all – whether you are a freshman student, transfer student, re-admit student, international or seeking home schooling options. The faculty is highly experienced and knowledgeable.
Great Falls College’s aims provide quality education to youth of today to create leaders of tomorrow with apt knowledge and a zest for progression. With a vision to play a leading role in transforming the lives of students and hence their communities in turn foster economic prosperity in Montana through the use of partnerships, innovation, outreach and technology, this college stands amongst the most sought for colleges for flexible learning opportunities.
Our mission being to foster the success of students and their communities through innovative and flexible learning opportunities for students of all ages and backgrounds and aspirations, students are provided with a great learning experience.
Great Falls College offers a variety of programs like associate programs for science, applied science and arts, Certificate programs, Bachelor’s degree, Master’s or Doctoral degree. They also have advanced research programs for those who believe in lifelong learning. This college is now a multi-campus college with campuses in Billings, Bozeman, Great Falls and Havre each having a diverse curriculum including applied health, business, arts, science, technology, economics and much more for students to select from and ensure their learning and career paths.
Students Enrolled in the Welding Program
Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Great Falls College – MSU has offered the following programs for students:
- Less Than One Year Certificate
- Less Than Two-Year Award
- Associate's Degree
Students by Academic Level (2019)
Graduates | |
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Less Than One Year Certificate | 37 |
Less Than Two-Year Award | 30 |
Associate's Degree | 6 |
Students by Gender (2019)
Graduates | |
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Male | 66 |
Female | 7 |
Students by Race (2019)
Graduates | |
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American Indian | 5 |
Hispanic | 2 |
White | 57 |
Multiple Races | 5 |
Unknown | 4 |
Source: IPEDS Survey 2012-2020: Data obtained from the US Dept. of Education's Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS). Data may vary depending on school and academic year.
Career Options for Graduates
Students who have completed the Welding program at FPCC, have entered into some of these more popular career paths listed below:Welders, Cutters, and Welder Fitters
Description
Use hand-welding or flame-cutting equipment to weld or join metal components or to fill holes, indentations, or seams of fabricated metal products.
Career Outlook & Projections (
)
According to the BLS, welders, cutters, and welder fitters employment is expected to grow at a rate of 3.6% from 2014 to 2024
Welding, Soldering, and Brazing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders
Description
Set up, operate, or tend welding, soldering, or brazing machines or robots that weld, braze, solder, or heat treat metal products, components, or assemblies. Includes workers who operate laser cutters or laser-beam machines.
Career Outlook & Projections (
)
According to the BLS, welding, soldering, and brazing machine setters, operators, and tenders employment is expected to shrink at a rate of -18.0% from 2014 to 2024
Source: Job descriptions, estimated salary and wages, and projected job growth are taken from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).
Admission Requirements & Details
The information regarding admissions below may provide a better idea of the candidates FPCC accepts. The details may include admissions application requirements and recommendations, as well as any AP credits that may be transferred.
College Credits Accepted
- Dual Credits
- Life Experience Credits
- AP Course Credits
Academics & Student Services
Student Services
To help support students, Great Falls College – MSU may offer services to students like those listed below:- Distance learning
- Weekend and night classes available
- Remedial instructional courses
- Career path counseling
- Work study style employment
- Helping students find work after graduation
- Day care