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FINANCIAL AID RATE

88%

STUDENT TEACHER RATIO

15:1

DEGREE OFFERED ONLINE

12

FINANCIAL AID AWARD AVG.

$4,230

Average 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 Montana State University – Northern 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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Montana State University – Northern

Also known as University of Montana

Missoula, Montana, Missoula, MT

Montana State University - Northern, a public institution, offers an assortment of degree programs, allowing students to choose which major is right for them. Located in Havre, MT, the school offers a rural setting for students to study in. Approximately a thousand students are enrolled per year at Montana State University - Northern.

A list of some of the more popular programs offered are:

  • Health And Clinical Professions
  • Mechanic And Repair Technology
  • Education
  • Business And Marketing Studies
  • Engineering
  • Construction Trades

The admissions process will include the submission of an application, school records, and test scores, which are then reviewed by the admissions committee. The most common scores among applicants accepted to Montana State University - Northern are in the range of 17 to 22 on the ACT, or 1300 to 1546 on the SAT. This school accepts roughly 60 percent of students applying. Of those admitted, about 94 percent enrolled.  More information from the admissions office can be found here.

Tuition & fees at this school vary for in-state and out-of-state residents. In-state tuition costs close to $5,600 per year, while out-of-state tuition costing $18,000 per year. The cost of on-campus housing is approximately $2,400 per year. Some students at Montana State University - Northern may qualify for financial aid, which is generally offered as scholarships, grants, and loans.

The Montana State University - Northern "Northern Lights" compete in a number of intercollegiate sports through participation in the NAIA. Athletic programs available may include:

  • Basketball (NAIA Division I)
  • Football (NAIA Division I)
  • Golf (NAIA Division I)
  • Volleyball (NAIA Division I)

Students should visit the Montana State University - Northern website to get a complete list of areas of study, programs, financial aid details, and more.

Students Enrolled in the Welding Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Montana State University – Northern offers a less than two-year award program in welding.

Students by Gender (2019)

 Graduates
Male11
Female1

Students by Race (2019)

 Graduates
American Indian1
White10
Unknown1

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 University of Montana, 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

Salary & Wages

  • Missoula, MT
    • Total Employment: 110
    • Average Hourly Rate: $18.17
    • Average Annual Salary: $37790

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 admission details below may provide a better idea of the candidates University of Montana 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
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Academics & Student Services

Student Services

To help students and alumni, Montana State University – Northern may offer services to students including:

  • Distance learning
  • Weekend and night classes available
  • Remedial instructional courses
  • Counseling assistance
  • Employing students to lower education costs
  • Assisting students to find work

Intercollegiate Athletics

Montana State University – Northern is a Member of National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA), with many of the sports belonging to the NAIA Division I classification. The most popular sports played are listed below:

  • Basketball (Frontier Conference)
  • Football (Frontier Conference)
  • Golf
  • Track and Field, X-Country
  • Volleyball
  • Wrestling
  • Rodeo