Best Online Accounting Programs in Butte, MT (2026)

Butte, Montana has 4 accredited schools offering accounting programs. Butte has a population of about 30,584. In Montana, the top-earning accounting-related role is Financial Manager at a median $131,060 annually (BLS, May 2025).


Closest Accounting Schools to Butte

The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer accounting programs near Butte, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Butte city center. The list is rebuilt from federal IPEDS data on every site update.

How We Rank Schools

Every school list on this site is ordered by the BOC Score, computed from the most recent school-level data published by the U.S. Department of Education (College Scorecard and IPEDS). To qualify, a school must be currently operating and accredited by an agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Each eligible school is then scored on five measures, percentile-ranked against schools at the same credential level:

  • Graduation rate 30%
  • Median earnings, 10 years after entry 25%
  • Average net price (lower is better) 20%
  • Retention rate 15%
  • Fully online availability 10%

Schools without enough outcome data appear after ranked schools, without a score. On this page, schools are ordered by distance from Butte. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.

#1

Highlands College of Montana Tech

Butte, MT 7.0 miles from Butte BOC Score 40.9
  • 2 year
Graduation rate 33%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $54,329
Avg net price $14,962/yr
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 22

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Montana schools on the Montana accounting page.


Accounting Wages Near Butte

OccupationMedian Annual Wage (Montana, statewide)
Accountant and Auditor$75,810
Financial Manager$131,060
Financial Analyst$99,190
Budget Analyst$79,700
Tax Preparer$63,080
Tax Examiner and Collector$63,610
Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerk$47,270

Source: BLS, May 2025 Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics publishes wage data at the metro (MSA) and state level – not by individual city.


Butte at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Accounting-related employment in Silver Bow County81 workers, 22 establishmentsBLS QCEW 2024 annual

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited accounting schools are near Butte, MT?

Accredited schools offering accounting programs near Butte are listed on this page, ranked by BOC Score and distance from the city center. The list is rebuilt from federal IPEDS and College Scorecard data on every site update, so it stays current as programs open and close.

What are the highest-paying accounting roles in Montana?

Based on BLS May 2025 state wage data, the top-paying accounting-related roles in Montana are: Financial Manager ($131,060), Financial Analyst ($99,190), Budget Analyst ($79,700). Wages for Butte workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.

Should I look at programs in Helena instead of Butte?

Helena, MT is 56.8 miles from Butte and has its own set of local accounting programs – see the city’s page. For online programs, distance matters less; for hybrid or in-person formats, comparing both can help.

How do I verify a program is accredited?

Confirm institutional accreditation via the U.S. Department of Education database (U.S. Dept. of Education database), and check for any program-specific accreditation listed by the school.


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Other Programs Available in Butte

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Data verified: July 23, 2026. Salary, employment, and tuition figures on this page are sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (OEWS May 2025; Employment Projections 2024โ€“2034) and the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (2023 cohort). The source agency and data year are cited inline with every statistic.