Best Anthropology Schools Near Bozeman, MT (2026)

Updated September 5, 2026 BLS data College Scorecard On this page

Bozeman, Montana has 1 accredited school offering anthropology programs, with tuition ranging from $8,460 to $33,287 per year for indexed programs. Bozeman has a population of about 55,042. Median household income is $79,903 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 65.1% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In Montana, the top-earning anthropology-related role is Anthropologists and Archeologists at a median $79,420 annually (BLS, May 2025).

Closest Anthropology Schools to Bozeman

The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer anthropology programs near Bozeman, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Bozeman 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 Bozeman. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.

Ranked by BOC Score — U.S. Dept. of Education outcome data. Advertising never affects rankings.

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Montana State University

Bozeman, MT 1.1 miles from Bozeman
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
  • Accredited
51.3 BOC Score
Acceptance rate 82%
Graduation rate 57%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $53,263
Avg net price $22,499/yr
Tuition
In‑state$8,460
Out‑of‑state$33,287
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 78%
  • Programs offered: 108

Source:Accreditor: Northwest Commission on Colleges and UniversitiesIPEDSCollege Scorecard

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

Anthropology Wages Near Bozeman

Bozeman is part of the Bozeman, MT metro area (BLS area code 14580). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Montana statewide.

Occupation Median Wage Source COL-Adjusted (US=100)
Anthropologists and Archeologists $79,420 MT statewide $77,483
Anthropology and Archeology Teachers, Postsecondary N/A MT statewide –
Archivists N/A MT statewide –
Curators $54,460 MT statewide $53,132
Museum Technicians and Conservators $43,560 Bozeman, MT $42,498
Social Science Research Assistants $49,860 MT statewide $48,644
Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists $65,990 Bozeman, MT $64,380

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.

Bozeman at a Glance

Metric Value Source
Population 55,042 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income $79,903 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ 65.1% Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100) 102.5 (above U.S. average) BEA RPP 2024

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited anthropology schools are near Bozeman, MT?

Our directory has 1 accredited schools offering anthropology programs near Bozeman. The closest is Montana State University in Bozeman, MT (1.1 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Montana State University (1.1 miles). 1 of the highlighted schools is flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying anthropology roles near Bozeman?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying anthropology-related roles near Bozeman are: Anthropologists and Archeologists ($79,420), Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists ($65,990), Curators ($54,460). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with Montana statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.

Should I look at programs in Helena instead of Bozeman?

Helena, MT is 78.2 miles from Bozeman and has its own set of local anthropology programs – see the city’s page. For online programs, distance matters less; for hybrid or in-person formats, comparing both can help.

Is Bozeman an affordable place to study anthropology?

Bozeman’s median household income of $79,903 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Bozeman while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Montana public universities often offer reduced in-state online tuition.

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 Bozeman

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Data verified: September 5, 2026. Salary, employment, and tuition figures on this page are sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (OEWS May 2025; Employment Projections 2024–2034) and the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (2023 cohort). The source agency and data year are cited inline with every statistic.

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