Behavioral Health Science Schools Near Kalispell, MT (2026)

Kalispell, Montana has 1 accredited school offering behavioral health science programs, with tuition ranging from $8,552 to $33,671 per year for indexed programs. Kalispell has a population of about 26,830. Median household income is $61,590 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 32.9% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In Montana, the top-earning behavioral health science-related role is Social and Community Service Manager at a median $73,640 annually (BLS, May 2025).


Closest Behavioral Health Science Schools to Kalispell

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

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


Behavioral Health Science Wages Near Kalispell

OccupationMedian Annual Wage (Montana, statewide)
Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselor$59,000
Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Worker$45,160
Social and Community Service Manager$73,640
Social and Human Service Assistant$38,570

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.


Kalispell at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population26,830Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$61,590Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+32.9%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited behavioral health science schools are near Kalispell, MT?

Our directory has 1 accredited schools offering behavioral health science programs near Kalispell. The closest is The University of Montana in Missoula, MT (95.1 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is The University of Montana (95.1 miles). 1 of the highlighted schools is flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying behavioral health science roles in Montana?

Based on BLS May 2025 state wage data, the top-paying behavioral health science-related roles in Montana are: Social and Community Service Manager ($73,640), Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselor ($59,000), Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Worker ($45,160). Wages for Kalispell workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.

Should I look at programs in Missoula instead of Kalispell?

Missoula, MT is 94.2 miles from Kalispell and has its own set of local behavioral health science programs – see the city’s page. For online programs, distance matters less; for hybrid or in-person formats, comparing both can help.

Is Kalispell an affordable place to study behavioral health science?

Kalispell’s median household income of $61,590 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Kalispell 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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Data verified: August 11, 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.