BestOnlineCollege.org is an advertising-supported website. Many of the school and program listings that appear on this site are from partners who compensate us, and this compensation may affect how, where, and in what order listings appear (such as featured placements). This compensation does not influence our editorial content, evaluations, or rankings, which are determined independently using publicly available data. We do not review or feature every school or program available in the marketplace. Our goal is to provide accurate, unbiased information so you can make informed decisions. Read our full Advertiser Disclosure.
Best Online Biology Programs in Missoula, MT (2026)
Missoula, Montana has 3 accredited schools offering biology programs, with tuition ranging from $8,340 to $33,671 per year for indexed programs. Missoula has a population of about 75,600. Median household income is $65,329 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 51.7% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Missoula, MT metro area, the top-earning biology-related role is Soil and Plant Scientist at a median $81,350 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).
Closest Biology Schools to Missoula
The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer biology programs near Missoula, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Missoula city center. The list is rebuilt from federal IPEDS data on every site update.
No school data available.
Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Montana schools on the Montana biology page.
Biology Wages Near Missoula
Missoula is part of the Missoula, MT metro area (BLS area code 33540). 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) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Medical Scientist | $66,190 | Missoula, MT | $68,662 |
| Biological Technician | $53,330 | Missoula, MT | $55,322 |
| Zoologist and Wildlife Biologist | $73,920 | Missoula, MT | $76,680 |
| Soil and Plant Scientist | $81,350 | Missoula, MT | $84,388 |
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.
Missoula at a Glance
| Metric | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 75,600 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003) |
| Median household income | $65,329 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013) |
| Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ | 51.7% | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003) |
| Regional Price Parity (US=100) | 96.4 (below U.S. average) | BEA RPP 2024 |
Other Missoula-Area Cities With Biology Programs
- Butte, MT – 92.8 mi away (30,584 pop)
- Kalispell, MT – 94.2 mi away (36,304 pop)
- Helena, MT – 96.1 mi away (49,812 pop)
Frequently Asked Questions
How many accredited biology schools are near Missoula, MT?
Our directory has 3 accredited schools offering biology programs near Missoula. The closest is The University of Montana in Missoula, MT (0.7 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Carroll College (95.0 miles). 3 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.
What are the highest-paying biology roles near Missoula?
Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying biology-related roles near Missoula are: Soil and Plant Scientist ($81,350), Zoologist and Wildlife Biologist ($73,920), Medical Scientist ($66,190). 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 Butte instead of Missoula?
Butte, MT is 92.8 miles from Missoula and has its own set of local biology programs – see the city’s page. For online programs, distance matters less; for hybrid or in-person formats, comparing both can help.
Is Missoula an affordable place to study biology?
Missoula’s median household income of $65,329 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Missoula 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.
Learn More About Biology Programs
- Is a Biology degree worth it?
- Main Biology degree guide
- Online Biology programs in Montana
- Biology programs by state
Other Programs Available in Missoula
Compare every accredited online degree program with city-level data for Missoula:
- Artificial Intelligence programs in Missoula, MT
- Machine Learning programs in Missoula, MT
- Supply Chain Management programs in Missoula, MT
- Data Analytics programs in Missoula, MT
- Public Health programs in Missoula, MT
- Human Resources programs in Missoula, MT
- Project Management programs in Missoula, MT
- Special Education programs in Missoula, MT
- Homeland Security programs in Missoula, MT
- Marketing programs in Missoula, MT
- Finance programs in Missoula, MT
- Kinesiology programs in Missoula, MT
- Sports Management programs in Missoula, MT
- Early Childhood Education programs in Missoula, MT
- Elementary Education programs in Missoula, MT
- Communications programs in Missoula, MT
- Graphic Design programs in Missoula, MT
- Human Services programs in Missoula, MT
- MBA programs in Missoula, MT
- Criminal Justice programs in Missoula, MT
- Nursing programs in Missoula, MT
- Business Administration programs in Missoula, MT
- Computer Science programs in Missoula, MT
- Psychology programs in Missoula, MT
- Education programs in Missoula, MT
- Engineering programs in Missoula, MT
- Technology programs in Missoula, MT
- Liberal Arts programs in Missoula, MT
- Healthcare programs in Missoula, MT
- Cybersecurity programs in Missoula, MT
- Accounting programs in Missoula, MT
- Healthcare Administration programs in Missoula, MT
- Social Work programs in Missoula, MT
- Counseling programs in Missoula, MT
Related from Our Editorial Library
- Best Accredited Online Colleges (2026)
- Best Online Colleges Ranking
- Effective Learning Strategies for Online Students
Data verified: August 10, 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.