Kalispell, Montana has a population of about 26,830. The city’s median household income is $61,590 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 32.9% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. There are 2 accredited business administration programs within 100 miles of Kalispell. In Montana, the top-earning business administration-related role is Financial Manager at a median $126,190 annually (BLS, May 2024).
The five accredited institutions below are the closest options indexed in our directory that offer business administration programs. Distances are calculated from Kalispell city center.
| School | City | Distance | Tuition | Online |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flathead Valley Community College | Kalispell, MT | 1.1 mi | Contact school for pricing | – |
| The University of Montana | Missoula, MT | 94.2 mi | Contact school for pricing | – |
Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Montana schools on the Montana business administration page.
| Occupation | Median Annual Wage (Montana, statewide) |
|---|---|
| General and Operations Manager | $85,240 |
| Administrative Services Manager | $112,770 |
| Financial Manager | $126,190 |
| Human Resources Manager | $108,370 |
| Management Analyst | $85,760 |
| Project Management Specialist | $85,140 |
| Accountant or Auditor | $74,400 |
| Training and Development Specialist | $59,900 |
| Office and Administrative Support Supervisor | $60,560 |
Source: BLS, May 2024 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.
| Metric | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 26,830 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003) |
| Median household income | $61,590 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013) |
| Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ | 32.9% | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003) |
| Business Administration-related employment in Flathead County | 944 workers, 487 establishments | BLS QCEW 2024 annual |
Our directory lists 2 business administration programs within 100 miles of Kalispell. The closest is Flathead Valley Community College in Kalispell, MT (1.1 miles), and the farthest in our top picks is The University of Montana (94.2 miles). 0 of these programs are offered fully online.
Based on BLS May 2024 state wage data, the top-paying business administration-related roles in Montana are: Financial Manager ($126,190), Administrative Services Manager ($112,770), Human Resources Manager ($108,370). Wages for Kalispell workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.
Missoula, MT is 94.2 miles from Kalispell and has its own set of local business administration programs – see the city’s page. For online programs, distance matters less; for hybrid or in-person formats, comparing both can help.
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.
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