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Best Online Communications Programs in Butte, MT (2026)
Butte, Montana has 2 accredited schools offering communications programs, with tuition ranging from $8,552 to $33,671 per year for indexed programs. Butte has a population of about 30,584. In Montana, the top-earning communications-related role is Public Relations Manager at a median $99,990 annually (BLS, May 2025).
Closest Communications Schools to Butte
The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer communications 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.
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Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Montana schools on the Montana communications page.
Communications Wages Near Butte
| Occupation | Median Annual Wage (Montana, statewide) |
|---|---|
| Public Relations Specialist | $63,780 |
| Public Relations Manager | $99,990 |
| News Analyst, Reporter and Journalist | $47,960 |
| Market Research Analyst and Marketing Specialist | $68,080 |
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.
Other Butte-Area Cities With Communications Programs
- Helena, MT – 56.8 mi away (49,812 pop)
- Bozeman, MT – 78.7 mi away (52,391 pop)
- Missoula, MT – 92.8 mi away (89,017 pop)
Frequently Asked Questions
How many accredited communications schools are near Butte, MT?
Our directory has 2 accredited schools offering communications programs near Butte. The closest is Carroll College in Helena, MT (56.6 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is The University of Montana (92.4 miles). 2 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.
What are the highest-paying communications roles in Montana?
Based on BLS May 2025 state wage data, the top-paying communications-related roles in Montana are: Public Relations Manager ($99,990), Market Research Analyst and Marketing Specialist ($68,080), Public Relations Specialist ($63,780). 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 communications 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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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.
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