Kalispell, Montana has 1 accredited school offering communications 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 communications-related role is Public Relations Manager at a median $99,990 annually (BLS, May 2025).
Closest Communications Schools to Kalispell
The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer communications 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.
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:
BOCSCORE
- 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 Kalispell.
Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.
Acceptance rate
96%
Graduation rate
47%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$44,511
Avg net price
$16,784/yr
TuitionIn‑state$8,552
Out‑of‑state$33,671
Key stats- Retention rate: 75%
- Programs offered: 100
Source:Accreditor: Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities · IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
69%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$61,772
Avg net price
$23,960/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Key stats- Retention rate: 82%
- Programs offered: 12
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Acceptance rate
70%
Graduation rate
48%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$49,036
Avg net price
$19,751/yr
TuitionIn‑state$35,582
Out‑of‑state$35,582
Key stats- Retention rate: 66%
- Programs offered: 18
Source:Accreditor: Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities · IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
29%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$44,296
Avg net price
$16,524/yr
TuitionIn‑state$7,280
Out‑of‑state$22,897
Key stats- Retention rate: 56%
- Programs offered: 55
Source:Accreditor: Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities · IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
16%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$14,747
Avg net price
$400/yr
TuitionIn‑state$2,250
Out‑of‑state$2,250
Source:Accreditor: Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities · IPEDS · College Scorecard
Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Montana schools on the Montana communications page.
Communications Wages Near Kalispell
| 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.
Kalispell at a Glance
| 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) |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many accredited communications schools are near Kalispell, MT?
Our directory has 1 accredited schools offering communications programs near Kalispell. The closest is The University of Montana in Missoula, MT (94.2 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is The University of Montana (94.2 miles). 1 of the highlighted schools is 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 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 communications 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 communications?
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: July 30, 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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