Helena, Montana has 4 accredited schools offering computer science programs. Helena has a population of about 33,126. Median household income is $69,341 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 50.4% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Helena, MT metro area, the top-earning computer science-related role is Computer and Information Systems Manager at a median $130,230 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).
Closest Computer Science Schools to Helena
The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer computer science programs near Helena, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Helena 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 Helena.
Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.
Acceptance rate
91%
Graduation rate
58%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$54,329
Avg net price
$16,481/yr
TuitionIn‑state$8,340
Out‑of‑state$26,150
Key stats- Retention rate: 76%
- Programs offered: 9
Source:Accreditor: Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities · IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
33%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$54,329
Avg net price
$14,962/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
33%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$38,034
Avg net price
$12,468/yr
TuitionIn‑state$4,028
Out‑of‑state$12,911
Source:Accreditor: Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities · IPEDS · College Scorecard
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
32%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$32,725
Avg net price
$7,945/yr
TuitionIn‑state$4,311
Out‑of‑state$11,583
Key stats- Retention rate: 85%
- Programs offered: 20
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
55%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$42,862
Avg net price
$10,405/yr
TuitionIn‑state$5,818
Out‑of‑state$10,626
Source:Accreditor: Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities · IPEDS · College Scorecard
Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Montana schools on the Montana computer science page.
Computer Science Wages Near Helena
Helena is part of the Helena, MT metro area (BLS area code 25740). 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) |
|---|
| Software Developer | $99,370 | Helena, MT | $103,835 |
| Computer Systems Analyst | $79,700 | Helena, MT | $83,281 |
| Computer Network Architect | $107,700 | Helena, MT | $112,539 |
| Database Administrator | $83,120 | Helena, MT | $86,855 |
| Database Architect | $109,990 | MT statewide | $114,932 |
| Information Security Analyst | $81,950 | Helena, MT | $85,632 |
| Computer Network Support Specialist | $62,440 | Helena, MT | $65,246 |
| Computer User Support Specialist | $63,250 | Helena, MT | $66,092 |
| Web Developer | $62,060 | MT statewide | $64,848 |
| Web and Digital Interface Designer | $77,030 | MT statewide | $80,491 |
| Computer and Information Systems Manager | $130,230 | Helena, MT | $136,082 |
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.
Helena at a Glance
| Metric | Value | Source |
|---|
| Population | 33,126 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003) |
| Median household income | $69,341 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013) |
| Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ | 50.4% | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003) |
| Regional Price Parity (US=100) | 95.7 (below U.S. average) | BEA RPP 2024 |
| Computer Science-related employment in Lewis and Clark County | 558 workers, 193 establishments | BLS QCEW 2024 annual |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many accredited computer science schools are near Helena, MT?
Accredited schools offering computer science programs near Helena are listed on this page, ranked by BOC Score and distance from the city center. The list is rebuilt from federal IPEDS and College Scorecard data on every site update, so it stays current as programs open and close.
What are the highest-paying computer science roles near Helena?
Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying computer science-related roles near Helena are: Computer and Information Systems Manager ($130,230), Database Architect ($109,990), Computer Network Architect ($107,700). 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 Helena?
Butte, MT is 56.8 miles from Helena and has its own set of local computer science programs – see the city’s page. For online programs, distance matters less; for hybrid or in-person formats, comparing both can help.
Is Helena an affordable place to study computer science?
Helena’s median household income of $69,341 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Helena 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 23, 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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