Best Corrections Schools Near Kalispell, MT (2026)

Updated August 11, 2026 BLS data College Scorecard On this page

Kalispell, Montana is home to about 26,830 residents. 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 corrections-related role is First-Line Supervisor of Correctional Officers at a median $74,630 annually (BLS, May 2025).

Closest Corrections Schools to Kalispell

The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer corrections 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.

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Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Montana schools on the Montana corrections page.

Corrections Wages Near Kalispell

Occupation	Median Annual Wage (Montana, statewide)
Correctional Officer and Jailer	$49,180
Probation Officer and Correctional Treatment Specialist	$59,750
First-Line Supervisor of Correctional Officers	$74,630
Police and Sheriff’s Patrol Officer	$70,050

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)

Other Kalispell-Area Cities With Corrections Programs

Missoula, MT – 94.2 mi away (89,017 pop)

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the highest-paying corrections roles in Montana?

Based on BLS May 2025 state wage data, the top-paying corrections-related roles in Montana are: First-Line Supervisor of Correctional Officers ($74,630), Police and Sheriff’s Patrol Officer ($70,050), Probation Officer and Correctional Treatment Specialist ($59,750). 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 corrections 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 corrections?

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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Other Programs Available in Kalispell

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Data verified: August 11, 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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