Montana State University
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Best Online Counseling Programs in Butte, MT (2026)
Butte, Montana has 2 accredited schools offering counseling programs. Butte has a population of about 30,584. In Montana, the top-earning counseling-related role is Social and Community Service Manager at a median $73,640 annually (BLS, May 2025).
Closest Counseling Schools to Butte
The 2 accredited institutions below are the closest among the 2 schools in our directory that offer counseling programs near Butte. Distances are calculated from Butte city center.
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:
- 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 Butte. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.
The University of Montana
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Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Montana schools on the Montana counseling page.
Counseling Wages Near Butte
| Occupation | Median Annual Wage (Montana, statewide) |
|---|---|
| Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselor | $59,000 |
| Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselor and Advisor | $57,900 |
| Marriage and Family Therapist | $46,960 |
| Rehabilitation Counselor | $45,240 |
| Counselor, All Other | $39,260 |
| Social and Community Service Manager | $73,640 |
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.
Butte at a Glance
| Metric | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Counseling-related employment in Silver Bow County | 618 workers, 95 establishments | BLS QCEW 2024 annual |
Other Butte-Area Cities With Counseling 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 counseling schools are near Butte, MT?
Our directory has 2 accredited schools offering counseling programs near Butte. The closest is Montana State University in Bozeman, MT (77.8 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 counseling roles in Montana?
Based on BLS May 2025 state wage data, the top-paying counseling-related roles in Montana are: Social and Community Service Manager ($73,640), Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselor ($59,000), Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselor and Advisor ($57,900). 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 counseling 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: June 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.