Best Crime Analysis Schools Near Bozeman, MT (2026)

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

Bozeman, Montana is home to about 55,042 residents. Median household income is $79,903 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 65.1% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In Montana, the top-earning crime analysis-related role is Detective and Criminal Investigator at a median $92,410 annually (BLS, May 2025).

Closest Crime Analysis Schools to Bozeman

The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer crime analysis programs near Bozeman, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Bozeman 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:

  • 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 Bozeman. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.

#1

Montana State University Billings

Billings, MT 122.4 miles from Bozeman BOC Score 33.7
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
  • Accredited
Graduation rate 29%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $44,296
Avg net price $16,524/yr
Tuition
In‑state$7,280
Out‑of‑state$22,897
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 56%
  • Programs offered: 55

Source:Accreditor: Northwest Commission on Colleges and UniversitiesIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

University of Providence

Great Falls, MT 125.5 miles from Bozeman BOC Score 53.6
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
  • Accredited
Acceptance rate 50%
Graduation rate 36%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $48,296
Avg net price $17,649/yr
Tuition
In‑state$30,448
Out‑of‑state$30,448
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 71%
  • Programs offered: 19

Source:Accreditor: Northwest Commission on Colleges and UniversitiesIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#3

Blackfeet Community College

Browning, MT 218.5 miles from Bozeman BOC Score 29.4
  • 4 year
Graduation rate 14%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $22,953
Avg net price $5,410/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 75%
  • Programs offered: 7

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

Flathead Valley Community College

Kalispell, MT 233.9 miles from Bozeman BOC Score 54.5
  • 2 year
  • Campus + Online
  • Accredited
Graduation rate 28%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $38,520
Avg net price $8,099/yr
Tuition
In‑state$4,912
Out‑of‑state$11,659
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 51

Source:Accreditor: Northwest Commission on Colleges and UniversitiesIPEDSCollege Scorecard

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

Crime Analysis Wages Near Bozeman

Bozeman is part of the Bozeman, MT metro area (BLS area code 14580). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Montana statewide.

OccupationMedian WageSourceCOL-Adjusted (US=100)
Detective and Criminal Investigator$92,410MT statewide$90,156
Forensic Science Technician$82,200MT statewide$80,195
StatisticianN/AMT statewide–
Police and Sheriff’s Patrol Officer$74,320Bozeman, MT$72,507

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.

Bozeman at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population55,042Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$79,903Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+65.1%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100)102.5 (above U.S. average)BEA RPP 2024

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the highest-paying crime analysis roles near Bozeman?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying crime analysis-related roles near Bozeman are: Detective and Criminal Investigator ($92,410), Forensic Science Technician ($82,200), Police and Sheriff’s Patrol Officer ($74,320). 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 Helena instead of Bozeman?

Helena, MT is 78.2 miles from Bozeman and has its own set of local crime analysis programs – see the city’s page. For online programs, distance matters less; for hybrid or in-person formats, comparing both can help.

Is Bozeman an affordable place to study crime analysis?

Bozeman’s median household income of $79,903 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Bozeman 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 Bozeman

Compare every accredited online degree program with city-level data for Bozeman:

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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