Best Online Criminal Justice Programs in Butte, MT (2026)
Butte, Montana has a population of about 30,584. In Montana, the top-earning criminal justice-related role is Attorney at a median $100,750 annually (BLS, May 2024).
Closest Criminal Justice Schools to Butte
The five accredited institutions below are the closest options indexed in our directory that offer criminal justice programs. Distances are calculated from Butte city center.
No Butte-area programs are currently indexed in our directory.
Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Montana schools on the Montana criminal justice page.
Criminal Justice Wages Near Butte
| Occupation | Median Annual Wage (Montana, statewide) |
|---|---|
| Attorney | $100,750 |
| Judge or Magistrate | $63,260 |
| Police Supervisor | $84,110 |
| Detective or Criminal Investigator | $95,640 |
| Police or Sheriff’s Patrol Officer | $69,910 |
| Correctional Officer | $49,700 |
| Probation Officer | $49,140 |
| Forensic Science Technician | $78,610 |
| Paralegal or Legal Assistant | $54,230 |
| Information Security Analyst | $87,100 |
Source: BLS, May 2024 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.
Other Butte-Area Cities With Criminal Justice 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
What are the highest-paying criminal justice roles in Montana?
Based on BLS May 2024 state wage data, the top-paying criminal justice-related roles in Montana are: Attorney ($100,750), Detective or Criminal Investigator ($95,640), Information Security Analyst ($87,100). 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 criminal justice 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.
Related Resources
- Online Criminal Justice Programs in Montana
- Main Criminal Justice Degree Guide
- Criminal Justice Programs by State
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