Cybercrime & Digital Forensics Schools Near Helena, MT (2026)

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

Helena, Montana has 5 accredited schools offering cybercrime programs, with tuition ranging from $4,130 to $33,671 per year for indexed 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 cybercrime-related role is Information Security Analyst at a median $81,950 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).

Closest Cybercrime Schools to Helena

The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer cybercrime 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:

  • 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.

#1

Montana Technological University

Butte, MT 47.8 miles from Helena BOC Score 60.0
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
  • Accredited
Acceptance rate 91%
Graduation rate 58%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $54,329
Avg net price $16,481/yr
Tuition
In‑state$8,340
Out‑of‑state$26,150
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 76%
  • Programs offered: 9

Source:Accreditor: Northwest Commission on Colleges and UniversitiesIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

Highlands College of Montana Tech

Butte, MT 52.4 miles from Helena BOC Score 40.9
  • 2 year
Graduation rate 33%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $54,329
Avg net price $14,962/yr
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 22

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#3

University of Providence

Great Falls, MT 71.2 miles from Helena 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

#4

Montana State University

Bozeman, MT 78.6 miles from Helena BOC Score 51.3
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
  • Accredited
Acceptance rate 82%
Graduation rate 57%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $53,263
Avg net price $22,499/yr
Tuition
In‑state$8,460
Out‑of‑state$33,287
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 78%
  • Programs offered: 57

Source:Accreditor: Northwest Commission on Colleges and UniversitiesIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#5

The University of Montana

Missoula, MT 95.5 miles from Helena BOC Score 43.8
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
  • Accredited
Acceptance rate 96%
Graduation rate 47%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $44,511
Avg net price $16,784/yr
Tuition
In‑state$8,552
Out‑of‑state$33,671
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 75%
  • Programs offered: 100

Source:Accreditor: Northwest Commission on Colleges and UniversitiesIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#6

Miles Community College

Miles City, MT 294.8 miles from Helena BOC Score 65.0
  • 2 year
  • Campus + Online
  • Accredited
Graduation rate 55%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $42,862
Avg net price $10,405/yr
Tuition
In‑state$5,818
Out‑of‑state$10,626
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 24

Source:Accreditor: Northwest Commission on Colleges and UniversitiesIPEDSCollege Scorecard

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

Cybercrime 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.

OccupationMedian WageSourceCOL-Adjusted (US=100)
Information Security Analyst$81,950Helena, MT$85,632
Detective and Criminal Investigator$73,950Helena, MT$77,273
Computer Systems Analyst$79,700Helena, MT$83,281

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

MetricValueSource
Population33,126Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$69,341Census 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

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited cybercrime schools are near Helena, MT?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering cybercrime programs near Helena. The closest is Montana Technological University in Butte, MT (47.8 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is The University of Montana (94.7 miles). 4 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying cybercrime roles near Helena?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying cybercrime-related roles near Helena are: Information Security Analyst ($81,950), Computer Systems Analyst ($79,700), Detective and Criminal Investigator ($73,950). 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 cybercrime 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 cybercrime?

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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Other Programs Available in Helena

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

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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