Best Online Cybersecurity Programs in Bozeman, MT (2026)

Bozeman, Montana has 3 accredited schools offering cybersecurity programs. Bozeman has a population of about 55,042. 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 the Bozeman, MT metro area, the top-earning cybersecurity-related role is Computer and Information Systems Manager at a median $162,680 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).


Closest Cybersecurity Schools to Bozeman

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

Highlands College of Montana Tech

Butte, MT 72.1 miles from Bozeman BOC Score 40.9
  • 2 year
Graduation rate 33%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $54,329
Avg net price $14,962/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 22

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

Montana Technological University

Butte, MT 75.8 miles from Bozeman 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

#3

The University of Montana

Missoula, MT 162.6 miles from Bozeman 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

#4

Miles Community College

Miles City, MT 255.6 miles from Bozeman 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
Contact
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 cybersecurity page.


Cybersecurity 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)
Information Security Analyst$68,160Bozeman, MT$66,498
Network and Computer Systems Administrator$80,950Bozeman, MT$78,976
Computer Network Architect$104,300MT statewide$101,756
Computer Systems Analyst$99,890Bozeman, MT$97,454
Computer and Information Systems Manager$162,680Bozeman, MT$158,712
Computer Network Support Specialist$62,570Bozeman, MT$61,044
Computer User Support Specialist$62,160Bozeman, MT$60,644

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
Cybersecurity-related employment in Gallatin County1,496 workers, 565 establishmentsBLS QCEW 2024 annual

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited cybersecurity schools are near Bozeman, MT?

Accredited schools offering cybersecurity programs near Bozeman are listed on this page, ranked by BOC Score and distance from the city center. The list is rebuilt from federal IPEDS and College Scorecard data on every site update, so it stays current as programs open and close.

What are the highest-paying cybersecurity roles near Bozeman?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying cybersecurity-related roles near Bozeman are: Computer and Information Systems Manager ($162,680), Computer Network Architect ($104,300), Computer Systems Analyst ($99,890). 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 cybersecurity 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 cybersecurity?

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

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Data verified: July 23, 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.