Best Online Cybersecurity Programs in Missoula, MT (2026)

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

Missoula, Montana has 3 accredited schools offering cybersecurity programs. Missoula has a population of about 75,600. Median household income is $65,329 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 51.7% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Missoula, MT metro area, the top-earning cybersecurity-related role is Computer and Information Systems Manager at a median $133,020 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).

Closest Cybersecurity Schools to Missoula

The 3 accredited institutions below are the closest among the 3 schools in our directory that offer cybersecurity programs near Missoula. Distances are calculated from Missoula 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 Missoula. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.

#1

The University of Montana

Missoula, MT 0.7 miles from Missoula BOC Score43.8
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#2

Montana Technological University

Butte, MT 91.0 miles from Missoula BOC Score60.0
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#3

Highlands College of Montana Tech

Butte, MT 96.8 miles from Missoula BOC Score40.9
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Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Montana schools on the Montana cybersecurity page.

Cybersecurity Wages Near Missoula

Missoula is part of the Missoula, MT metro area (BLS area code 33540). 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$76,360Missoula, MT$79,212
Network and Computer Systems Administrator$77,650Missoula, MT$80,550
Computer Network Architect$95,020Missoula, MT$98,568
Computer Systems Analyst$83,800Missoula, MT$86,929
Computer and Information Systems Manager$133,020Missoula, MT$137,988
Computer Network Support Specialist$57,390Missoula, MT$59,533
Computer User Support Specialist$58,460Missoula, MT$60,643

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.

Missoula at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population75,600Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$65,329Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+51.7%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100)96.4 (below U.S. average)BEA RPP 2024
Cybersecurity-related employment in Missoula County938 workers, 362 establishmentsBLS QCEW 2024 annual

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited cybersecurity schools are near Missoula, MT?

Our directory has 3 accredited schools offering cybersecurity programs near Missoula. The closest is The University of Montana in Missoula, MT (0.7 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Highlands College of Montana Tech (96.8 miles). 2 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying cybersecurity roles near Missoula?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying cybersecurity-related roles near Missoula are: Computer and Information Systems Manager ($133,020), Computer Network Architect ($95,020), Computer Systems Analyst ($83,800). 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 Missoula?

Butte, MT is 92.8 miles from Missoula 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 Missoula an affordable place to study cybersecurity?

Missoula’s median household income of $65,329 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Missoula 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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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.

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