Best Data Science Schools Near Billings, MT (2026)

Updated September 5, 2026 BLS data College Scorecard On this page

Billings, Montana is home to about 118,321 residents. Median household income is $71,855 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 37.0% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In Montana, the top-earning data science-related role is Database Architects at a median $109,990 annually (BLS, May 2025).

Closest Data Science Schools to Billings

The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer data science programs near Billings, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Billings city center. The list is rebuilt from federal IPEDS data on every site update.

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

Data Science Wages Near Billings

Billings is part of the Billings, MT metro area (BLS area code 13740). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Montana statewide.

Occupation Median Wage Source COL-Adjusted (US=100)
Data Scientists $97,280 Billings, MT $104,043
Statisticians N/A MT statewide –
Operations Research Analysts $80,400 MT statewide $85,989
Software Developers $100,440 Billings, MT $107,422
Actuaries N/A MT statewide –
Database Architects $109,990 MT statewide $117,636
Computer Systems Analysts $94,730 Billings, MT $101,316
Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists $67,380 Billings, MT $72,064

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.

Billings at a Glance

Metric Value Source
Population 118,321 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income $71,855 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ 37.0% Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100) 93.5 (below U.S. average) BEA RPP 2024

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the highest-paying data science roles near Billings?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying data science-related roles near Billings are: Database Architects ($109,990), Software Developers ($100,440), Data Scientists ($97,280). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with Montana statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.

Is Billings an affordable place to study data science?

Billings’s median household income of $71,855 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Billings 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 Billings

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Data verified: September 5, 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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