Best Data Science Schools Near Missoula, MT (2026)

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

Missoula, Montana is home to about 75,600 residents. 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 Montana, the top-earning data science-related role is Software Developers at a median $121,990 annually (BLS, May 2025).

Closest Data Science Schools to Missoula

The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer data science programs near Missoula, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Missoula 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 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.

Occupation Median Wage Source COL-Adjusted (US=100)
Data Scientists $90,850 Missoula, MT $94,243
Statisticians N/A MT statewide –
Operations Research Analysts $80,400 MT statewide $83,402
Software Developers $121,990 MT statewide $126,546
Actuaries N/A MT statewide –
Database Architects $109,990 MT statewide $114,098
Computer Systems Analysts $83,800 Missoula, MT $86,929
Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists $65,350 Missoula, MT $67,790

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

Metric Value Source
Population 75,600 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income $65,329 Census 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

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Frequently Asked Questions

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

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying data science-related roles near Missoula are: Software Developers ($121,990), Database Architects ($109,990), Data Scientists ($90,850). 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 data science 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 data science?

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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Other Programs Available in Missoula

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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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