Butte, Montana has 3 accredited schools offering early childhood education programs, with tuition ranging from $6,670 to $33,671 per year for indexed programs. Butte has a population of about 30,584. In Montana, the top-earning early childhood education-related role is Preschool and Childcare Center Director at a median $48,140 annually (BLS, May 2025).
Closest Early Childhood Education Schools to Butte
The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer early childhood education programs near Butte, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Butte 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:
BOCSCORE
- 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 Butte.
Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.
Acceptance rate
100%
Graduation rate
50%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$43,229
Avg net price
$16,558/yr
TuitionIn‑state$6,670
Out‑of‑state$20,130
Key stats- Retention rate: 79%
- Programs offered: 21
Source:Accreditor: Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities · IPEDS · College Scorecard
Acceptance rate
82%
Graduation rate
57%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$53,263
Avg net price
$22,499/yr
TuitionIn‑state$8,460
Out‑of‑state$33,287
Key stats- Retention rate: 78%
- Programs offered: 57
Source:Accreditor: Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities · IPEDS · College Scorecard
Acceptance rate
96%
Graduation rate
47%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$44,511
Avg net price
$16,784/yr
TuitionIn‑state$8,552
Out‑of‑state$33,671
Key stats- Retention rate: 75%
- Programs offered: 100
Source:Accreditor: Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities · IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
32%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$32,725
Avg net price
$7,945/yr
TuitionIn‑state$4,311
Out‑of‑state$11,583
Key stats- Retention rate: 85%
- Programs offered: 20
Source:Accreditor: Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities · IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
28%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$38,520
Avg net price
$8,099/yr
TuitionIn‑state$4,912
Out‑of‑state$11,659
Source:Accreditor: Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities · IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
14%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$22,953
Avg net price
$5,410/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Key stats- Retention rate: 75%
- Programs offered: 7
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
18%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$24,555
Avg net price
$4,424/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Key stats- Retention rate: 100%
- Programs offered: 12
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
11%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$21,152
Avg net price
$8,331/yr
TuitionIn‑state$3,200
Out‑of‑state$3,200
Source:Accreditor: Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities · IPEDS · College Scorecard
Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Montana schools on the Montana early childhood education page.
Early Childhood Education Wages Near Butte
| Occupation | Median Annual Wage (Montana, statewide) |
|---|
| Preschool Teacher | $36,540 |
| Kindergarten Teacher | $47,590 |
| Preschool and Childcare Center Director | $48,140 |
| Teaching Assistant | $34,750 |
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.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many accredited early childhood education schools are near Butte, MT?
Our directory has 3 accredited schools offering early childhood education programs near Butte. The closest is The University of Montana-Western in Dillon, MT (47.8 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is The University of Montana (92.4 miles). 3 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.
What are the highest-paying early childhood education roles in Montana?
Based on BLS May 2025 state wage data, the top-paying early childhood education-related roles in Montana are: Preschool and Childcare Center Director ($48,140), Kindergarten Teacher ($47,590), Preschool Teacher ($36,540). Wages for Butte workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.
Should I look at programs in Helena instead of Butte?
Helena, MT is 56.8 miles from Butte and has its own set of local early childhood education programs – see the city’s page. For online programs, distance matters less; for hybrid or in-person formats, comparing both can help.
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: July 30, 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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