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Best Economics Schools Near Butte, MT (2026)
Butte, Montana has 2 accredited schools offering economics programs, with tuition ranging from $8,460 to $33,671 per year for indexed programs. Butte has a population of about 30,584. In Montana, the top-earning economics-related role is Financial and Investment Analyst at a median $99,190 annually (BLS, May 2025).
Closest Economics Schools to Butte
The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer economics 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.
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Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Montana schools on the Montana economics page.
Economics Wages Near Butte
| Occupation | Median Annual Wage (Montana, statewide) |
|---|---|
| Economist | $89,340 |
| Financial and Investment Analyst | $99,190 |
| Statistician | N/A |
| Management Analyst | $97,470 |
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.
Other Butte-Area Cities With Economics Programs
- Helena, MT – 56.8 mi away (49,812 pop)
- Bozeman, MT – 78.7 mi away (52,391 pop)
- Missoula, MT – 92.8 mi away (89,017 pop)
Frequently Asked Questions
How many accredited economics schools are near Butte, MT?
Our directory has 2 accredited schools offering economics programs near Butte. The closest is Montana State University in Bozeman, MT (79.2 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is The University of Montana (91.5 miles). 2 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.
What are the highest-paying economics roles in Montana?
Based on BLS May 2025 state wage data, the top-paying economics-related roles in Montana are: Financial and Investment Analyst ($99,190), Management Analyst ($97,470), Economist ($89,340). 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 economics 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: August 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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