Best Online Education Programs in Great Falls, MT (2026)
Great Falls, Montana has a population of about 60,412. The city’s median household income is $63,934 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 28.3% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In Montana, the top-earning education-related role is Education Administrator, Postsecondary at a median $102,150 annually (BLS, May 2024).
Closest Education Schools to Great Falls
The five accredited institutions below are the closest options indexed in our directory that offer education programs. Distances are calculated from Great Falls city center.
No Great Falls-area programs are currently indexed in our directory.
Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Montana schools on the Montana education page.
Education Wages Near Great Falls
Great Falls is part of the Great Falls, MT metro area (BLS area code 24500). 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) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Secondary School Teacher | $59,420 | Great Falls, MT | $61,384 |
| Elementary School Teacher | $56,900 | Great Falls, MT | $58,781 |
| Middle School Teacher | $65,420 | Great Falls, MT | $67,583 |
| Education Teacher, Postsecondary | $75,540 | MT statewide | $78,037 |
| Education Administrator, K-12 | $101,030 | Great Falls, MT | $104,370 |
| Education Administrator, Postsecondary | $102,150 | MT statewide | $105,527 |
| Tutor | $42,980 | Great Falls, MT | $44,401 |
| Educational and Career Counselor | $63,960 | Great Falls, MT | $66,074 |
Source: BLS, May 2024 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.
Great Falls at a Glance
| Metric | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 60,412 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003) |
| Median household income | $63,934 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013) |
| Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ | 28.3% | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003) |
| Regional Price Parity (US=100) | 96.8 (below U.S. average) | BEA RPP 2024 |
| Education-related employment in Cascade County | 467 workers, 44 establishments | BLS QCEW 2024 annual |
Other Great Falls-Area Cities With Education Programs
- Helena, MT – 71.2 mi away (49,812 pop)
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the highest-paying education roles near Great Falls?
Based on BLS OEWS May 2024 wage data, the top-paying education-related roles near Great Falls are: Education Administrator, Postsecondary ($102,150), Education Administrator, K-12 ($101,030), Education Teacher, Postsecondary ($75,540). 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 Helena instead of Great Falls?
Helena, MT is 71.2 miles from Great Falls and has its own set of local education programs – see the city’s page. For online programs, distance matters less; for hybrid or in-person formats, comparing both can help.
Is Great Falls an affordable place to study education?
Great Falls’s median household income of $63,934 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Great Falls 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.