Best Online Engineering Programs in Butte, MT (2026)

Butte, Montana has 4 accredited schools offering engineering programs. Butte has a population of about 30,584. In Montana, the top-earning engineering-related role is Architectural and Engineering Manager at a median $146,030 annually (BLS, May 2025).

Closest Engineering Schools to Butte

The 4 accredited institutions below are the closest among the 4 schools in our directory that offer engineering programs near Butte. Distances are calculated from Butte city center.

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

Engineering Wages Near Butte

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.

Butte at a Glance

Other Butte-Area Cities With Engineering 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 engineering schools are near Butte, MT?

Our directory has 4 accredited schools offering engineering programs near Butte. The closest is Montana Technological University in Butte, MT (9.0 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is The University of Montana (92.4 miles). 4 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying engineering roles in Montana?

Based on BLS May 2025 state wage data, the top-paying engineering-related roles in Montana are: Architectural and Engineering Manager ($146,030), Chemical Engineer ($127,490), Environmental Engineer ($100,140). 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 engineering 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: June 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.