Best Fashion Schools Near Kalispell, MT (2026)

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

Kalispell, Montana is home to about 26,830 residents. Median household income is $61,590 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 32.9% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In Montana, the top-earning fashion-related role is Marketing Managers at a median $165,580 annually (BLS, May 2025).

Closest Fashion Schools to Kalispell

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

Fashion Wages Near Kalispell

Occupation Median Annual Wage (Montana, statewide)
Fashion Designers N/A
Marketing Managers $165,580
Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products $61,670
Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers $43,700
Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists $68,080
Graphic Designers $56,890
Commercial and Industrial Designers $72,990

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.

Kalispell at a Glance

Metric Value Source
Population 26,830 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income $61,590 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ 32.9% Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the highest-paying fashion roles in Montana?

Based on BLS May 2025 state wage data, the top-paying fashion-related roles in Montana are: Marketing Managers ($165,580), Commercial and Industrial Designers ($72,990), Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists ($68,080). Wages for Kalispell workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.

Should I look at programs in Missoula instead of Kalispell?

Missoula, MT is 94.2 miles from Kalispell and has its own set of local fashion programs – see the city’s page. For online programs, distance matters less; for hybrid or in-person formats, comparing both can help.

Is Kalispell an affordable place to study fashion?

Kalispell’s median household income of $61,590 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Kalispell 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 Kalispell

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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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