Best Online Finance Programs in Butte, MT (2026)

Butte, Montana has 3 accredited schools offering finance 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 finance-related role is Financial Manager at a median $131,060 annually (BLS, May 2025).


Closest Finance Schools to Butte

The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer finance 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:

  • 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.

#1

Carroll College

Helena, MT 56.6 miles from Butte BOC Score 66.4
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 69%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $61,772
Avg net price $23,960/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 82%
  • Programs offered: 12

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

Montana State University

Bozeman, MT 77.8 miles from Butte BOC Score 51.3
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
  • Accredited
Acceptance rate 82%
Graduation rate 57%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $53,263
Avg net price $22,499/yr
Tuition
In‑state$8,460
Out‑of‑state$33,287
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 78%
  • Programs offered: 57

Source:Accreditor: Northwest Commission on Colleges and UniversitiesIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#3

The University of Montana

Missoula, MT 92.4 miles from Butte BOC Score 43.8
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
  • Accredited
Acceptance rate 96%
Graduation rate 47%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $44,511
Avg net price $16,784/yr
Tuition
In‑state$8,552
Out‑of‑state$33,671
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 75%
  • Programs offered: 100

Source:Accreditor: Northwest Commission on Colleges and UniversitiesIPEDSCollege Scorecard

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


Finance Wages Near Butte

OccupationMedian Annual Wage (Montana, statewide)
Personal Financial Advisor$97,450
Financial and Investment Analyst$99,190
Loan Officer$71,570
Financial Manager$131,060

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 finance schools are near Butte, MT?

Our directory has 3 accredited schools offering finance programs near Butte. The closest is Carroll College in Helena, MT (56.6 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 finance roles in Montana?

Based on BLS May 2025 state wage data, the top-paying finance-related roles in Montana are: Financial Manager ($131,060), Financial and Investment Analyst ($99,190), Personal Financial Advisor ($97,450). 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 finance 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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Other Programs Available in Butte

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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.