Best Forensic Accounting Schools Near Butte, MT (2026)

Updated August 31, 2026 BLS data College Scorecard On this page

Butte, Montana has 4 accredited schools offering forensic accounting programs, with tuition ranging from $4,146 to $33,671 per year for indexed programs. Butte has a population of about 30,584. In Montana, the top-earning forensic accounting-related role is Detective and Criminal Investigator at a median $92,410 annually (BLS, May 2025).

Closest Forensic Accounting Schools to Butte

The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer forensic accounting 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.

Ranked by BOC Score — U.S. Dept. of Education outcome data. Advertising never affects rankings.

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#1

Carroll College

Helena, MT 56.6 miles from Butte
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
66.4 BOC Score
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: 35

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

Helena College University of Montana

Helena, MT 56.9 miles from Butte
  • 2 year
  • Offers a fully online program
  • Accredited
50.2 BOC Score
Graduation rate 37%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $40,738
Avg net price $11,593/yr
Tuition
In‑state$4,146
Out‑of‑state$11,318
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 16

Source:Accreditor: Northwest Commission on Colleges and UniversitiesIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#3

Montana State University

Bozeman, MT 79.2 miles from Butte
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
  • Accredited
51.3 BOC Score
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: 108

Source:Accreditor: Northwest Commission on Colleges and UniversitiesIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

The University of Montana

Missoula, MT 91.5 miles from Butte
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
  • Accredited
43.8 BOC Score
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: 152

Source:Accreditor: Northwest Commission on Colleges and UniversitiesIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#5

Great Falls College Montana State University

Great Falls, MT 127.7 miles from Butte
  • 2 year
  • Offers a fully online program
  • Accredited
45.7 BOC Score
Graduation rate 33%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $38,034
Avg net price $12,468/yr
Tuition
In‑state$4,028
Out‑of‑state$12,911
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 20

Source:Accreditor: Northwest Commission on Colleges and UniversitiesIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#6

Blackfeet Community College

Browning, MT 183.8 miles from Butte
  • 4 year
29.4 BOC Score
Graduation rate 14%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $22,953
Avg net price $5,410/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 75%
  • Programs offered: 16

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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

Forensic Accounting Wages Near Butte

OccupationMedian Annual Wage (Montana, statewide)
Accountant and Auditor$75,810
Financial Examiner$80,970
Detective and Criminal Investigator$92,410

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 forensic accounting schools are near Butte, MT?

Our directory has 4 accredited schools offering forensic accounting 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 (91.5 miles). 4 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying forensic accounting roles in Montana?

Based on BLS May 2025 state wage data, the top-paying forensic accounting-related roles in Montana are: Detective and Criminal Investigator ($92,410), Financial Examiner ($80,970), Accountant and Auditor ($75,810). 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 forensic accounting 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: August 31, 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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