Best Forensic Psychology Schools Near Butte, MT (2026)

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

Butte, Montana is home to about 30,584 residents. In Montana, the top-earning forensic psychology-related role is Psychologists, All Other at a median $126,960 annually (BLS, May 2025).

Closest Forensic Psychology Schools to Butte

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

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

Forensic Psychology Wages Near Butte

Occupation Median Annual Wage (Montana, statewide)
Clinical and Counseling Psychologists $68,160
Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists $59,750
Detectives and Criminal Investigators $92,410
Forensic Science Technicians $82,200
Psychologists, All Other $126,960
Social and Human Service Assistants $38,570
First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives $89,380
Rehabilitation Counselors $45,240

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

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

Based on BLS May 2025 state wage data, the top-paying forensic psychology-related roles in Montana are: Psychologists, All Other ($126,960), Detectives and Criminal Investigators ($92,410), First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives ($89,380). 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 psychology 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: 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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