Best Health Science Schools Near Bozeman, MT (2026)

Updated August 25, 2026 BLS data College Scorecard On this page

Bozeman, Montana has 1 accredited school offering health science programs, with tuition ranging from $8,340 to $26,150 per year for indexed programs. Bozeman has a population of about 55,042. Median household income is $79,903 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 65.1% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Bozeman, MT metro area, the top-earning health science-related role is Medical and Health Services Manager at a median $120,680 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).

Closest Health Science Schools to Bozeman

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

Montana Technological University

Butte, MT 75.8 miles from Bozeman
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
  • Accredited
60.0 BOC Score
Acceptance rate 91%
Graduation rate 58%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $54,329
Avg net price $16,481/yr
Tuition
In‑state$8,340
Out‑of‑state$26,150
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 76%
  • Programs offered: 8

Source:Accreditor: Northwest Commission on Colleges and UniversitiesIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

The University of Montana

Missoula, MT 162.6 miles from Bozeman
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
  • 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: 70

Source:Accreditor: Northwest Commission on Colleges and UniversitiesIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#3

Little Big Horn College

Crow Agency, MT 173.9 miles from Bozeman
  • 2 year
  • Accredited
20.6 BOC Score
Graduation rate 11%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $21,152
Avg net price $8,331/yr
Tuition
In‑state$3,200
Out‑of‑state$3,200
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 13

Source:Accreditor: Northwest Commission on Colleges and UniversitiesIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

Aaniiih Nakoda College

Harlem, MT 223.9 miles from Bozeman
  • 4 year
  • Accredited
27.4 BOC Score
Graduation rate 33%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $30,528
Avg net price $7,887/yr
Tuition
In‑state$3,080
Out‑of‑state$3,080
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 67%
  • Programs offered: 6

Source:Accreditor: Northwest Commission on Colleges and UniversitiesIPEDSCollege Scorecard

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

Health Science Wages Near Bozeman

Bozeman is part of the Bozeman, MT metro area (BLS area code 14580). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Montana statewide.

OccupationMedian WageSourceCOL-Adjusted (US=100)
Medical and Health Services Manager$120,680Bozeman, MT$117,737
Health Education Specialist$47,130Bozeman, MT$45,980
Health Information Technologist$79,140MT statewide$77,210
Health Technologist and Technician$51,620MT statewide$50,361

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.

Bozeman at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population55,042Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$79,903Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+65.1%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100)102.5 (above U.S. average)BEA RPP 2024

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited health science schools are near Bozeman, MT?

Our directory has 1 accredited schools offering health science programs near Bozeman. The closest is Montana Technological University in Butte, MT (75.8 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Montana Technological University (75.8 miles). 1 of the highlighted schools is flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying health science roles near Bozeman?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying health science-related roles near Bozeman are: Medical and Health Services Manager ($120,680), Health Information Technologist ($79,140), Health Technologist and Technician ($51,620). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with Montana statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.

Should I look at programs in Helena instead of Bozeman?

Helena, MT is 78.2 miles from Bozeman and has its own set of local health science programs – see the city’s page. For online programs, distance matters less; for hybrid or in-person formats, comparing both can help.

Is Bozeman an affordable place to study health science?

Bozeman’s median household income of $79,903 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Bozeman 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 Bozeman

Compare every accredited online degree program with city-level data for Bozeman:

Data verified: August 25, 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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