Best Online Healthcare Administration Programs in Kalispell, MT (2026)

Updated June 11, 2026 BLS data College Scorecard On this page

Kalispell, Montana has 3 accredited schools offering healthcare administration programs. Kalispell has a population of about 26,830. 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 healthcare administration-related role is Administrative Services Manager at a median $129,670 annually (BLS, May 2025).

Closest Healthcare Administration Schools to Kalispell

The 3 accredited institutions below are the closest among the 3 schools in our directory that offer healthcare administration programs near Kalispell. Distances are calculated from Kalispell city center.

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 Kalispell. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.

#1

Flathead Valley Community College

Kalispell, MT 1.1 miles from Kalispell BOC Score54.5
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#2

Salish Kootenai College

Pablo, MT 44.1 miles from Kalispell BOC Score53.5
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#3

The University of Montana

Missoula, MT 94.2 miles from Kalispell BOC Score43.8
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Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Montana schools on the Montana healthcare administration page.

Healthcare Administration Wages Near Kalispell

OccupationMedian Annual Wage (Montana, statewide)
Medical and Health Services Manager$105,840
Health Information Technologist and Medical Registrar$79,140
Administrative Services Manager$129,670
Compliance Officer$66,660
Medical Records Specialist$50,190
Medical Secretary and Administrative Assistant$43,740

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

MetricValueSource
Population26,830Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$61,590Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+32.9%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Healthcare Administration-related employment in Flathead County7,842 workers, 588 establishmentsBLS QCEW 2024 annual

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited healthcare administration schools are near Kalispell, MT?

Our directory has 3 accredited schools offering healthcare administration programs near Kalispell. The closest is Flathead Valley Community College in Kalispell, MT (1.1 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is The University of Montana (94.2 miles). 2 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying healthcare administration roles in Montana?

Based on BLS May 2025 state wage data, the top-paying healthcare administration-related roles in Montana are: Administrative Services Manager ($129,670), Medical and Health Services Manager ($105,840), Health Information Technologist and Medical Registrar ($79,140). 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 healthcare administration 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 healthcare administration?

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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Data verified: June 11, 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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