Best Online Liberal Arts Programs in Bozeman, MT (2026)

Bozeman, Montana is home to about 55,042 residents. 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 liberal arts-related role is Management Analyst at a median $115,130 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).

Closest Liberal Arts Schools to Bozeman

The 0 accredited institutions below are the closest among the 0 schools in our directory that offer liberal arts programs near Bozeman. Distances are calculated from Bozeman city center.

No Bozeman-area programs are currently indexed in our directory.

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

Liberal Arts 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.

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

Other Bozeman-Area Cities With Liberal Arts Programs

• Helena, MT – 78.2 mi away (49,812 pop)
• Butte, MT – 78.7 mi away (30,584 pop)

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the highest-paying liberal arts roles near Bozeman?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying liberal arts-related roles near Bozeman are: Management Analyst ($115,130), Technical Writer ($75,070), Training and Development Specialist ($70,720). 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 liberal arts 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 liberal arts?

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.

Learn More About Liberal Arts Programs

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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.