Best Machine Learning Schools Near Kalispell, MT (2026)

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

Kalispell, Montana has 2 accredited schools offering machine learning programs, with tuition ranging from $4,311 to $33,671 per year for indexed 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 machine learning-related role is Software Developer at a median $121,990 annually (BLS, May 2025).

Closest Machine Learning Schools to Kalispell

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

Salish Kootenai College

Pablo, MT 43.8 miles from Kalispell
  • 4 year
  • Accredited
53.5 BOC Score
Graduation rate 32%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $32,725
Avg net price $7,945/yr
Tuition
In‑state$4,311
Out‑of‑state$11,583
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 85%
  • Programs offered: 27

Source:Accreditor: Northwest Commission on Colleges and UniversitiesIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

The University of Montana

Missoula, MT 95.1 miles from Kalispell
  • 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

#3

University of Providence

Great Falls, MT 150.2 miles from Kalispell
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
  • Accredited
53.6 BOC Score
Acceptance rate 50%
Graduation rate 36%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $48,296
Avg net price $17,649/yr
Tuition
In‑state$30,448
Out‑of‑state$30,448
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 71%
  • Programs offered: 24

Source:Accreditor: Northwest Commission on Colleges and UniversitiesIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

Carroll College

Helena, MT 154.5 miles from Kalispell
  • 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

#5

Montana Technological University

Butte, MT 173.4 miles from Kalispell
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
  • 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: 31

Source:Accreditor: Northwest Commission on Colleges and UniversitiesIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#6

Stone Child College

Box Elder, MT 205.0 miles from Kalispell
  • 4 year
34.9 BOC Score
Graduation rate 18%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $24,555
Avg net price $4,424/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 100%
  • Programs offered: 14

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#7

Montana State University

Bozeman, MT 234.3 miles from Kalispell
  • 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

#8

Aaniiih Nakoda College

Harlem, MT 256.3 miles from Kalispell
  • 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
Contact
Key stats
  • Retention rate: 67%
  • Programs offered: 14

Source:Accreditor: Northwest Commission on Colleges and UniversitiesIPEDSCollege Scorecard

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

Machine Learning Wages Near Kalispell

OccupationMedian Annual Wage (Montana, statewide)
Computer and Information Research ScientistN/A
Data Scientist$100,490
Software Developer$121,990
StatisticianN/A

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)

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited machine learning schools are near Kalispell, MT?

Our directory has 2 accredited schools offering machine learning programs near Kalispell. The closest is Salish Kootenai College in Pablo, MT (43.8 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is The University of Montana (95.1 miles). 1 of the highlighted schools is flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying machine learning roles in Montana?

Based on BLS May 2025 state wage data, the top-paying machine learning-related roles in Montana are: Software Developer ($121,990), Data Scientist ($100,490). 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 machine learning 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 machine learning?

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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Other Programs Available in Kalispell

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

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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