Montana State University
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Best Online Nursing Programs in Bozeman, MT (2026)
Bozeman, Montana has 3 accredited schools offering nursing 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 Montana, the top-earning nursing-related role is Nurse Anesthetist at a median $277,380 annually (BLS, May 2025).
Closest Nursing Schools to Bozeman
The 3 accredited institutions below are the closest among the 3 schools in our directory that offer nursing programs near Bozeman. Distances are calculated from Bozeman 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 Bozeman. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.
Highlands College of Montana Tech
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Helena College University of Montana
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Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Montana schools on the Montana nursing page.
Nursing 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.
| Occupation | Median Wage | Source | COL-Adjusted (US=100) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nurse | $99,310 | Bozeman, MT | $96,888 |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | $63,790 | Bozeman, MT | $62,234 |
| Nurse Anesthetist | $277,380 | MT statewide | $270,615 |
| Nurse Midwife | N/A | MT statewide | – |
| Nurse Practitioner | $139,990 | Bozeman, MT | $136,576 |
| Nursing Assistant | $46,220 | Bozeman, MT | $45,093 |
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
| Metric | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 55,042 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003) |
| Median household income | $79,903 | Census 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 |
Other Bozeman-Area Cities With Nursing Programs
- Helena, MT – 78.2 mi away (49,812 pop)
- Butte, MT – 78.7 mi away (30,584 pop)
Frequently Asked Questions
How many accredited nursing schools are near Bozeman, MT?
Our directory has 3 accredited schools offering nursing programs near Bozeman. The closest is Montana State University in Bozeman, MT (1.8 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Helena College University of Montana (78.1 miles). 2 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.
What are the highest-paying nursing roles near Bozeman?
Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying nursing-related roles near Bozeman are: Nurse Anesthetist ($277,380), Nurse Practitioner ($139,990), Registered Nurse ($99,310). 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 nursing 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 nursing?
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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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.