Butte, Montana has 4 accredited schools offering psychology programs. Butte has a population of about 30,584. In Montana, the top-earning psychology-related role is School Psychologist at a median $80,010 annually (BLS, May 2025).
Closest Psychology Schools to Butte
The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer psychology programs near Butte, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Butte 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:
BOCSCORE
- 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 Butte.
Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.
Acceptance rate
100%
Graduation rate
50%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$43,229
Avg net price
$16,558/yr
TuitionIn‑state$6,670
Out‑of‑state$20,130
Key stats- Retention rate: 79%
- Programs offered: 21
Source:Accreditor: Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities · IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
69%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$61,772
Avg net price
$23,960/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Key stats- Retention rate: 82%
- Programs offered: 12
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Acceptance rate
82%
Graduation rate
57%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$53,263
Avg net price
$22,499/yr
TuitionIn‑state$8,460
Out‑of‑state$33,287
Key stats- Retention rate: 78%
- Programs offered: 57
Source:Accreditor: Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities · IPEDS · College Scorecard
Acceptance rate
96%
Graduation rate
47%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$44,511
Avg net price
$16,784/yr
TuitionIn‑state$8,552
Out‑of‑state$33,671
Key stats- Retention rate: 75%
- Programs offered: 100
Source:Accreditor: Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities · IPEDS · College Scorecard
Acceptance rate
50%
Graduation rate
36%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$48,296
Avg net price
$17,649/yr
TuitionIn‑state$30,448
Out‑of‑state$30,448
Key stats- Retention rate: 71%
- Programs offered: 19
Source:Accreditor: Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities · IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
32%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$32,725
Avg net price
$7,945/yr
TuitionIn‑state$4,311
Out‑of‑state$11,583
Key stats- Retention rate: 85%
- Programs offered: 20
Source:Accreditor: Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities · IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
14%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$22,953
Avg net price
$5,410/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Key stats- Retention rate: 75%
- Programs offered: 7
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Acceptance rate
70%
Graduation rate
48%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$49,036
Avg net price
$19,751/yr
TuitionIn‑state$35,582
Out‑of‑state$35,582
Key stats- Retention rate: 66%
- Programs offered: 18
Source:Accreditor: Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities · IPEDS · College Scorecard
Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Montana schools on the Montana psychology page.
Psychology Wages Near Butte
| Occupation | Median Annual Wage (Montana, statewide) |
|---|
| Clinical and Counseling Psychologist | $68,160 |
| Industrial-Organizational Psychologist | N/A |
| School Psychologist | $80,010 |
| Educational and Career Counselor | $57,900 |
| Marriage and Family Therapist | $46,960 |
| Substance Abuse and Mental Health Counselor | $59,000 |
| Healthcare Social Worker | $57,090 |
| Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Worker | $45,160 |
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.
Butte at a Glance
| Metric | Value | Source |
|---|
| Psychology-related employment in Silver Bow County | 782 workers, 116 establishments | BLS QCEW 2024 annual |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many accredited psychology schools are near Butte, MT?
Accredited schools offering psychology programs near Butte are listed on this page, ranked by BOC Score and distance from the city center. The list is rebuilt from federal IPEDS and College Scorecard data on every site update, so it stays current as programs open and close.
What are the highest-paying psychology roles in Montana?
Based on BLS May 2025 state wage data, the top-paying psychology-related roles in Montana are: School Psychologist ($80,010), Clinical and Counseling Psychologist ($68,160), Substance Abuse and Mental Health Counselor ($59,000). Wages for Butte workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.
Should I look at programs in Helena instead of Butte?
Helena, MT is 56.8 miles from Butte and has its own set of local psychology programs – see the city’s page. For online programs, distance matters less; for hybrid or in-person formats, comparing both can help.
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: July 23, 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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