Salish Kootenai College
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Best Online Psychology Programs in Kalispell, MT (2026)
Kalispell, Montana has 3 accredited schools offering psychology programs, with tuition ranging from $3,610 to $12,168 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 psychology-related role is School Psychologist at a median $80,010 annually (BLS, May 2025).
Closest Psychology Schools to Kalispell
The 3 accredited institutions below are the closest among the 3 schools in our directory that offer psychology 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.
Blackfeet Community College
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The University of Montana
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Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Montana schools on the Montana psychology page.
Psychology Wages Near Kalispell
| 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.
Kalispell at a Glance
| Metric | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 26,830 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003) |
| Median household income | $61,590 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013) |
| Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ | 32.9% | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003) |
| Psychology-related employment in Flathead County | 1,354 workers, 358 establishments | BLS QCEW 2024 annual |
Other Kalispell-Area Cities With Psychology Programs
- Missoula, MT – 94.2 mi away (89,017 pop)
Frequently Asked Questions
How many accredited psychology schools are near Kalispell, MT?
Our directory has 3 accredited schools offering psychology programs near Kalispell. The closest is Salish Kootenai College in Pablo, MT (44.1 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is The University of Montana (94.2 miles). 1 of the highlighted schools is flagged as offering distance education.
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 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 psychology 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 psychology?
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.