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Best Online Social Work Programs in Butte, MT (2026)
Butte, Montana has 2 accredited schools offering social work programs. Butte has a population of about 30,584. In Montana, the top-earning social work-related role is Social and Community Service Manager at a median $73,640 annually (BLS, May 2025).
Closest Social Work Schools to Butte
The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer social work 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.
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Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Montana schools on the Montana social work page.
Social Work Wages Near Butte
| Occupation | Median Annual Wage (Montana, statewide) |
|---|---|
| Child, Family, and School Social Worker | $56,780 |
| Healthcare Social Worker | $57,090 |
| Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Worker | $45,160 |
| Social Worker, All Other | $51,650 |
| Social and Community Service Manager | $73,640 |
| Social and Human Service Assistant | $38,570 |
| Community Health Worker | $49,780 |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Social Work-related employment in Silver Bow County | 500 workers, 52 establishments | BLS QCEW 2024 annual |
Other Butte-Area Cities With Social Work Programs
- Helena, MT – 56.8 mi away (49,812 pop)
- Bozeman, MT – 78.7 mi away (52,391 pop)
- Missoula, MT – 92.8 mi away (89,017 pop)
Frequently Asked Questions
How many accredited social work schools are near Butte, MT?
Accredited schools offering social work 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 social work roles in Montana?
Based on BLS May 2025 state wage data, the top-paying social work-related roles in Montana are: Social and Community Service Manager ($73,640), Healthcare Social Worker ($57,090), Child, Family, and School Social Worker ($56,780). 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 social work 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.
Learn More About Social Work Programs
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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.