Best Sociology Schools Near Helena, MT (2026)

Updated September 5, 2026 BLS data College Scorecard On this page

Helena, Montana has 3 accredited schools offering sociology programs, with tuition ranging from $8,460 to $33,671 per year for indexed programs. Helena has a population of about 33,126. Median household income is $69,341 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 50.4% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Helena, MT metro area, the top-earning sociology-related role is Social and Community Service Managers at a median $84,040 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).

Closest Sociology Schools to Helena

The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer sociology programs near Helena, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Helena 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 Helena. 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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Carroll College

Helena, MT 1.0 miles from Helena
  • 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
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 82%
  • Programs offered: 35

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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

Sociology Wages Near Helena

Helena is part of the Helena, MT metro area (BLS area code 25740). 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)
Sociologists N/A MT statewide –
Sociology Teachers, Postsecondary $75,880 MT statewide $79,289
Social and Human Service Assistants $37,160 Helena, MT $38,830
Survey Researchers N/A MT statewide –
Child, Family, and School Social Workers $60,280 Helena, MT $62,989
Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists $65,820 Helena, MT $68,777
Social Science Research Assistants $49,860 MT statewide $52,100
Social and Community Service Managers $84,040 Helena, MT $87,816

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.

Helena at a Glance

Metric Value Source
Population 33,126 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income $69,341 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ 50.4% Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100) 95.7 (below U.S. average) BEA RPP 2024

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited sociology schools are near Helena, MT?

Our directory has 3 accredited schools offering sociology programs near Helena. The closest is Carroll College in Helena, MT (1.0 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is The University of Montana (94.7 miles). 3 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying sociology roles near Helena?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying sociology-related roles near Helena are: Social and Community Service Managers ($84,040), Sociology Teachers, Postsecondary ($75,880), Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists ($65,820). 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 Butte instead of Helena?

Butte, MT is 56.8 miles from Helena and has its own set of local sociology programs – see the city’s page. For online programs, distance matters less; for hybrid or in-person formats, comparing both can help.

Is Helena an affordable place to study sociology?

Helena’s median household income of $69,341 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Helena 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 Helena

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Data verified: September 5, 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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