Best Speech Pathology Schools Near Bozeman, MT (2026)

Updated August 31, 2026 BLS data College Scorecard On this page

Bozeman, Montana is home to about 55,042 residents. 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 speech pathology-related role is Audiologist at a median $86,990 annually (BLS, May 2025).

Closest Speech Pathology Schools to Bozeman

The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer speech pathology programs near Bozeman, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Bozeman 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 Bozeman. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.

Acceptance rate 96%

Graduation rate 47%

Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $44,511

Avg net price $16,784/yr

Tuition

In‑state$8,552

Out‑of‑state$33,671

Contact

Missoula, Montana Missoula, MT 59812
(406) 243-0211
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Key stats

Retention rate: 75%
Programs offered: 152

Source:Accreditor: Northwest Commission on Colleges and UniversitiesIPEDS College Scorecard

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

Speech Pathology Wages Near Bozeman

Occupation	Median Annual Wage (Montana, statewide)
Speech-Language Pathologist	$78,740
Audiologist	$86,990
Healthcare Support Worker, All Other (incl. SLP Assistants)	$41,410

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 Speech Pathology Programs

Helena, MT – 78.2 mi away (49,812 pop)
Butte, MT – 78.7 mi away (30,584 pop)

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the highest-paying speech pathology roles in Montana?

Based on BLS May 2025 state wage data, the top-paying speech pathology-related roles in Montana are: Audiologist ($86,990), Speech-Language Pathologist ($78,740), Healthcare Support Worker, All Other (incl. SLP Assistants) ($41,410). Wages for Bozeman workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.

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 speech pathology 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 speech pathology?

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: August 31, 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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