Best Statistics Schools Near Helena, MT (2026)

Helena, Montana has 2 accredited schools offering statistics programs, with tuition ranging from $8,340 to $33,287 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 Montana, the top-earning statistics-related role is Data Scientist at a median $100,490 annually (BLS, May 2025).

Closest Statistics Schools to Helena

The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer statistics 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.

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

Statistics Wages Near Helena

Occupation	Median Annual Wage (Montana, statewide)
Statistician	N/A
Data Scientist	$100,490
Actuary	N/A

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

Other Helena-Area Cities With Statistics Programs

Butte, MT – 56.8 mi away (30,584 pop)
Great Falls, MT – 71.2 mi away (65,960 pop)
Bozeman, MT – 78.2 mi away (52,391 pop)
Missoula, MT – 96.1 mi away (89,017 pop)

Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited statistics schools are near Helena, MT?

Our directory has 2 accredited schools offering statistics programs near Helena. The closest is Montana Technological University in Butte, MT (47.8 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Montana State University (79.3 miles). 2 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying statistics roles in Montana?

Based on BLS May 2025 state wage data, the top-paying statistics-related roles in Montana are: Data Scientist ($100,490). Wages for Helena workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.

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 statistics 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 statistics?

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: August 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.

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