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Social Sciences at Montana State University

Social Sciences at Montana State University

If you are interested in studying Social Sciences, consider the program at Montana State University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.

Montana State University is located in Bozeman, MT.

Studying Online at Montana State University

Distance learning is available at Montana State University. Of 17,135 students, 909 (5%) studied exclusively online and 2,540 (15%) took at least some classes online.

Social Sciences Rankings at Montana State University

Use these rankings to compare Montana State University’s Social Sciences program against other schools offering the same major.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #369 of 934
Best Value Nationwide #583 of 930

Earnings for Social Sciences Graduates from Montana State University

Students who complete Montana State University’s Social Sciences program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Median earnings by years after graduation for Social Sciences at Montana State University
Years After Graduation Median Earnings
1 year $31,075
2 years $34,393
3 years $37,280
4 years $46,197
5 years $50,677

How does this compare to the school overall? Four years out, Social Sciences graduates from Montana State University earn a median of $46,197, compared with $55,032 for all Montana State University graduates — about 16% lower than the school-wide median.

Social Sciences earnings compared with all majors at Montana State University

Median Debt at Graduation

Typical debt at graduation for Social Sciences graduates from Montana State University comes in at $22,763.

Highest-Paying Careers for Social Sciences Graduates

Students who finish Social Sciences program at Montana State University go on to a range of careers. The table below ranks the best-paid careers for Social Sciences graduates, ordered by median annual salary:

Occupation Nationwide Median Wage
Wind Energy Development Managers $169,952
Loss Prevention Managers $165,723
Business Intelligence Analysts $143,840
Statisticians $130,349
Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists $124,518
Wind Energy Operations Managers $122,567
Biostatisticians $121,594
Compliance Managers $117,178
Survey Researchers $108,538
Data Scientists $106,295

References

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