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Social Sciences at The University of Montana

Social Sciences at The University of Montana

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

The University of Montana is located in Missoula, MT.

Online & Distance Learning at The University of Montana

Many students take online classes at The University of Montana. Of 10,811 students, 2,398 (22%) studied exclusively online and 3,174 (29%) took at least some classes online.

Social Sciences Rankings at The University of Montana

Rankings can help you compare The University of Montana’s Social Sciences program against other schools offering the same major.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Value Montana #1 of 2
Best Schools (Quality) Montana #2 of 2
Best Schools (Quality) Rocky Mountains (Region) #20 of 34
Best Value Rocky Mountains (Region) #22 of 34
Best Value Nationwide #462 of 930
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #600 of 934

Doctoral-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Value Montana #1 of 2
Best Schools (Quality) Montana #2 of 2
Best Schools (Quality) Rocky Mountains (Region) #20 of 34
Best Value Rocky Mountains (Region) #22 of 34
Best Value Nationwide #462 of 930
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #600 of 934

Earnings for Social Sciences Graduates from The University of Montana

Graduates of The University of Montana’s Social Sciences program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Median earnings by years after graduation for Social Sciences at The University of Montana
Years After Graduation Median Earnings
1 year $26,310
2 years $29,829
3 years $34,057
4 years $38,164
5 years $47,599

Is this above or below average for the school? Four years out, Social Sciences graduates from The University of Montana take home a median $38,164, compared with $49,692 for all The University of Montana graduates — about 23% lower than the school-wide median.

Social Sciences earnings compared with all majors at The University of Montana

Median Debt at Graduation

Median student loan debt for Social Sciences graduates from The University of Montana is $24,353.

Highest-Paying Careers for Social Sciences Graduates

Those who complete Social Sciences program at The University of Montana pursue many career paths. Here are the highest-paying careers for Social Sciences majors, 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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