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Social Sciences in Montana

Social Sciences Schools in Montana

395 students earned Social Sciences degrees in Montana in the 2022-2023 year.

As a degree choice, Social Sciences is the 8th most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Social Sciences Majors in Montana

Social Sciences majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 298
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 53
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 53
Master’s Degree 34
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 9
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 9
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 9
Post-Master’s Certificate 1
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 1

Gender Distribution

In Montana, a social sciences major is more popular with women than with men.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of social sciences majors in Montana is as follows:

  • Asian: 0.8%
  • Black or African American: 0.3%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 6.6%
  • White: 80.5%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 2.3%
  • Other Races: 9.6%
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Jobs for Social Sciences Grads in Montana

6,930 people in the state and 2,427,650 in the nation are employed in jobs related to social sciences.

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Wages for Social Sciences Jobs in Montana

A typical salary for a social sciences grad in the state is $58,830, compared to a typical salary of $85,750 nationwide.

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There are 7 colleges in Montana that offer social sciences degrees. Learn about the most popular 7 below:

170 Degrees in Major Awarded
48% Graduation Rate
9,808 Total Students

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $14,856. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 100% of students receive it. Most students complete their degree in 4.46 years.

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152 Degrees in Major Awarded
59% Graduation Rate
16,218 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $19,600. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 100% of students receive it. Most students complete their degree in 4.65 years.

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Carroll College

Helena
16 Degrees in Major Awarded
67% Graduation Rate
1,108 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 100% of students receive it. The student to faculty ratio is 12 to 1. This private institution charges an average net price of $22,470.

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15 Degrees in Major Awarded
26% Graduation Rate
4,000 Total Students

98% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. 65% of the teachers are full time. 15 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

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7 Degrees in Major Awarded
52% Graduation Rate
1,014 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 13 to 1. Most students complete their degree in 4.44 years. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 83% are considered full time.

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6 Degrees in Major Awarded
49% Graduation Rate
1,334 Total Students

A typical student attending Montana Western will pay a net price of $14,064. 15 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 99% of students receive it.

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2 Degrees in Major Awarded
38% Graduation Rate
1,005 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 99% of students receive it. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 51% are considered full time. The average student takes 4.31 years to complete their degree at University of Providence.

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Social Sciences Careers in MT

Some of the careers social sciences majors go into include:

Job Title MT Job Growth MT Median Salary
Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists 23% $53,920
Urban and Regional Planners 19% $57,500
Anthropologists and Archeologists 17% $64,200

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to social sciences.

Major Annual Graduates in MT
Liberal Arts & Humanities 821
Family, Consumer & Human Sciences 203
English Language & Literature 153
Communication & Journalism 118
History 93
Foreign Languages & Linguistics 50
Ethnic, Culture & Gender Studies 33
Philosophy & Religious Studies 16

View all majors related to Social Sciences

View Nationwide Social Sciences Report

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