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Social Sciences Schools in Montana

421 students earned Social Sciences degrees in Montana in the 2020-2021 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 336
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 52
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 52
Master’s Degree 30
Post-Master’s Certificate 1
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 1
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 1
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 1
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 1
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 1
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 1
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 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: 1.0%
  • Black or African American: 1.2%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 5.2%
  • White: 81.2%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 1.0%
  • Other Races: 10.5%
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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
50% Graduation Rate
9,808 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 18 to 1. Most students complete their degree in 4.46 years. The student loan default rate is 6.70% which is lower than average.

152 Degrees in Major Awarded
57% Graduation Rate
16,218 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 3.50% which is lower than average. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 60% are considered full time. Of all the students who attend this school, 92% get financial aid.

#3

Carroll College

Helena
16 Degrees in Major Awarded
69% Graduation Rate
1,108 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 100% of students receive it. Most students complete their degree in 4.26 years. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 11 to 1.

15 Degrees in Major Awarded
28% Graduation Rate
4,000 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 64% are considered full time. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $34,441 a year. The average student takes 4.67 years to complete their degree at Montana State University - Billings.

7 Degrees in Major Awarded
49% Graduation Rate
1,014 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $38,362 a year. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 11 to 1. Most students complete their degree in 4.44 years.

6 Degrees in Major Awarded
41% Graduation Rate
1,334 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 66%. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 7.40%. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 91% of students receive it.

2 Degrees in Major Awarded
43% Graduation Rate
1,005 Total Students

The 5.60% student loan default rate is lower than average. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 99% of students receive it. An average student at University of Providence will pay a net price of $25,103.

Social Sciences Careers in MT

Some of the careers social sciences majors go into include:

Job Title MT Job Growth MT Median Salary
Cartographers and Photogrammetrists 29% $47,930
Statisticians 29% $0
Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists 23% $53,920
Political Science Professors 20% $56,530
Urban and Regional Planners 19% $57,500
Economists 17% $78,830
Anthropologists and Archeologists 17% $64,200
Managers 4% $74,270
High School Teachers 2% $49,030
Social Scientists 0% $67,330
Sociology Professors 0% $54,730

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

Major Annual Graduates in MT
Education 960
Psychology 371
Family, Consumer & Human Sciences 203
Communication & Journalism 118
History 93
Ethnic, Culture & Gender Studies 33

View all majors related to Social Sciences

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