by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about the program, including its ranking, popularity, student demographics, and graduate outcomes. See how MSU compares to other colleges that offer social sciences.
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MSU is a solid choice among schools offering social sciences. More specifically it was ranked #369 out of 934 schools by College Factual.
During the most recent reporting year, Montana State University awarded 134 bachelor’s degrees in social sciences.
Social Sciences students who finish a bachelor’s at MSU report a median salary of $46,197 a year. This is below $55,032, the median for all majors at MSU.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at MSU, social sciences graduates take on a median debt of $22,763 in student loans. This is lower than $23,775, the typical median for all majors at MSU.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $5,654 | $30,784 |
| Fees | $2,161 | $2,503 |
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In the most recent graduating class, 39% of social sciences bachelor’s degrees went to men and 61% went to women.
The largest share of social sciences bachelor’s degree graduates at MSU are White. Approximately 89% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Montana State University with a bachelor’s in social sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7 |
| White | 119 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 7 |
For the most recent academic year available, 80% of social sciences master’s degrees went to men and 20% went to women.
The majority of social sciences master’s degree graduates at MSU are White. Roughly 100% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Montana State University with a master’s in social sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 5 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Here are the demographics of the social sciences majors at Montana State University.
This social sciences program at MSU includes the following concentrations:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Sociology | 65 |
| Political Science & Government | 40 |
| Economics | 23 |
| Anthropology | 11 |