by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've gathered data and other essential information about the program, such as the average salary of graduates, ethnicity of students, how many students graduated in recent times, and more. We've also included details on how UM ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in sociology.
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The bachelor's program at UM was ranked #221 on College Factual's Best Schools for sociology list. It is also ranked #2 in Montana.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Sociology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 219 |
| Best Sociology Schools | 221 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, The University of Montana handed out 50 bachelor's degrees in sociology. This is a decrease of 2% over the previous year when 51 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 2 students received their master’s degree in sociology from UM. This makes it the #163 most popular school for sociology master’s degree candidates in the country.
Sociology majors who earn their bachelor's degree from UM go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $39,160 a year. This is great news for graduates of the program, since this figure is higher than the national average of $34,105 for all sociology bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at UM, sociology students borrow a median amount of $23,480 in student loans. This is not too bad considering that the median debt load of all sociology bachelor's degree recipients across the country is $23,603.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at UM paid an average of $1,200 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $239 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $5,736 | $28,800 |
| Fees | $2,416 | $2,822 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,100 | $1,100 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $12,192 | $12,192 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,784 | $3,784 |
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Of the 50 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in sociology from UM in 2022, 52% were men and 48% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at UM are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 80% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from The University of Montana with a bachelor's in sociology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 40 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 4 |
Online degrees for the UM sociology bachelor’s degree program are not available at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the UM Online Learning page.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 5 sociology majors earned their master's degree from UM. Of these graduates, 20% were men and 80% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at UM are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 80% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from The University of Montana with a master's in sociology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 4 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the sociology majors at The University of Montana.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Anthropology | 83 |
| Geography & Cartography | 36 |
| Political Science & Government | 32 |
| Economics | 18 |
| Demography & Population Studies | 2 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.