by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about this program at MSU. Degrees are awarded at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. At its best it places at #8 out of 26 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, MSU among the top schools in the country for social sciences, coming in at #355 out of 942 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Social Sciences Schools | 355 of 942 |
| Best Social Sciences Schools in the Rocky Mountains Region | 9 of 31 |
Here is each degree level available for social sciences at MSU, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 134 |
| Master’s | 5 |
This social sciences field at MSU covers the following majors. Choose a major for its full rankings, popularity, and outcomes:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Sociology | 65 |
| Political Science and Government | 40 |
| Economics | 23 |
| Anthropology | 11 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, Montana State University awarded 134 bachelor’s degrees in social sciences.
MSU holds a strong position among schools offering social sciences at the bachelor’s level. Specifically, it ranked #8 out of 26 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Social Sciences Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Rocky Mountains Region | 8 |
| Best Social Sciences Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 322 |
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 |
Graduate study is also available at MSU. Here are the graduate award levels offered.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Social Sciences | 5 |
