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Social Sciences at The University of Montana

141 Bachelor's Degrees
24 Master's Degrees
1 Doctor's Degrees
Here, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, and more. Also, learn how UM ranks among other schools offering degrees in social sciences.

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Social Sciences Degrees Available at UM

UM Social Sciences Rankings

The bachelor's program at UM was ranked #326 on College Factual's Best Schools for social sciences list. It is also ranked #1 in Montana.

Ranking Type Rank
Best Social Sciences Master’s Degree Schools 109
Best Social Sciences Graduate Degree Schools 115
Best Social Sciences Schools 326
Best Social Sciences Bachelor’s Degree Schools 326

Popularity of Social Sciences at UM

During the 2021-2022 academic year, The University of Montana handed out 141 bachelor's degrees in social sciences. This is a decrease of 2% over the previous year when 144 degrees were handed out.

In 2022, 24 students received their master’s degree in social sciences from UM. This makes it the #171 most popular school for social sciences master’s degree candidates in the country.

In addition, 1 students received their doctoral degrees in social sciences in 2022, making the school the #172 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.

How Much Does a Bachelor’s in Social Sciences from UM Cost?

$8,152 Average Tuition and Fees (In-State)

UM Undergraduate Tuition and Fees

In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at UM was $1,200 per credit hour for out-of-state students. 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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UM Social Sciences Bachelor’s Program Diversity

The social sciences program at UM awarded 141 bachelor's degrees in 2021-2022. About 47% of these degrees went to men with the other 53% going to women.

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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, 83% 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 social sciences.

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Ethnic Background Number of Students
Asian 1
Black or African American 3
Hispanic or Latino 5
White 117
Non-Resident Aliens 4
Other Races 11

Does UM Offer an Online Bachelor’s in Social Sciences?

Online degrees for the UM social sciences 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.

UM Social Sciences Master’s Program Diversity

During the 2021-2022 academic year, 26 social sciences majors earned their master's degree from UM. Of these graduates, 27% were men and 73% were women.

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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, 77% 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 social sciences.

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Ethnic Background Number of Students
Asian 0
Black or African American 1
Hispanic or Latino 1
White 20
Non-Resident Aliens 0
Other Races 4

Social Sciences Student Diversity at UM

Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the social sciences majors at The University of Montana.

Social Sciences Majors

Social Sciences students may decide to major in one of the following focus areas. Individual majors may not be available for all degree levels.

Major Annual Graduates
Anthropology 83
Sociology 55
Geography & Cartography 36
Political Science & Government 32
Economics 18
Demography & Population Studies 2

Related Major Annual Graduates
Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities 150
Communication & Journalism 120
English Language & Literature 61
History 43
Foreign Languages & Linguistics 26

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