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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 |
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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 |
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.
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 | |
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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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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.
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.
Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
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Asian | 1 |
Black or African American | 3 |
Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
White | 117 |
Non-Resident Aliens | 4 |
Other Races | 11 |
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.
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.
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.
Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
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Asian | 0 |
Black or African American | 1 |
Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
White | 20 |
Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
Other Races | 4 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the social sciences majors at The University of Montana.
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 |
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Anthropology | 83 |
Sociology | 55 |
Geography & Cartography | 36 |
Political Science & Government | 32 |
Economics | 18 |
Demography & Population Studies | 2 |
Related Major | Annual Graduates |
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Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities | 150 |
Communication & Journalism | 120 |
English Language & Literature | 61 |
History | 43 |
Foreign Languages & Linguistics | 26 |
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