2027 Best Sociology Schools in Montana

Sociology is a field worth a close look when choosing where to study. A focused field like this rewards careful comparison of the schools that offer it.

To produce this 2027 ranking, College Factual evaluated 2 schools to find the best for sociology students.

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• Best Sociology Schools in Montana

Best Schools for Sociology in Montana

Below are the schools that deliver the strongest overall sociology education in Montana.

Top Schools in Sociology

1

Montana State University
Bozeman, MT

Doctoral Degree Highest Degree Type

68 Sociology Degrees Awarded

$36,595 Median Starting Salary

Leading the list is Montana State University, our #1 school for sociology. Located in the city of Bozeman, Montana State University is a large public university. Roughly 57% of students complete a degree within six years here. Montana State University awarded about 68 sociology degrees in the most recent data year. Sociology graduates of Montana State University earn a median of $36,595 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $22,250. See the full sociology program report for Montana State University

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The University Of Montana
Missoula, MT

Doctoral Degree Highest Degree Type

31 Sociology Degrees Awarded

$39,160 Median Starting Salary

The University Of Montana is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in sociology, landing the #2 spot this year. The University Of Montana is a large public school located in the city of Missoula. The University Of Montana graduates 49% of students within six years. There were roughly 31 sociology students who graduated with this degree at The University Of Montana in the most recent data year. Graduates of the sociology program make about $39,160 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $24,650. Read more about the sociology program at The University Of Montana

Notes and References

This list is compiled by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2027 edition. The methodology weighs graduation rate, post-graduation earnings, cost, and program quality, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).

Ranking method: College Major Top Ranked · 2 schools evaluated.

• The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE), serves as the core of our data about colleges.
• Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).

More about our data sources and methodologies.