2025 Best Sociology Schools in Montana

Ranked #20 in popularity, sociology is one of the most sought-after degree programs in the nation. So, there are lots of possibilities to explore when you're trying to determine where you want to get your degree.

For its 2025 ranking, College Factual looked at 2 schools in Montana to determine which ones were the best for sociology students pursuing a degree. Combined, these schools handed out 147 degrees in sociology to qualified students.

What's on this page: * Degree-Level Rankings

• Best Overall Sociology Schools List

Pick Your Sociology Degree Level

The sociology school you choose to invest your time and money in matters. To help you make the decision that is right for you, we've developed a number of major-specific rankings, including this list of the Best Sociology Schools in Montana. More interested in schools in a specific area of the country? Filter this list by region or state.

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Best Schools for Sociology in Montana

If you aren't interested in a particular degree level and want to know which schools are the overall best at delivering an education for the sociology degrees they offer, see the list below.

Top Montana Schools in Sociology

1

Montana State University
Bozeman, MT

Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type

77 Sociology Degrees Awarded

19.5% Growth in Graduates

Montana State University is a wonderful choice for students interested in a degree in sociology. MSU Bozeman is a large public university located in the small city of Bozeman.More information about a degree in sociology from Montana State University

2

The University of Montana
Missoula, MT

Master's Degree Highest Degree Type

55 Sociology Degrees Awarded

3.6% Growth in Graduates

The University of Montana is a good choice for students pursuing a degree in sociology. UM is a large public university located in the small city of Missoula.More information about a degree in sociology from The University of Montana

Best Sociology Colleges in the Rocky Mountains Region

Explore all the Best Sociology Schools in the Rocky Mountains Area or other specific states within that region.

State	Colleges	Degrees Awarded
Utah	597	398
Colorado	590	699
Idaho	446	200
Wyoming	278	46

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Sociology Related Rankings by Major

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Notes and References

• The bars on the spread charts above show the distribution of the schools on this list +/- one standard deviation from the mean.
• 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 the rest 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).
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