U.S. median for this major: $52,120.
College Scorecard field of study; 45 graduates with earnings reported. A small group, so treat this figure with caution
Median for graduates who received federal aid.
College Scorecard field of study
About 48% of median earnings 4 years out. U.S. median $25,000.
College Scorecard field of study (federal loans)
Average after grants for all families receiving federal aid. Pick your income above.
Sticker price $23,570. College Scorecard.
The University of Montana Sociology: pay against the field, and payback
Same major, other colleges
Fewer than 3 Montana colleges report earnings for this major, so there is no state median.
Median earnings 4 years after graduating; state and U.S. figures are the median of each covered college's graduates in this major. College Scorecard; calculated by EducationGuide.
Sociology nationally: jobs, pay at ages 25-34, every state →
Cost to finish and years to pay back, by income
Uses The University of Montana's school-wide net price (no college reports it by major) and this major's graduate earnings.
| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–30k | $13,960 | $61,564 | 3.4 years |
| $30–48k | $14,892 | $65,674 | 3.6 years |
| $48–75k | $17,180 | $75,764 | 4.2 years |
| $75–110k | $19,269 | $84,976 | 4.7 years |
| $110k+ | $20,930 | $92,301 | 5.1 years |
Cost to finish = yearly price × 4.4 years, the average time graduates took (31% finished in 4 years; students who entered fall 2017, IPEDS). Years to pay back = cost to finish ÷ the earnings gain: median earnings of Sociology graduates 4 years after graduating ($51,708) minus $33,516 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in MT (Census ACS 2020-2024), a gain of $18,192 a year. Before taxes, loan interest and earnings given up while in school. Method
College Scorecard; IPEDS Graduation Rates; U.S. Census Bureau ACS. Calculated by EducationGuide.
Sociology at Montana colleges
Every Montana college we cover that reports Sociology graduate earnings, highest first. Net price is the school-wide average after grants.
| Rank | College | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The University of Montana | $51,708 | $24,650 | $16,784 | 48% |
| 2 | Montana State University | $48,273 | $22,250 | $22,499 | 57% |
4 more Montana colleges offer Sociology but have too few graduates to report earnings.
Careers for Sociology graduates
Social Science Research Assistants
Median annual wage, all workers. U.S. jobs +5.0% by 2035. Typical entry: bachelor's degree.
BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025; Employment Projections 2025-35. Careers from the federal major-to-occupation crosswalk.
What families pay at The University of Montana, by income
School-wide average after grants for students receiving federal aid. Tap your band.
College Scorecard
About The University of Montana
- Acceptance rate: 96% · admissions
- Graduation rate: 48% within 6 years
- Median earnings, all majors, 10 years after starting: $44,511
- Full cost breakdown · all 70 majors · overview
Related majors at The University of Montana
- Psychology$46,192
- Social Work$46,459
- Political Science$47,341
- Economics—
The University of Montana Sociology questions
How much do The University of Montana Sociology graduates earn?
Sociology graduates of The University of Montana earn a median $51,708 four years after graduating and $39,160 one year after. The U.S. median for Sociology graduates across 458 colleges is $52,120.
How much debt do The University of Montana Sociology graduates have?
The median federal loan debt for Sociology graduates of The University of Montana is $24,650, about 48% of their median earnings four years out. Nationally the median is $25,000.
Where does The University of Montana rank for Sociology in Montana?
Of 2 Montana colleges reporting Sociology graduate earnings, The University of Montana ranks 1st, the highest.
What jobs do Sociology graduates get?
A common career is social science research assistants, with a median wage of $49,860 in Montana and $61,990 nationally.
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (field of study: median earnings and federal loan debt of graduates who received federal aid); BLS. How we score
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Cite this: “The University of Montana Sociology: earnings, debt and careers,” EducationGuide.com, https://educationguide.com/colleges/the-university-of-montana/majors/sociology (College Scorecard and BLS data).