# The University of Montana: Sociology (bachelor's)

Missoula, MT. IPEDS 180489, CIP 45.11. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/the-university-of-montana/majors/sociology

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $39,160
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $51,708 (U.S. median for this major: $52,120 across 458 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $24,650 (U.S. median $25,000)
- Rank in MT: 1 of 2 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the U.S. median: -$412

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.41 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $51,708 minus $33,516 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in MT (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| 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 |

Method: https://educationguide.com/how-we-score#value

## Sociology at MT colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The University of Montana | $51,708 | $24,650 | $16,784 | 48% |
| Montana State University | $48,273 | $22,250 | $22,499 | 57% |

## Careers
- Social Science Research Assistants (SOC 19-4061): median wage not reported Missoula, MT, $49,860 MT, $61,990 U.S.; U.S. jobs 5% by 2035

## Sources and years
- Earnings (4 yr): Treasury AY2017-2018, AY2018-2019 pooled earnings cohort measured in CY2022, CY2023, inflation adjusted to 2024 dollars; debt: NSLDS pooled AY2018-19, AY2019-20 cohort

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