Sociology at The University of Montana
Missoula, MT · Bachelor's Degree · about 55 graduates a year
The University of Montana graduates in sociology earn 2% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 35% of one year’s pay at that point.
How The University of Montana Compares for Sociology
All 462 colleges reporting sociology earnings at this degree level, ranked by median pay four years after graduation. “Wage-adjusted” divides pay by the square root of the state’s wage index so colleges in low-wage states aren’t penalized for local pay.
| # | College | 4 yrs after | Wage-adjusted | Adj. rank | 1 yr after |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Columbia University in the City of New York New York, NY | $101,536 | $96,641 | #1 | $58,541 |
| 2 | William & Mary Williamsburg, VA | $87,655 | $79,818 | #3 | — |
| 3 | Vanderbilt University Nashville, TN | $83,649 | $91,378 | #2 | — |
| 4 | Dartmouth College Hanover, NH | $81,722 | $75,274 | #4 | $64,377 |
| 5 | George Washington University Washington, DC | $78,857 | $69,099 | #12 | — |
| 6 | Barnard College New York, NY | $77,821 | $74,069 | #7 | $48,215 |
| 7 | New York University New York, NY | $77,650 | $73,907 | #9 | $22,697 |
| 8 | Northwestern University Evanston, IL | $75,267 | $73,949 | #8 | $38,402 |
| 9 | Cornell University Ithaca, NY | $73,200 | $69,671 | #11 | $36,709 |
| 10 | University of Pennsylvania Philadelphia, PA | $72,217 | $73,445 | #10 | — |
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| 240 | University of Idaho Moscow, ID | $51,873 | $55,160 | #143 | $31,440 |
| 241 | Western Michigan University Kalamazoo, MI | $51,835 | $54,654 | #157 | $35,399 |
| 242 | University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Chapel Hill, NC | $51,801 | $55,590 | #134 | $30,623 |
| 243 | The University of Montana Missoula, MT | $51,708 | $56,483 | #115 | $39,160 |
| 244 | University of Pittsburgh-Bradford Bradford, PA | $51,654 | $52,533 | #223 | $30,274 |
| 245 | University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown Johnstown, PA | $51,654 | $52,533 | #224 | $30,274 |
| 246 | University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus Pittsburgh, PA | $51,654 | $52,533 | #225 | $30,274 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do The University of Montana sociology graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $39,160 one year after graduating and $51,708 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does The University of Montana rank for sociology?
Among 462 colleges reporting earnings for sociology graduates, The University of Montana ranks #243 by median pay four years after graduation, and #115 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is sociology at The University of Montana worth it?
Its graduates earn 2% less than the national median for sociology ($52,657), and the median federal debt at graduation is $17,951.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are medians for graduates who received federal aid and were working and not enrolled; programs with few graduates are not reported. Wage adjustment uses Census ACS state median household income.