Montana · Behavioral Sciences

Best Behavioral Sciences institutions in Montana, ranked by earnings

The Behavioral Sciences program focuses on understanding and analyzing human behavior through an interdisciplinary approach. It encompasses various fields such as psychology, cognitive science, neuroscience, and social science, making it…

Institutions
1
offering CIP 30.17
States offered
9
with a program page
Degrees / yr
6
IPEDS completions 2026
Median grad earnings
1 year after graduation
With earnings data
0
College Scorecard
Median net price
IPEDS 2026
Avg graduation rate
51%
IPEDS 2026
State pay · Social Science Research Assistants
$47,550
BLS OEWS 2024

1 institutions offering Behavioral Sciences in Montana

Graduate earnings are not yet reported for these institutions; ordered by completions.

#InstitutionGrad earnings (1 yr)CompletionsGrad rateNet priceMedian debt
1The University of Montana - Western
Dillon Public
651%

Career outlook

What this program leads to: Social Science Research Assistants (SOC 19-4061).

Projected growth (2024–2034)
+4.4%
About as fast as average
Openings / yr (US)
~5,200
BLS Employment Projections
US median wage
$58,040
typically Bachelor's degree

Top skills

Reading ComprehensionActive ListeningWritingCritical ThinkingSpeakingScience

What Social Science Research Assistants earn in Montana

Jobs in Montana
70
BLS OEWS May 2024
State average pay
$47,550
median $46,810
Best-paying metro

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Common questions

Answers for students comparing Behavioral Sciences programs in Montana.

How much do Social Science Research Assistants earn in Montana?+

The average annual wage for Social Science Research Assistants in Montana is $47,550 (median $46,810), across about 70 jobs. Source: BLS OEWS, May 2024.

What is the focus of the Behavioral Sciences program?+

The Behavioral Sciences program focuses on understanding and analyzing human behavior through an interdisciplinary approach. It encompasses various fields such as psychology, cognitive science, neuroscience, and social science, making it…

What skills will I develop in this program?+

You will develop reading comprehension, active listening, writing, critical thinking, and related professional skills.

What is the job outlook for Social Science Research Assistants?+

The national job outlook is about +4.4% growth with around 5,200 annual openings (BLS Employment Projections 2024–2034).

What is the typical education requirement?+

A Bachelor's degree is the typical entry-level education for this field (BLS).

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