by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about the program at Eastern Michigan University. It is offered at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. At its best it places at #11 out of 15 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates Eastern Michigan University among the top schools in the country for social sciences, placing at #798 out of 942 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Social Sciences Schools | 798 of 942 |
| Best Social Sciences Schools in Michigan | 12 of 16 |
| Best Social Sciences Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 93 of 105 |
The table below lists every degree level offered in social sciences at Eastern Michigan University, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 127 |
| Master’s | 13 |
This social sciences area of study at Eastern Michigan University breaks down into these majors. Choose a major for its full rankings, popularity, and outcomes:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Criminology | 60 |
| Political Science and Government | 31 |
| Economics | 17 |
| Sociology | 11 |
| Anthropology | 10 |
| Geography and Cartography | 6 |
| International Relations and National Security Studies | 5 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Eastern Michigan University awarded 127 bachelor’s degrees in social sciences.
Eastern Michigan University ranks competitively among schools offering social sciences at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #11 out of 15 schools by College Factual.
Social Sciences graduates with a bachelor’s degree from Eastern Michigan University go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $48,918 a year. This is below $54,680, the median for all majors at Eastern Michigan University.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at Eastern Michigan University, social sciences graduates take on a median debt of $27,019 in student loans. This is below $28,615, the typical median for all majors at Eastern Michigan University.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $13,950 | $15,920 |
| Fees | $1,070 | $1,070 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 42% of social sciences bachelor’s degrees went to men and 58% went to women.
The majority of social sciences bachelor’s degree graduates at Eastern Michigan University are White. Approximately 55% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Eastern Michigan University with a bachelor’s in social sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 31 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 14 |
| White | 70 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 7 |
This program is also offered at the graduate level at Eastern Michigan University. The following graduate award levels are reported.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Social Sciences | 13 |
