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Michigan State was ranked #70 on College Factual's most recent list of the best schools for social sciences majors. This puts the bachelor's program at the school solidly in the top 15% of all colleges and universities in the country. It is also ranked #2 in Michigan.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Michigan State University handed out 881 bachelor's degrees in social sciences. This is an increase of 6% over the previous year when 831 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 30 students received their master’s degree in social sciences from Michigan State. This makes it the #139 most popular school for social sciences master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 47 students received their doctoral degrees in social sciences in 2021, making the school the #14 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
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Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the social sciences majors at Michigan State University.
For the most recent academic year available, 57% of social sciences bachelor's degrees went to men and 43% went to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 65% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Michigan State University with a bachelor's in social sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 38 |
| Black or African American | 71 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 42 |
| White | 569 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 135 |
| Other Races | 26 |
For the most recent academic year available, 57% of social sciences master's degrees went to men and 43% went to women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Michigan State University with a master's in social sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 14 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 9 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Social Sciences students may decide to major in one of the following focus areas. Individual majors may not be available for all degree levels.
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Economics | 379 |
| Political Science & Government | 152 |
| General Social Sciences | 131 |
| Sociology | 108 |
| International Relations & National Security | 106 |
| Anthropology | 53 |
| Geography & Cartography | 29 |
| Other Social Sciences | 7 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Communication & Journalism | 1,336 |
| Family, Consumer & Human Sciences | 133 |
| English Language & Literature | 111 |
| Foreign Languages & Linguistics | 102 |
| History | 47 |
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