by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about this program at MSU. Degrees are awarded at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. At its best it places at #2 out of 15 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates MSU as a strong choice for social sciences, ranked #124 out of 942 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Social Sciences Schools | 124 of 942 |
| Best Social Sciences Schools in Michigan | 2 of 16 |
| Best Social Sciences Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 10 of 105 |
The following degree levels are granted in social sciences at MSU, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 728 |
| Master’s | 27 |
| Doctoral | 44 |
The social sciences field at MSU includes the following specific majors. Select a major to see its rankings, popularity, salary, and diversity details:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Economics | 287 |
| Political Science and Government | 152 |
| Sociology | 128 |
| International Relations and National Security Studies | 104 |
| Social Sciences, General | 78 |
| Anthropology | 34 |
| Geography and Cartography | 16 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Michigan State University awarded 728 bachelor’s degrees in social sciences.
MSU is in the top 10% of the country for social sciences at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #2 out of 15 schools by College Factual.
Social Sciences students who finish a bachelor’s at MSU go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $61,766 a year. This is lower than $69,754, the median for all majors at MSU.
To complete a bachelor’s at MSU, social sciences graduates take on a median debt of $25,976 in student loans. This is higher than $25,213, the typical median for all majors at MSU.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $14,750 | $44,510 |
| Fees | $340 | $340 |
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In the most recent graduating class, 57% of social sciences bachelor’s degrees went to men and 43% went to women.
The largest share of social sciences bachelor’s degree graduates at MSU are White. Roughly 66% of graduates fell into 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 | 51 |
| Black or African American | 42 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 45 |
| White | 483 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 56 |
| Other Races | 51 |
You can also pursue this field at the graduate level at MSU. The following graduate award levels are reported.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Social Sciences | 27 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Social Sciences | 44 |
