by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, average salaries, and more. We've also included details on how Michigan State ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in social sciences.
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In College Factual's most recent rankings for the best schools for social sciences majors, Michigan State came in at #8. This puts it in the top 5% of the country in this field of study. It is also ranked #1 in Michigan.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Michigan State University handed out 129 bachelor's degrees in general social sciences. Last year, the same number of degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 2 students received their master’s degree in social sciences from Michigan State. This makes it the #25 most popular school for social sciences master’s degree candidates in the country.
The median salary of social sciences students who receive their bachelor's degree at Michigan State is $33,674. This is higher than $32,131, which is the national median for all social sciences bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Michigan State, social sciences students borrow a median amount of $29,198 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $26,499 for all social sciences majors across the country.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the social sciences program at Michigan State is $328 per month.
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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.
Of the 129 social sciences students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2020-2021 from Michigan State, about 39% were men and 61% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 66% 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 | 5 |
| Black or African American | 22 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7 |
| White | 85 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 5 |
| Other Races | 5 |
All of the 2 students who graduated with a Master’s in social sciences from Michigan State in 2021 were men.
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 | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 1 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Economics | 379 |
| Political Science & Government | 152 |
| Sociology | 108 |
| International Relations & National Security | 106 |
| Anthropology | 53 |
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