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General Social Sciences at Michigan State University

96 Bachelor's Degrees
2 Master's Degrees
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General Social Sciences is one of the majors in the social sciences program at Michigan State University.

Here, 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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General Social Sciences Degrees Available at Michigan State

Michigan State Social Sciences Rankings

Michigan State is in the top 10% of the country for social sciences. More specifically it was ranked #10 out of 106 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #1 in Michigan.

Ranking Type Rank
Best General Social Sciences Bachelor’s Degree Schools 7
Best General Social Sciences Schools 10

Popularity of Social Sciences at Michigan State

During the 2021-2022 academic year, Michigan State University handed out 96 bachelor's degrees in general social sciences. This is a decrease of 26% over the previous year when 129 degrees were handed out.

In 2022, 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.

How Much Do Social Sciences Graduates from Michigan State Make?

$46,206 Bachelor's Median Salary

Salary of Social Sciences Graduates with a Bachelor's Degree

Social Sciences majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Michigan State go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $46,206 a year. This is great news for graduates of the program, since this figure is higher than the national average of $37,446 for all social sciences bachelor's degree recipients.

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How Much Student Debt Do Social Sciences Graduates from Michigan State Have?

$45,695 Bachelor's Median Debt

Student Debt of Social Sciences Graduates with a Bachelor's Degree

While getting their bachelor's degree at Michigan State, social sciences students borrow a median amount of $45,695 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $19,559 for all social sciences majors across the country.

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The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the social sciences program at Michigan State is $328 per month.

How Much Does a Bachelor’s in Social Sciences from Michigan State Cost?

$17,270 Average Tuition and Fees (In-State)
$26,714 Average Student Debt

Michigan State Undergraduate Tuition and Fees

During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at Michigan State paid an average of $1,457 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $564 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.

In State Out of State
Tuition $16,930 $43,700
Fees $340 $340
Books and Supplies $1,334 $1,334
On Campus Room and Board $11,754 $11,754
On Campus Other Expenses $3,592 $3,592

Learn more about Michigan State tuition and fees.

Michigan State General Social Sciences Bachelor’s Program Diversity

Of the 96 students who earned a bachelor's degree in General Social Sciences from Michigan State in 2021-2022, 38% were men and 63% were women.

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The majority of the students with this major are white. About 53% of 2022 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.

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Ethnic Background Number of Students
Asian 7
Black or African American 28
Hispanic or Latino 7
White 51
Non-Resident Aliens 0
Other Races 3

Does Michigan State Offer an Online Bachelor’s in Social Sciences?

Online degrees for the Michigan State social sciences bachelor’s degree program are not available at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the Michigan State Online Learning page.

Social Sciences Student Diversity at Michigan State

Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the social sciences majors at Michigan State University.

Majors Similar to Social Sciences

Related Major Annual Graduates
Economics 312
Political Science & Government 139
Sociology 124
International Relations & National Security 87
Anthropology 30

View All General Social Sciences Related Majors >

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