by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about the program at MSU. You can study it at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. It ranks as high as #2 out of 9 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, MSU highly for sociology, coming in at #126 out of 553 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Sociology Schools | 126 of 553 |
| Best Sociology Schools in Michigan | 2 of 10 |
| Best Sociology Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 12 of 46 |
The table below lists every degree level granted in sociology at MSU, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 119 |
| Master’s | 2 |
| Doctoral | 7 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Michigan State University awarded 119 bachelor’s degrees in sociology.
MSU is in the top 10% of the country for sociology at the bachelor’s level. Its best result was #2 out of 9 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Sociology Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Michigan | 2 |
| Best Sociology Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 12 |
| Best Sociology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 122 |
Sociology majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from MSU earn a median of $53,766 a year. This is lower than $69,754, the median for all majors at MSU.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at MSU, sociology students accumulate a median of $26,985 in student loans. This is above $25,213, the typical median for all majors at MSU.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $14,750 | $44,510 |
| Fees | $340 | $340 |
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Among recent graduates, 39% of sociology bachelor’s degrees went to men and 61% went to women.
The largest share of sociology bachelor’s degree graduates at MSU are White. About 67% 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 sociology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 7 |
| Black or African American | 12 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 10 |
| White | 80 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 8 |
Graduate study is also available at MSU. The following graduate award levels are reported.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Sociology | 2 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Sociology | 7 |
