by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about the program at Northern Michigan University. Degrees are awarded at the Bachelor’s, Undergraduate Certificate levels. At its best it places at #13 out of 15 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, Northern Michigan University highly for social sciences, placing at #851 out of 942 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Social Sciences Schools | 851 of 942 |
| Best Social Sciences Schools in Michigan | 13 of 16 |
| Best Social Sciences Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 99 of 105 |
The table below lists every degree level offered in social sciences at Northern Michigan University, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 71 |
| Undergraduate Certificate | 6 |
The social sciences field at Northern Michigan University includes the following specific majors. Follow a link for the major’s detailed rankings and outcomes:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Political Science and Government | 19 |
| Economics | 17 |
| Anthropology | 13 |
| Sociology | 12 |
| Geography and Cartography | 11 |
| International Relations and National Security Studies | 5 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, Northern Michigan University handed out 71 bachelor’s degrees in social sciences.
Northern Michigan University holds a strong position among schools offering social sciences at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #13 out of 15 schools by College Factual.
Social Sciences students who finish a bachelor’s at Northern Michigan University report a median salary of $41,979 a year. This is lower than $45,526, the median for all majors at Northern Michigan University.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at Northern Michigan University, social sciences students accumulate a median of $19,630 in student loans. This is lower than $22,752, the typical median for all majors at Northern Michigan University.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $11,352 | $18,996 |
| Fees | $948 | $948 |
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In the most recent graduating class, 42% of social sciences bachelor’s degrees went to men and 58% went to women.
The largest share of social sciences bachelor’s degree graduates at Northern Michigan University are White. Approximately 85% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Northern Michigan University with a bachelor’s in social sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 60 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 6 |
During the most recent reporting year, Northern Michigan University handed out 6 undergraduate certificate degrees in social sciences.
Northern Michigan University has not been ranked for social sciences at the undergraduate certificate level.
For the most recent academic year available, 33% of social sciences undergraduate certificate degrees went to men and 67% went to women.
The largest share of social sciences undergraduate certificate degree graduates at Northern Michigan University were White. Approximately 83% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Northern Michigan University with a undergraduate certificate in social sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 5 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
