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Social Sciences at Northern Michigan 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, and more. Also, learn how Northern Michigan University ranks among other schools offering degrees in social sciences.

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• Available Degrees
• Rankings
• Student Demographics
• Related Majors

Social Sciences Degrees Available at Northern Michigan University

• Undergraduate Certificates in Social Sciences
• Bachelor’s Degree in Social Sciences

Northern Michigan University Social Sciences Rankings

The bachelor's program at Northern Michigan University was ranked #561 on College Factual's Best Schools for social sciences list. It is also ranked #11 in Michigan.

Ranking Type	Rank
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Social Sciences	224
Best Value Colleges for Social Sciences	253
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Social Sciences (Income Over $110k)	351
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Social Sciences (Income $0-$30k)	355
Best Value Colleges for Social Sciences (Income Over $110k)	369
Best Value Colleges for Social Sciences (Income $0-$30k)	375
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Social Sciences (Income $30-$48k)	386
Best Value Colleges for Social Sciences (Income $30-$48k)	407
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Social Sciences (With Aid)	408
Best Social Sciences Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Veterans	412
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Social Sciences (Income $48-$75k)	421
Best Social Sciences Colleges for Veterans	422
Best Value Colleges for Social Sciences (With Aid)	435
Best Value Colleges for Social Sciences (Income $48-$75k)	445
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Social Sciences (Income $75-$110k)	453
Best Value Colleges for Social Sciences (Income $75-$110k)	478
Highest Paid Bachelor’s Degree Social Sciences Graduates	521
Highest Paid Social Sciences Graduates	532
Best Social Sciences Bachelor’s Degree Schools	545
Best Social Sciences Schools	561

During the 2020-2021 academic year, Northern Michigan University handed out 64 bachelor's degrees in social sciences. This is a decrease of 10% over the previous year when 71 degrees were handed out.

Northern Michigan University Social Sciences Students

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

Northern Michigan University Social Sciences Bachelor’s Program

During the 2020-2021 academic year, 64 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in social sciences from Northern Michigan University. About 39% were men and 61% were women.

The majority of the students with this major are white. About 89% of 2021 graduates were in 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	0
Black or African American	0
Hispanic or Latino	2
White	57
Non-Resident Aliens	2
Other Races	3

Social Sciences Majors

Social Sciences students may decide to major in one of the following focus areas. Individual majors may not be available for all degree levels.

Major	Annual Graduates
Political Science & Government	22
Economics	15
Anthropology	11
Sociology	10
Geography & Cartography	9
International Relations & National Security	3

Most Popular Majors Related to Social Sciences

Related Major	Annual Graduates
Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities	83
English Language & Literature	46
Communication & Journalism	35
Foreign Languages & Linguistics	13
History	12

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References

• National Center for Education Statistics
• O*NET Online
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