by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about this program at U of Michigan. You can study it at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. It ranks as high as #1 out of 15 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks U of Michigan as a strong choice for social sciences, placing at #30 out of 942 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Social Sciences Schools | 30 of 942 |
| Best Social Sciences Schools in Michigan | 1 of 16 |
| Best Social Sciences Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 3 of 105 |
The table below lists every degree level available for social sciences at U of Michigan, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 1,191 |
| Master’s | 120 |
| Doctoral | 53 |
The social sciences area of study at U of Michigan covers the following majors. Choose a major for its full rankings, popularity, and outcomes:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Economics | 838 |
| Political Science and Government | 295 |
| Sociology | 149 |
| Anthropology | 74 |
| Social Sciences, General | 8 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, University of Michigan-Ann Arbor awarded 1,191 bachelor’s degrees in social sciences.
U of Michigan is among the very best schools in the country for social sciences at the bachelor’s level. Specifically, it ranked #1 out of 15 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Social Sciences Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Michigan | 1 |
| Best Social Sciences Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 4 |
| Best Social Sciences Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 33 |
Social Sciences students who finish a bachelor’s at U of Michigan go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $76,761 a year. This is below $92,481, the median for all majors at U of Michigan.
To complete a bachelor’s at U of Michigan, social sciences students accumulate a median of $17,936 in student loans. This is below $19,108, the typical median for all majors at U of Michigan.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $15,850 | $62,749 |
| Fees | $332 | $332 |
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Among recent graduates, 52% of social sciences bachelor’s degrees went to men and 48% went to women.
The largest share of social sciences bachelor’s degree graduates at U of Michigan are White. Roughly 55% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Michigan-Ann Arbor with a bachelor’s in social sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 141 |
| Black or African American | 28 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 71 |
| White | 661 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 183 |
| Other Races | 107 |
You can also pursue this field at the graduate level at U of Michigan. Here are the graduate award levels offered.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Social Sciences | 120 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Social Sciences | 53 |
