by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of this program at UM-Dearborn. You can study it at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. It ranks as high as #9 out of 15 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks UM-Dearborn among the top schools in the country for social sciences, ranked #723 out of 942 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Social Sciences Schools | 723 of 942 |
| Best Social Sciences Schools in Michigan | 9 of 16 |
| Best Social Sciences Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 85 of 105 |
The following degree levels are granted in social sciences at UM-Dearborn, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 127 |
| Master’s | 6 |
The social sciences area of study at UM-Dearborn includes the following specific majors. Select a major to see its rankings, popularity, salary, and diversity details:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Criminology | 57 |
| Social Sciences, General | 27 |
| Political Science and Government | 18 |
| Economics | 11 |
| Sociology | 9 |
| Anthropology | 7 |
| Urban Studies/Affairs | 4 |
During the most recent reporting year, University of Michigan-Dearborn conferred 127 bachelor’s degrees in social sciences.
UM-Dearborn ranks competitively among schools offering social sciences at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #9 out of 15 schools by College Factual.
Social Sciences students who finish a bachelor’s at UM-Dearborn report a median salary of $46,428 a year. This is lower than $78,254, the median for all majors at UM-Dearborn.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at UM-Dearborn, social sciences students borrow a median amount of $30,135 in student loans. This is higher than $26,529, the typical median for all majors at UM-Dearborn.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $13,416 | $32,496 |
| Fees | $400 | $400 |
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In the most recent graduating class, 46% of social sciences bachelor’s degrees went to men and 54% went to women.
The majority of social sciences bachelor’s degree graduates at UM-Dearborn were White. Roughly 67% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Michigan-Dearborn with a bachelor’s in social sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 6 |
| Black or African American | 8 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 9 |
| White | 85 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 6 |
| Other Races | 13 |
This program is also offered at the graduate level at UM-Dearborn. The following graduate award levels are reported.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Social Sciences | 6 |
