by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about graduate study in social sciences at MSU. It is offered at the Master’s, Doctoral levels, with undergraduate study also available. It ranks as high as #2 out of 4 schools (Master’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates MSU as a strong choice for social sciences, ranked #127 out of 953 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Social Sciences Schools | 127 of 953 |
| Best Social Sciences Schools in Michigan | 3 of 17 |
| Best Social Sciences Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 12 of 106 |
The following degree levels are granted in social sciences at MSU, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 728 |
| Master’s | 27 |
| Doctoral | 44 |
The social sciences field at MSU includes the following specific majors. Select a major to see its rankings, popularity, salary, and diversity details:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Economics | 287 |
| Political Science and Government | 152 |
| Sociology | 128 |
| International Relations and National Security Studies | 104 |
| Social Sciences, General | 78 |
| Anthropology | 34 |
| Geography and Cartography | 16 |
During the most recent reporting year, Michigan State University awarded 27 master’s degrees in social sciences.
MSU ranks competitively among schools offering social sciences at the master’s level. Its best result was #2 out of 4 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Social Sciences Master’s Degree Schools in Michigan | 2 |
| Best Social Sciences Master’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 9 |
| Best Social Sciences Master’s Degree Schools | 82 |
Average full-time graduate tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $42,682 | $47,424 |
| Fees | $340 | $340 |
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In the most recent graduating class, 56% of social sciences master’s degrees went to men and 44% went to women.
The majority of social sciences master’s degree graduates at MSU were White. Approximately 44% 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 master’s in social sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 12 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 6 |
| Other Races | 1 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, Michigan State University conferred 44 doctoral degrees in social sciences.
MSU is a solid choice among schools offering social sciences at the doctoral level. Its best result was #2 out of 2 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Social Sciences Doctor’s Degree Schools in Michigan | 2 |
| Best Social Sciences Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 7 |
| Best Social Sciences Doctor’s Degree Schools | 44 |
In the most recent graduating class, 39% of social sciences doctoral degrees went to men and 61% went to women.
The largest share of social sciences doctoral degree graduates at MSU are White. Approximately 48% 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 doctoral in social sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 21 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 13 |
| Other Races | 4 |
This field is also offered at the undergraduate level at MSU. Annual undergraduate completions by level are shown below.
| Undergraduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degrees in Social Sciences | 728 |