by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about graduate study in sociology at MSU. It is offered at the Master’s, Doctoral levels, with undergraduate study also available. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, MSU highly for sociology, coming in at #121 out of 555 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Sociology Schools | 121 of 555 |
| Best Sociology Schools in Michigan | 2 of 10 |
| Best Sociology Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 13 of 48 |
The table below lists every degree level granted in sociology at MSU, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 119 |
| Master’s | 2 |
| Doctoral | 7 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Michigan State University handed out 2 master’s degrees in sociology.
MSU is not yet ranked for sociology at the master’s level.
The full-time graduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $42,682 | $47,424 |
| Fees | $340 | $340 |
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All of the 2 students who graduated with a master’s degree in sociology from MSU were men.
The largest share of sociology master’s degree graduates at MSU are Hispanic or Latino. Roughly 50% 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 sociology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 1 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
During the most recent reporting year, Michigan State University handed out 7 doctoral degrees in sociology.
MSU has not been ranked for sociology at the doctoral level.
Among recent graduates, 14% of sociology doctoral degrees went to men and 86% went to women.
The largest share of sociology doctoral degree graduates at MSU were White. Roughly 71% 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 sociology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 5 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Undergraduate study is also available at MSU. The following undergraduate award levels are reported.
| Undergraduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degrees in Sociology | 119 |