by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of the graduate program in social sciences at U of Michigan. You can earn it at the Master’s, Doctoral levels, with undergraduate study also available. Its best result is a rank of #1 out of 4 schools (Master’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 #31 out of 953 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Social Sciences Schools | 31 of 953 |
| Best Social Sciences Schools in Michigan | 1 of 17 |
| Best Social Sciences Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 4 of 106 |
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 |
During the most recent reporting year, University of Michigan-Ann Arbor conferred 120 master’s degrees in social sciences.
U of Michigan is among the very best schools in the country for social sciences at the master’s level. Specifically, it ranked #1 out of 4 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Social Sciences Master’s Degree Schools in Michigan | 1 |
| Best Social Sciences Master’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 2 |
| Best Social Sciences Master’s Degree Schools | 14 |
Information about average full-time graduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $72,552 | $75,552 |
| Fees | $332 | $332 |
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In the most recent graduating class, 44% of social sciences master’s degrees went to men and 56% went to women.
The largest share of social sciences master’s degree graduates at U of Michigan are Non-Resident Alien. Roughly 72% 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 master’s in social sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 6 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 14 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 87 |
| Other Races | 5 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, University of Michigan-Ann Arbor handed out 53 doctoral degrees in social sciences.
U of Michigan is among the very best schools in the country for social sciences at the doctoral level. Its best result was #1 out of 2 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Social Sciences Doctor’s Degree Schools in Michigan | 1 |
| Best Social Sciences Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 4 |
| Best Social Sciences Doctor’s Degree Schools | 16 |
In the most recent graduating class, 55% of social sciences doctoral degrees went to men and 45% went to women.
The majority of social sciences doctoral degree graduates at U of Michigan are White. Approximately 36% 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 doctoral in social sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 19 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 17 |
| Other Races | 7 |
Undergraduate study is also available at U of Michigan. Annual undergraduate completions by level are shown below.
| Undergraduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degrees in Social Sciences | 1,191 |