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Social Sciences in Michigan

Social Sciences Schools in Michigan

In 2022-2023, 3,904 students earned their Social Sciences degrees in MI.

A Social Sciences major is the 12th most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Social Sciences Majors in Michigan

Social Sciences majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 275
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 118
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 118
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 118
Post-Master’s Certificate 11
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 11

Gender Distribution

In Michigan, a social sciences major is more popular with women than with men.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of social sciences majors in Michigan is as follows:

  • Asian: 4.9%
  • Black or African American: 7.2%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 6.3%
  • White: 60.5%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 12.1%
  • Other Races: 8.9%
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Jobs for Social Sciences Grads in Michigan

55,010 people in the state and 2,427,650 in the nation are employed in jobs related to social sciences.

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Wages for Social Sciences Jobs in Michigan

In this state, social sciences grads earn an average of $80,920. Nationwide, they make an average of $85,750.

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There are 10 colleges in Michigan that offer social sciences degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

166 Degrees in Major Awarded
93% Graduation Rate
47,907 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 74% of students receive it. Most students complete their degree in 4.16 years. 82% of the teachers are full time.

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84 Degrees in Major Awarded
82% Graduation Rate
49,695 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 17 to 1. 86% of the teachers are full time. It takes the average student 4.35 years to graduate.

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36 Degrees in Major Awarded
52% Graduation Rate
26,241 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 14 to 1. The full-time teacher rate is 58%. Of all the students who attend this school, 98% get financial aid.

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34 Degrees in Major Awarded
57% Graduation Rate
19,887 Total Students

64% of the teachers are full time. Most students complete their degree in 4.64 years. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 94% of students receive it.

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24 Degrees in Major Awarded
47% Graduation Rate
16,294 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 14 to 1. It takes the average student 4.74 years to graduate. 99% of the teachers are full time.

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18 Degrees in Major Awarded
73% Graduation Rate
4,987 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 100%. It takes the average student 4.28 years to graduate. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $16,196.

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Central Michigan University

Mount Pleasant
17 Degrees in Major Awarded
64% Graduation Rate
17,311 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 17 to 1. It takes the average student 4.65 years to graduate. 99% of students get financical aid.

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#7

Andrews University

Berrien Springs
17 Degrees in Major Awarded
61% Graduation Rate
3,162 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.45 years. This private institution charges an average net price of $23,876. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 62% are considered full time.

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#9

Hillsdale College

Hillsdale
15 Degrees in Major Awarded
88% Graduation Rate
1,543 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.14 years to graduate. The student to faculty ratio is 8 to 1. The full-time teacher rate is 100%.

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12 Degrees in Major Awarded
72% Graduation Rate
6,873 Total Students

A typical student attending Michigan Tech will pay a net price of $16,283. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 13 to 1. The average student takes 4.66 years to complete their degree at Michigan Tech.

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Social Sciences Careers in MI

Some of the careers social sciences majors go into include:

Job Title MI Job Growth MI Median Salary
Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists 24% $61,280
Urban and Regional Planners 12% $66,700
Geography Professors 6% $80,080

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to social sciences.

Major Annual Graduates in MI
Theology & Religious Vocations 516
Communication & Journalism 298
English Language & Literature 163
Foreign Languages & Linguistics 100
Family, Consumer & Human Sciences 89
History 64
Philosophy & Religious Studies 45
Ethnic, Culture & Gender Studies 34

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