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Social Sciences Schools in Michigan

441 Social Sciences students earned their degrees in the state in 2020-2021.

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 312
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 110
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 110
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 110
Post-Master’s Certificate 19
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 19

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 3.6%
  • Black or African American: 8.2%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 4.3%
  • White: 37.4%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 38.1%
  • Other Races: 8.4%
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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
92% Graduation Rate
47,907 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $62,027 after earning their degree at this institution. This public school has an average net price of $14,878. Most students complete their degree in 4.16 years.

84 Degrees in Major Awarded
80% Graduation Rate
49,695 Total Students

16 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $50,137 after earning their degree at this institution. It takes the average student 4.35 years to graduate.

36 Degrees in Major Awarded
47% Graduation Rate
26,241 Total Students

60% of the teachers are full time. Of all the students who attend this school, 98% get financial aid. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $40,269 a year.

34 Degrees in Major Awarded
53% Graduation Rate
19,887 Total Students

82% of students get financical aid. Graduates earn an average $40,533 after graduation. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $20,371.

24 Degrees in Major Awarded
45% Graduation Rate
16,294 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 95% of students receive it. The student to faculty ratio is 15 to 1. This public school has an average net price of $15,127.

18 Degrees in Major Awarded
65% Graduation Rate
4,987 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 3.50% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. It takes the average student 4.28 years to graduate. 100% of students get financical aid.

#7

Central Michigan University

Mount Pleasant
17 Degrees in Major Awarded
62% Graduation Rate
17,311 Total Students

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $16,007. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 18 to 1. Graduates earn an average $42,092 after graduation.

#7

Andrews University

Berrien Springs
17 Degrees in Major Awarded
63% Graduation Rate
3,162 Total Students

100% of students get financical aid. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 10 to 1. The full-time teacher rate is 100%.

#9

Hillsdale College

Hillsdale
15 Degrees in Major Awarded
87% Graduation Rate
1,543 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.14 years to graduate. 9 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Of all the students who attend this school, 98% get financial aid.

12 Degrees in Major Awarded
68% Graduation Rate
6,873 Total Students

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $15,384. 99% of students get financical aid. Graduates earn an average $62,106 after graduation.

Social Sciences Careers in MI

Some of the careers social sciences majors go into include:

Job Title MI Job Growth MI Median Salary
Statisticians 33% $78,300
Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists 24% $61,280
Cartographers and Photogrammetrists 18% $59,230
Political Science Professors 13% $90,930
Urban and Regional Planners 12% $66,700
Anthropology and Archeology Professors 11% $78,120
Social Sciences Professors 11% $75,000
Economics Professors 9% $103,650
Sociology Professors 8% $81,000
Economists 8% $80,990
Survey Researchers 8% $55,840
Managers 7% $95,390
Geography Professors 6% $80,080
High School Teachers 6% $62,040
Social Scientists 4% $72,620
Social Science Research Assistants 3% $38,160
Sociologists 0% $77,170

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

Major Annual Graduates in MI
Education 2,978
Psychology 745
Communication & Journalism 298
Library Science 169
Family, Consumer & Human Sciences 89
History 64
Ethnic, Culture & Gender Studies 34

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