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Sociology Schools in Michigan

In 2020-2021, 35 students earned their Sociology degrees in MI.

In this state, Sociology is the 111th most popular major out of a total 242 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Sociology Majors in Michigan

Sociology majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 23
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 11
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 11
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 11
Post-Master’s Certificate 1
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 1

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of sociology majors in Michigan is as follows:

  • Asian: 2.9%
  • Black or African American: 25.7%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 8.6%
  • White: 48.6%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 14.3%
  • Other Races: 0.0%
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Jobs for Sociology Grads in Michigan

There are 7,060 people in the state and 479,420 people in the nation working in sociology jobs.

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Wages for Sociology Jobs in Michigan

In this state, sociology grads earn an average of $88,180. Nationwide, they make an average of $90,290.

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There are 6 colleges in Michigan that offer sociology degrees. Learn about the most popular 6 below:

23 Degrees in Major Awarded
92% Graduation Rate
47,907 Total Students

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $14,878. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $62,027 a year. The full-time teacher rate is 83%.

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

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $19,058. The student to faculty ratio is 16 to 1. 71% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

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

The average student takes 4.74 years to complete their degree at Eastern Michigan. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $15,127. The student loan default rate of 7.10% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

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

98% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $40,269 after earning their degree at this institution. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $13,962.

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

The 5.60% student loan default rate is lower than average. The full-time teacher rate is 69%. It takes the average student 4.64 years to graduate.

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Oakland University

Rochester Hills
1 Degrees in Major Awarded
55% Graduation Rate
18,552 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.61 years to graduate. The student loan default rate of 3.60% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. A typical student attending Oakland will pay a net price of $13,449.

Sociology Careers in MI

Some of the careers sociology majors go into include:

Job Title MI Job Growth MI Median Salary
Sociology Professors 8% $81,000
Managers 7% $95,390
Sociologists 0% $77,170

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

Major Annual Graduates in MI
Economics 231
Political Science & Government 53
Anthropology 43
Geography & Cartography 42
Criminology 16
Other Social Sciences 10
General Social Sciences 6
Archeology 3

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