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Michigan State is in the top 10% of the country for social sciences. More specifically it was ranked #45 out of 633 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #2 in Michigan.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Social Sciences Doctor’s Degree Schools | 30 |
| Best Social Sciences Graduate Degree Schools | 32 |
| Best Social Sciences Schools | 45 |
| Best Social Sciences Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 47 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Michigan State University handed out 755 bachelor's degrees in social sciences. This is a decrease of 14% over the previous year when 881 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 30 students received their master’s degree in social sciences from Michigan State. This makes it the #139 most popular school for social sciences master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 47 students received their doctoral degrees in social sciences in 2022, making the school the #14 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at Michigan State was $1,457 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $564 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $16,930 | $43,700 |
| Fees | $340 | $340 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,334 | $1,334 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $11,754 | $11,754 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,592 | $3,592 |
Learn more about Michigan State tuition and fees.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 755 social sciences majors earned their bachelor's degree from Michigan State. Of these graduates, 59% were men and 41% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Michigan State are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 65% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Michigan State University with a bachelor's in social sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 38 |
| Black or African American | 79 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 46 |
| White | 491 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 72 |
| Other Races | 29 |
Michigan State does not offer an online option for its social sciences bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the Michigan State Online Learning page.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 23 students graduated with a master's degree in social sciences from Michigan State. About 43% were men and 57% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 70% of 2022 graduates were in 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 social sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 16 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the social sciences majors at Michigan State University.
Social Sciences students may decide to major in one of the following focus areas. Individual majors may not be available for all degree levels.
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Economics | 312 |
| Political Science & Government | 139 |
| Sociology | 124 |
| General Social Sciences | 96 |
| International Relations & National Security | 87 |
| Anthropology | 30 |
| Geography & Cartography | 29 |
| Other Social Sciences | 1 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Communication & Journalism | 1,222 |
| Family, Consumer & Human Sciences | 129 |
| English Language & Literature | 112 |
| Foreign Languages & Linguistics | 85 |
| History | 65 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.