by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, average salaries, and more. We've also included details on how Michigan State ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in sociology.
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In College Factual's most recent rankings for the best schools for sociology majors, Michigan State came in at #24. This puts it in the top 5% of the country in this field of study. It is also ranked #2 in Michigan.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Sociology Schools | 24 |
| Best Sociology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 24 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Michigan State University handed out 118 bachelor's degrees in sociology. This is an increase of 13% over the previous year when 104 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 2 students received their master’s degree in sociology from Michigan State. This makes it the #163 most popular school for sociology master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 2 students received their doctoral degrees in sociology in 2022, making the school the #83 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
The median salary of sociology students who receive their bachelor's degree at Michigan State is $35,055. This is higher than $34,105, which is the national median for all sociology bachelor's degree recipients.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the sociology program at Michigan State is $456 per month.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at Michigan State paid an average of $1,457 per credit hour in 2022-2023. 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 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 30% of sociology bachelor's degrees went to men and 70% went to 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, 67% 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 sociology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 19 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 9 |
| White | 79 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 4 |
Online degrees for the Michigan State sociology bachelor’s degree program are not available at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the Michigan State Online Learning page.
All of the 3 students who graduated with a Master’s in sociology from Michigan State in 2022 were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at Michigan State are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 67% 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 master's in sociology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 2 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the sociology majors at Michigan State University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Economics | 312 |
| Political Science & Government | 139 |
| General Social Sciences | 96 |
| International Relations & National Security | 87 |
| Anthropology | 30 |
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