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General Social Sciences Schools in Michigan

230 students earned Social Sciences degrees in Michigan in the 2020-2021 year.

As a degree choice, General Social Sciences is the 95th most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of General Social Sciences Majors in Michigan

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 211
Associate Degree 13
Master’s Degree 6

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: 3.0%
  • Black or African American: 12.6%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 5.2%
  • White: 68.3%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 3.5%
  • Other Races: 7.4%
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Jobs for General Social Sciences Grads in Michigan

There are 33,160 people in the state and 1,656,480 people in the nation working in social sciences jobs.

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Wages for General Social Sciences Jobs in Michigan

In this state, social sciences grads earn an average of $75,380. Nationwide, they make an average of $85,750.

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There are 11 colleges in Michigan that offer social sciences degrees. Learn about the most popular 11 below:

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

The 2.60% student loan default rate is lower than average. 88% of the teachers are full time. 71% of students get financical aid.

37 Degrees in Major Awarded
66% Graduation Rate
23,350 Total Students

90% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. 73% of the teachers are full time. The average student takes 4.51 years to complete their degree at GVSU.

20 Degrees in Major Awarded
56% Graduation Rate
8,783 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 3.70% which is lower than average. This public school has an average net price of $12,855. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 70% are considered full time.

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

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 66% of students receive it. Graduates earn an average $62,027 after graduation. A typical student attending U-M will pay a net price of $14,878.

8 Degrees in Major Awarded
46% Graduation Rate
6,829 Total Students

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $12,689. The 5.70% student loan default rate is lower than average. 98% of students get financical aid.

8 Degrees in Major Awarded
438 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 23% are considered full time. 91% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 10 to 1.

#7

Central Michigan University

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

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $42,092 a year. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 76% are considered full time. The 4.80% student loan default rate is lower than average.

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

99% of the teachers are full time. The student to faculty ratio is 15 to 1. A typical student attending Eastern Michigan will pay a net price of $15,127.

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

91% of the teachers are full time. 99% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 13 to 1.

#9

Henry Ford College

Dearborn
2 Degrees in Major Awarded
11,345 Total Students

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $3,194. Of all the students who attend this school, 87% get financial aid. 21 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

2 Degrees in Major Awarded
10,306 Total Students

69% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 12 to 1. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 17% are considered full time.

General 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
Social Sciences Professors 11% $75,000
Survey Researchers 8% $55,840
Managers 7% $95,390
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
Economics 1,496
Political Science & Government 1,044
Sociology 551
Anthropology 254
International Relations & Security 213
Criminology 150
Geography & Cartography 138
Other Social Sciences 105

View all majors related to General Social Sciences

View Nationwide General Social Sciences Report

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