2023 Most Popular Social Sciences Doctor's Degree Schools in Michigan
Finding the Best Social Sciences Doctor's Degree School for You
Social Sciences is one of the most popular subjects to study in Michigan. With 4,213 degrees and certificates handed out in 2020-2021, it ranked 9th out of all the majors we track in the state.
When it comes to higher education, there are a lot of options for students. Along with traditional schools that require in-person attendence, you can attend one of many reputable online schools. Some programs even offer a hybrid experience. Alternatively, you may choose a trade school that prepares you to enter the workforce with knowledge in a specific field.
To assist you in seeing some of the education options that are available to you, Course Advisor has created its Most Popular Social Sciences Doctor's Degree Schools in Michigan ranking. This report analyzed 7 schools in Michigan to see which ones were the most popular doctor's degree programs for students. To create this ranking we looked at how many students graduated from the Social Sciences program at each school on the list.
2023 Most Popular Social Sciences Doctor’s Degree Schools in Michigan
Check out the social sciences doctor's degree programs at these schools if you want to attend one of the most popular in Michigan.
Most Popular Michigan Schools for a Doctorate in Social Sciences
Our 2023 rankings named Michigan State University the most popular school in Michigan for social sciences students working on their doctor’s degree. Michigan State is a very large public school located in the city of East Lansing.
About 51% of the students majoring in social sciences at the school are women while 49% are male.
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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of Michigan - Ann Arbor. It ranked #2 on our 2023 Most Popular Social Sciences Doctor’s Degree Schools in Michigan list. Located in the midsize city of Ann Arbor, U-M is a public college with a very large student population.
Of the 46 students majoring in social sciences at U-M, 54% are male and 46% are female.
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Out of the 7 schools in Michigan that were part of this year’s ranking, Wayne State University landed the # 3 spot on the list. Wayne State is a very large public school located in the large city of Detroit.
About 44% of the students majoring in social sciences at the school are women while 56% are male.
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Out of the 7 schools in Michigan that were part of this year’s ranking, Western Michigan University landed the # 4 spot on the list. WMU is a large public school located in the small city of Kalamazoo.
About 17% of the students majoring in social sciences at the school are women while 83% are male.
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Out of the 7 schools in Michigan that were part of this year’s ranking, Hillsdale College landed the # 5 spot on the list. Hillsdale College is a small private not-for-profit school located in the distant town of Hillsdale.
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Michigan Technological University came in at #6 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Social Sciences Doctor’s Degree Schools in Michigan ranking. Michigan Tech is a medium-sized public school located in the town of Houghton.
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With a ranking of #6, Andrews University did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for social sciences students working on their doctor’s degree. Located in the town of Berrien Springs, Andrews is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.
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| State | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Indiana | 2,941 |
| Ohio | 4,915 |
| Illinois | 5,866 |
| Wisconsin | 3,504 |
Majors Related to Social Sciences
Social Sciences Majors to Study
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Political Science & Government | 49,282 |
| Economics | 49,055 |
| Sociology | 38,475 |
| General Social Sciences | 18,997 |
| International Relations & National Security | 14,306 |
| Anthropology | 11,415 |
| Criminology | 11,039 |
| Geography & Cartography | 8,526 |
| Other Social Sciences | 2,414 |
| Urban Studies | 1,507 |
| Sociology & Anthropology | 541 |
| Archeology | 339 |
| Demography & Population Studies | 88 |
Majors Similar to Social Sciences
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Education | 327,871 |
| Psychology | 195,678 |
| Communication & Journalism | 120,571 |
| Family, Consumer & Human Sciences | 55,820 |
| History | 32,731 |
Notes and References
*These averages are for the top 7 schools only.
- The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) serves as the core of the rest of our data about colleges.
- Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).
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