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Sociology Schools in Michigan

551 students earned Sociology degrees in Michigan in the 2020-2021 year.

In terms of popularity, Sociology is the 53rd most popular major in the state out of a total 327 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
Bachelor’s Degree 509
Master’s Degree 23
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 11
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 11
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 11
Associate Degree 7
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: 3.8%
  • Black or African American: 22.1%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 8.3%
  • White: 57.4%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 2.4%
  • Other Races: 6.0%
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Jobs for Sociology Grads in Michigan

In this state, there are 7,060 people employed in jobs related to a sociology degree, compared to 479,420 nationwide.

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Wages for Sociology Jobs in Michigan

Sociology grads earn an average of $88,180 in the state and $90,290 nationwide.

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

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

The 1.30% student loan default rate is lower than average. Most students complete their degree in 4.16 years. Graduates earn an average $62,027 after graduation.

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

It takes the average student 4.35 years to graduate. The 2.60% student loan default rate is lower than average. 71% of students get financical aid.

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

It takes the average student 4.73 years to graduate. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 5.10%. 98% of students get financical aid.

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

The student loan default rate is 5.60% which is lower than average. 82% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 18 to 1.

#5

Oakland University

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

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 93% of students receive it. The full-time teacher rate is 53%. 19 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

#6

Hope College

Holland
25 Degrees in Major Awarded
79% Graduation Rate
3,061 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 2.40% which is lower than average. 97% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. This private school has an average net price of $26,944.

#7

Central Michigan University

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

97% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $16,007. The 4.80% student loan default rate is lower than average.

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

The student loan default rate is 2.70% which is lower than average. 16 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. A typical student attending GVSU will pay a net price of $17,356.

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

56% of the teachers are full time. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $12,689. 98% of students get financical aid.

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

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

#10

Saginaw Valley State University

University Center
13 Degrees in Major Awarded
43% Graduation Rate
8,028 Total Students

A typical student attending Saginaw Valley State University will pay a net price of $14,279. 98% of students get financical aid. It takes the average student 4.84 years to graduate.

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 1,496
Political Science & Government 1,044
Anthropology 254
General Social Sciences 230
International Relations & Security 213
Criminology 150
Geography & Cartography 138
Other Social Sciences 105

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