by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of the program, including rankings, popularity, diversity, and earnings. See how MSU compares to other colleges that offer general social sciences.
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MSU is in the top 10% of the country for general social sciences. More specifically it was ranked #15 out of 83 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #1 in Michigan.
In the most recent year for which we have data, Michigan State University handed out 78 bachelor’s degrees in general social sciences.
General Social Sciences students who finish a bachelor’s at MSU report a median salary of $50,723 a year. This is lower than $69,754, the median for all majors at MSU.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at MSU, general social sciences graduates take on a median debt of $29,198 in student loans. This is above $25,213, the typical median for all majors at MSU.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $14,750 | $44,510 |
| Fees | $340 | $340 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 37% of general social sciences bachelor’s degrees went to men and 63% went to women.
The largest share of general social sciences bachelor’s degree graduates at MSU were White. Roughly 63% of graduates 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 general social sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 6 |
| Black or African American | 12 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 49 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 7 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the general social sciences majors at Michigan State University.
This general social sciences program at MSU includes the following concentrations:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Social Sciences, General | 78 |
MSU granted 78 completions in social sciences, general in the latest year of data — 63% to women and 37% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (63%).