by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. Also, learn how MSU ranks among other schools offering degrees in sociology.
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MSU is in the top 5% of the country for sociology. Specifically, it ranked #124 out of 434 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #2 in Michigan.
During the most recent reporting year, Michigan State University handed out 119 bachelor’s degrees in sociology.
Sociology majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from MSU earn a median of $53,766 a year. This is lower than $69,754, the median for all majors at MSU.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at MSU, sociology students accumulate a median of $26,985 in student loans. This is above $25,213, the typical median for all majors at MSU.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $14,750 | $44,510 |
| Fees | $340 | $340 |
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Among recent graduates, 39% of sociology bachelor’s degrees went to men and 61% went to women.
The largest share of sociology bachelor’s degree graduates at MSU are White. About 67% 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 sociology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 7 |
| Black or African American | 12 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 10 |
| White | 80 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 8 |
All of the 2 students who graduated with a master’s degree in sociology from MSU were men.
The largest share of sociology master’s degree graduates at MSU are Hispanic or Latino. Roughly 50% 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 master’s in sociology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 1 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Among recent graduates, 14% of sociology doctoral degrees went to men and 86% went to women.
The largest share of sociology doctoral degree graduates at MSU were White. Roughly 71% 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 doctoral in sociology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 5 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Review the following statistics on the composition of the sociology majors at Michigan State University.