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Social Studies Education Schools in Michigan

In 2020-2021, 173 students earned their Social Studies Teacher Education degrees in MI.

As a degree choice, Social Studies Education is the 12th most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Social Studies Education Majors in Michigan

Social Studies Teacher Education majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 154
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 19
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 19
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 19

Gender Distribution

In Michigan, a social studies teacher education major is more popular with women than with men.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of social studies teacher education majors in Michigan is as follows:

  • Asian: 1.2%
  • Black or African American: 4.6%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 5.2%
  • White: 84.4%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.0%
  • Other Races: 4.6%
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Jobs for Social Studies Education Grads in Michigan

38,300 people in the state and 1,732,320 in the nation are employed in jobs related to social studies teacher education.

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Wages for Social Studies Education Jobs in Michigan

In this state, social studies teacher education grads earn an average of $64,540. Nationwide, they make an average of $64,340.

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

#1

Central Michigan University

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

The average student takes 4.65 years to complete their degree at Central Michigan. 18 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $42,092 after earning their degree at this institution.

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

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 15 to 1. The average student takes 4.74 years to complete their degree at Eastern Michigan. The full-time teacher rate is 99%.

#3

Saginaw Valley State University

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

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $38,904 after earning their degree at this institution. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $14,279. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 17 to 1.

16 Degrees in Major Awarded
58% Graduation Rate
11,165 Total Students

The 5.30% student loan default rate is lower than average. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 15 to 1. The full-time teacher rate is 69%.

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

It takes the average student 4.64 years to graduate. The student loan default rate of 5.60% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $40,533 after earning their degree at this institution.

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

70% of the teachers are full time. Most students complete their degree in 4.75 years. The student to faculty ratio is 16 to 1.

6 Degrees in Major Awarded
50% Graduation Rate
7,368 Total Students

95% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. In their early career, Northern Michigan University grads earn an average salary of $35,323. The student loan default rate is 7.90% which is lower than average.

#7

Cornerstone University

Grand Rapids
6 Degrees in Major Awarded
58% Graduation Rate
1,917 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 15 to 1. It takes the average student 4.20 years to graduate. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 4.30%.

#9

Alma College

Alma
5 Degrees in Major Awarded
64% Graduation Rate
1,435 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 100% get financial aid. The 3.40% student loan default rate is lower than average. 13 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

#9

Aquinas College Michigan

Grand Rapids
5 Degrees in Major Awarded
60% Graduation Rate
1,517 Total Students

In their early career, Aquinas College Michigan grads earn an average salary of $36,917. It takes the average student 4.34 years to graduate. The student to faculty ratio is 11 to 1.

#9

Spring Arbor University

Spring Arbor
5 Degrees in Major Awarded
56% Graduation Rate
3,118 Total Students

Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $20,543. Of all the students who attend this school, 100% get financial aid. The full-time teacher rate is 26%.

Social Studies Education Careers in MI

Some of the careers social studies teacher education majors go into include:

Job Title MI Job Growth MI Median Salary
Education Professors 13% $72,650
Area, Ethnic, and Cultural Studies Professors 8% $0
High School Teachers 6% $62,040
Middle School Teachers 6% $65,950

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to social studies teacher education.

Major Annual Graduates in MI
English & Language Arts Education 200
Physical Education & Coaching 164
Music Education 125
Reading Education 117
Science Education 112
Mathematics Education 105
Computer Education 77
Art Education 55

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