Public Health at University of Michigan - Ann Arbor
U-M is located in Ann Arbor, Michigan and has a total student population of 47,907. In the 2020-2021 academic year, 86 students received a bachelor's degree in public health from U-M.
Want to know more about the career opportunities in this field? Check out the Careers in Public Health section at the bottom of this page.
U-M Public Health Degrees Available
- Bachelor’s Degree in Public Health
- Master’s Degree in Public Health
- Doctorate Degree in Public Health
U-M Public Health Rankings
The following rankings from College Factual show how the public health progam at U-M compares to programs at other colleges and universities.
Note: Although rankings can help you see some information about a school, it's not a good idea to depend on them alone. Be sure to check out other things about the school before making your decision to attend.
Bachelor’s Degree Overall Quality & Other Notable Rankings
The public health major at U-M is not ranked on College Factual’s Best Colleges and Universities for Public Health. This could be for a number of reasons, such as not having enough data on the major or school to make an accurate assessment of its quality.
Ranking Type | Rank |
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Most Focused Public Health Graduate Certificate Schools | 39 |
Most Focused Public Health Doctor’s Degree Schools | 48 |
Most Popular Public Health Schools | 49 |
Best Value Public Health Doctor’s Degree Schools | 97 |
Best Value Public Health Graduate Certificate Schools | 109 |
Best Value Public Health Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 297 |
Best Value Public Health Master’s Degree Schools | 298 |
Best Value Public Health Schools | 516 |
In 2021, 89 students received their master’s degree in public health from U-M. This makes it the #45 most popular school for public health master’s degree candidates in the country.
There were 15 students who received their doctoral degrees in public health, making the school the #16 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Public Health Student Demographics at U-M
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the public health majors at University of Michigan - Ann Arbor.
U-M Public Health Bachelor’s Program
About 58% of those who receive a bachelor's degree in public health at U-M are white. This is above average for this degree on the nationwide level.
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity for students who recently graduated from University of Michigan - Ann Arbor with a bachelor's in public health.
Race/Ethnicity | Number of Students |
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Asian | 17 |
Black or African American | 7 |
Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
White | 50 |
International Students | 1 |
Other Races/Ethnicities | 6 |
U-M Public Health Master’s Program
Of the students who received a public health master's degree from U-M, 62% were white. This is above average for this degree on the natiowide level.
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity for students who recently graduated from University of Michigan - Ann Arbor with a master's in public health.
Race/Ethnicity | Number of Students |
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Asian | 5 |
Black or African American | 11 |
Hispanic or Latino | 7 |
White | 55 |
International Students | 3 |
Other Races/Ethnicities | 8 |
U-M also has a doctoral program available in public health. In 2021, 15 students graduated with a doctor's degree in this field.
Concentrations Within Public Health
Public Health majors may want to concentrate their studies in one of these areas. The table shows all degrees awarded in this field awarded for all degree levels at University of Michigan - Ann Arbor. A concentration may not be available for your level.
Concentration | Annual Degrees Awarded |
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Other Public Health | 131 |
Public Health Education and Promotion | 61 |
Environmental Health | 21 |
Health Services Administration | 7 |
Health/Medical Physics | 4 |
Related Majors
- Health/Medical Prep Programs
- Bioethics/Medical Ethics
- Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science
- Allied Health Professions
- Advanced Dentistry & Oral Sciences
Careers That Public Health Grads May Go Into
A degree in public health can lead to the following careers. Since job numbers and average salaries can vary by geographic location, we have only included the numbers for MI, the home state for University of Michigan - Ann Arbor.
Occupation | Jobs in MI | Average Salary in MI |
---|---|---|
Medical and Health Services Managers | 11,960 | $111,780 |
Health Specialties Professors | 5,440 | $131,020 |
Environmental Scientists and Specialists | 2,780 | $69,430 |
Occupational Health and Safety Specialists | 2,250 | $70,910 |
Community Health Workers | 1,860 | $44,380 |
References
*The racial-ethnic minorities count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the racial-ethnic minorities percentage.
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics
- O*NET Online
- Image Credit: By Dwight Burdette under License
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