General Public Health at Western Michigan University
If you plan to study General Public Health, you may want to check out the program at Western Michigan University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Western Michigan University is located in Kalamazoo, MI.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 14 general public health degrees were awarded at Western Michigan University.
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Online Class Availability at Western Michigan University
Many students take online classes at Western Michigan University. Of 16,744 students, 2,238 (13%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 7,676 (46%) took at least some classes online.
General Public Health Rankings at Western Michigan University
Rankings can help you compare Western Michigan University’s General Public Health program against peer institutions.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Great Lakes (Region) | #None of 34 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Michigan | #None of 6 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #None of 280 |
| Best Value | Great Lakes (Region) | #None of 38 |
| Best Value | Michigan | #None of 6 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #None of 299 |
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Great Lakes (Region) | #None of 34 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Michigan | #None of 6 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #None of 280 |
| Best Value | Great Lakes (Region) | #None of 38 |
| Best Value | Michigan | #None of 6 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #None of 299 |
Student Demographics & Diversity
Take a look at the student demographics for General Public Health graduates at Western Michigan University, broken down by degree level.
Looking at the program as a whole, General Public Health graduates at Western Michigan University are 79% women (11) and 21% men (3).
General Public Health Bachelor’s Program at Western Michigan University
Of the 8 bachelor’s general public health degrees awarded at Western Michigan University, 62% were women (5) and 38% were men (3).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of General Public Health bachelor’s degree recipients at Western Michigan University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 6 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 1 |
| Black / African American | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 25% of General Public Health bachelor’s degree recipients at Western Michigan University, below the national average of 58%.*
General Public Health Master’s Program at Western Michigan University
Of the 6 master’s general public health graduates at Western Michigan University, 100% were women (6) and 0% were men (0).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of General Public Health master’s degree recipients at Western Michigan University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 5 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 1 |
Minority students account for 17% of General Public Health master’s degree recipients at Western Michigan University, lower than the national average of 49%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
Top-Paying Careers for General Public Health Graduates
Students who finish General Public Health program at Western Michigan University pursue many career paths. Here are the top-paying careers for General Public Health majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Medical and Health Services Managers | $129,557 |
| Health Education Specialists | $81,726 |
| Community Health Workers | $73,901 |
| Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary | $46,663 |
References
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
More about our data sources and methodologies.