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2023 Most Popular Health/Medical Prep Programs Schools in Michigan

24 Colleges
$26,410 Avg Salary
$23,328 Avg Student Debt

Finding the Best Health/Medical Prep Programs School for You

In 2020-2021, 144 degrees and certificates were awarded to health/medical prep programs students who went to a Michigan college or university. This makes it the #17 most popular major in the state.

There are so many healthcare programs in today's world that it can tough to figure out which one is the right one for you. You're no longer limited to schools in your local area, either, since online programs are becoming more prevalent. Or you may find the programs at a trade school to be a better alternative for you.

Along with in-depth profiles of schools and the programs they offer, Healthcare Degree Search has created the Most Popular Health/Medical Prep Programs Schools in Michigan to help you in your search for the best school for you. Our analysis looked at 24 schools in Michigan to see which programs were the most popular for healthcare students. To create this ranking we looked at how many students graduated from the Health/Medical Prep Programs program at each school on the list.

Check out the medical prep programs at these schools if you want to attend one of the most popular in Michigan.

#1

Ferris State University

Big Rapids, MI

Our analysis found Ferris State University to be the most popular school for health/medical prep programs students who want to pursue a degree in Michigan. Ferris is a large public school located in the town of Big Rapids.

While working on their degree, medical prep majors at Ferris accumulate an average of around $18,495 in student debt.

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#2

Saginaw Valley State University

University Center, MI

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Saginaw Valley State University. It ranked #2 on our 2023 Most Popular Health/Medical Prep Programs Schools in Michigan list. Located in the medium-sized suburb of University Center, Saginaw Valley State University is a public college with a medium-sized student population.

The average amount in student loans that medical prep majors at Saginaw Valley State University take out is $31,000. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $170.

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#3

Cornerstone University

Grand Rapids, MI

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Cornerstone University. The school came in at #3 on this year’s Most Popular Health/Medical Prep Programs Schools in Michigan list. Located in the city of Grand Rapids, Cornerstone is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.

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#4

Oakland University

Rochester Hills, MI

The excellent programs at Oakland University helped the school earn the #4 place on this year’s ranking of the best health/medical prep programs schools in Michigan. Located in the large suburb of Rochester Hills, Oakland is a public college with a fairly large student population.

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#5

Madonna University

Livonia, MI

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Madonna University. The school came in at #5 on this year’s Most Popular Health/Medical Prep Programs Schools in Michigan list. Located in the city of Livonia, Madonna is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.

While working on their degree, medical prep majors at Madonna accumulate an average of around $27,624 in student debt.

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#6

Aquinas College Michigan

Grand Rapids, MI

Aquinas College Michigan ranked #6 on this year’s Most Popular Health/Medical Prep Programs Schools in Michigan list. Aquinas College Michigan is a small private not-for-profit school located in the midsize city of Grand Rapids.

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With a ranking of #7, Alpena Community College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for health/medical prep programs students. Alpena Community College is a small public school located in the rural area of Alpena.

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Bay Mills Community College came in at #8 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Health/Medical Prep Programs Schools in Michigan ranking. Located in the rural area of Brimley, BMCC is a public college with a small student population.

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Wayne County Community College District landed the #9 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular health/medical prep programs programs. Located in the large city of Detroit, WCCCD is a public school with a fairly large student population.

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Bay de Noc Community College ranked #10 on this year’s Most Popular Health/Medical Prep Programs Schools in Michigan list. Bay College is a small public school located in the remote town of Escanaba.

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Best Health/Medical Prep Programs Colleges in the Great Lakes Region

Explore all the Most Popular Health/Medical Prep Programs Schools in the Great Lakes Area or other specific states within that region.

State Degrees Awarded
Illinois 364
Ohio 492
Indiana 177
Wisconsin 3

Health/Medical Prep Programs is one of 30 different types of healthcare programs to choose from.

Medical Prep Focus Areas

Major Annual Graduates
Other Health/Medical Preparatory Programs 4,010
Pre-Nursing Studies 2,489
Pre-Medicine/Pre-Medical Studies 2,010
Pre-Physical Therapy Studies 257
Pre-Pharmacy Studies 167
Pre-Occupational Therapy Studies 108
Pre-Dentistry Studies 85
Pre-Physician Assistant 76
Pre-Art Therapy 4
Pre-Optometry Studies 3
Pre-Chiropractic Studies 1

Related Major Annual Graduates
Nursing 322,592
Health & Medical Administrative Services 89,359
Allied Health & Medical Assisting Services 84,492
Practical Nursing & Nursing Assistants 84,274
Allied Health Professions 82,308

Notes and References

*These averages are for the top 24 schools only.

  • The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) serves as the core of the rest of our data about colleges.
  • Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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