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General Public Health Schools in Michigan

In 2020-2021, 546 students earned their General Public Health degrees in MI.

In terms of popularity, General Public Health is the 5th most popular major in the state out of a total 142 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of General Public Health Majors in Michigan

General Public Health majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 330
Master’s Degree 207
Post-Master’s Certificate 9
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 9

Gender Distribution

In Michigan, a general public health major is more popular with women than with men.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of general public health majors in Michigan is as follows:

  • Asian: 16.8%
  • Black or African American: 13.6%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 5.7%
  • White: 54.0%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 4.9%
  • Other Races: 4.9%
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Jobs for General Public Health Grads in Michigan

In this state, there are 20,650 people employed in jobs related to a general public health degree, compared to 687,060 nationwide.

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Wages for General Public Health Jobs in Michigan

General Public Health grads earn an average of $52,470 in the state and $59,660 nationwide.

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There are 10 colleges in Michigan that offer general public health degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

314 Degrees in Major Awarded
47% Graduation Rate
26,241 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 98% of students receive it. Graduates earn an average $40,269 after graduation. 15 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

41 Degrees in Major Awarded
66% Graduation Rate
23,350 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 90% get financial aid. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 16 to 1. The student loan default rate of 2.70% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

36 Degrees in Major Awarded
80% Graduation Rate
49,695 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.35 years. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 88% are considered full time. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 71% of students receive it.

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

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 69% are considered full time. The student loan default rate of 5.60% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. The average student takes 4.64 years to complete their degree at WMU.

29 Degrees in Major Awarded
46% Graduation Rate
6,829 Total Students

14 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. This public school has an average net price of $12,689. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 5.70%.

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

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $39,128 after earning their degree at this institution. 15 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 7.10%.

#7

Calvin University

Grand Rapids
14 Degrees in Major Awarded
77% Graduation Rate
3,307 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 1.20%. Most students complete their degree in 4.19 years. The student to faculty ratio is 12 to 1.

#8

Central Michigan University

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

Most students complete their degree in 4.65 years. The full-time teacher rate is 76%. The student to faculty ratio is 18 to 1.

#8

Oakland University

Rochester Hills
13 Degrees in Major Awarded
55% Graduation Rate
18,552 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 3.60%. Graduates earn an average $42,445 after graduation. 93% of students get financical aid.

#10

Ferris State University

Big Rapids
12 Degrees in Major Awarded
58% Graduation Rate
11,165 Total Students

15 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 96% of students receive it. It takes the average student 4.51 years to graduate.

General Public Health Careers in MI

Some of the careers general public health majors go into include:

Job Title MI Job Growth MI Median Salary
Health Specialties Professors 25% $116,590
Medical and Health Services Managers 18% $94,540
Community Health Workers 16% $41,730

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to general public health.

Major Annual Graduates in MI
Public Health Education & Promotion 209
Other Public Health 131
Environmental Health 44
Health Services Administration 28
International Public Health 14
Medical Physics 10
Behavioral Aspects of Health 8
Occupational Health 2

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