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Public Health Schools in Michigan

In <nil>, 1,064 students earned their Public Health degrees in MI.

As a degree choice, Public Health is the 6th most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Public Health Majors in Michigan

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 559
Master’s Degree 430
Post-Master’s Certificate 54
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 54
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 14
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 14
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 14
Associate Degree 6
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 1

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 11.7%
  • Black or African American: 11.3%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 5.7%
  • White: 59.6%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 4.2%
  • Other Races: 7.4%
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Jobs for Public Health Grads in Michigan

26,750 people in the state and 898,630 in the nation are employed in jobs related to public health.

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Wages for Public Health Jobs in Michigan

In this state, public health grads earn an average of $70,910. Nationwide, they make an average of $75,690.

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

328 Degrees in Major Awarded
48% Graduation Rate
24,919 Total Students

99% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. In their early career, Wayne State grads earn an average salary of $42,592. The 1.50% student loan default rate is lower than average.

224 Degrees in Major Awarded
93% Graduation Rate
50,278 Total Students

12 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $17,086. The 0.20% student loan default rate is lower than average.

68 Degrees in Major Awarded
56% Graduation Rate
8,331 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 0.90% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. This public school has an average net price of $11,905. The full-time teacher rate is 71%.

#4

Saginaw Valley State University

University Center
55 Degrees in Major Awarded
44% Graduation Rate
7,523 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 1.70% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. The average student takes 4.84 years to complete their degree at Saginaw Valley State University. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $41,216 a year.

#5

Central Michigan University

Mount Pleasant
49 Degrees in Major Awarded
61% Graduation Rate
15,424 Total Students

The average student takes 4.65 years to complete their degree at Central Michigan. A typical student attending Central Michigan will pay a net price of $16,810. 77% of the teachers are full time.

41 Degrees in Major Awarded
81% Graduation Rate
49,659 Total Students

The average student takes 4.35 years to complete their degree at Michigan State. The student to faculty ratio is 16 to 1. The full-time teacher rate is 88%.

41 Degrees in Major Awarded
67% Graduation Rate
22,406 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.51 years. The student loan default rate of 0.90% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. 91% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

#8

Oakland University

Rochester Hills
33 Degrees in Major Awarded
57% Graduation Rate
17,170 Total Students

The 1.20% student loan default rate is lower than average. A typical student attending Oakland will pay a net price of $12,729. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $45,402 a year.

30 Degrees in Major Awarded
46% Graduation Rate
15,340 Total Students

The average student takes 4.74 years to complete their degree at Eastern Michigan. This public school has an average net price of $16,445. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 2.30%.

30 Degrees in Major Awarded
57% Graduation Rate
18,266 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.64 years to graduate. Graduates earn an average $43,067 after graduation. 97% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

Public Health Careers in MI

Some of the careers 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
Epidemiologists 13% $74,000
Environmental Scientists and Specialists 11% $63,970
Physicists 9% $81,650
Occupational Health and Safety Specialists 8% $69,740
Occupational Health and Safety Technicians 7% $48,080

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

Major Annual Graduates in MI
Nursing 7,345
Allied Health Professions 1,437
Medicine 1,198
Health/Medical Admin Services 1,103
Rehabilitation Professions 1,067
Other Health Professions 836
Mental & Social Health Services 605
Allied Health Services 522

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