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Public Health Schools in Michigan

In 2020-2021, 992 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 569
Master’s Degree 349
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 57
Post-Master’s Certificate 57
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 17
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 17
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 17

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: 12.2%
  • Black or African American: 12.4%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 5.3%
  • White: 59.8%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 3.9%
  • Other Races: 6.4%
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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
47% Graduation Rate
26,241 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 5.10%. In their early career, Wayne State grads earn an average salary of $40,269. The average student takes 4.73 years to complete their degree at Wayne State.

224 Degrees in Major Awarded
92% Graduation Rate
47,907 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.16 years to graduate. The student to faculty ratio is 11 to 1. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 66% of students receive it.

68 Degrees in Major Awarded
56% Graduation Rate
8,783 Total Students

70% of the teachers are full time. This public school has an average net price of $12,855. The student loan default rate is 3.70% which is lower than average.

#4

Saginaw Valley State University

University Center
55 Degrees in Major Awarded
43% Graduation Rate
8,028 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 17 to 1. The full-time teacher rate is 50%. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $38,904 a year.

#5

Central Michigan University

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

76% of the teachers are full time. The average student takes 4.65 years to complete their degree at Central Michigan. 18 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

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

The student to faculty ratio is 16 to 1. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $19,058. The average student takes 4.35 years to complete their degree at Michigan State.

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

The student loan default rate is 2.70% which is lower than average. Most students complete their degree in 4.51 years. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $42,033 after earning their degree at this institution.

#8

Oakland University

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

The 3.60% student loan default rate is lower than average. In their early career, Oakland grads earn an average salary of $42,445. The student to faculty ratio is 19 to 1.

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

The full-time teacher rate is 99%. Of all the students who attend this school, 95% get financial aid. The 7.10% student loan default rate is lower than average.

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

It takes the average student 4.64 years to graduate. The student loan default rate is 5.60% which is lower than average. The full-time teacher rate is 69%.

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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