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2023 Most Popular Healthcare Doctor's Degree Schools in Michigan

16 Schools Ranked

There are lots of options to pick from today when trying to decide which healthcare program is right for you. With more and more schools offering online options, you could even register for a great program on the other side of the country. On top of that, there are a considerable number of trade schools and bootcamps that offer fast-track entry to many fields.

To help you arm yourself with the information you need to make your decision, Healthcare Degree Search has developed this Most Popular Healthcare Doctor's Degree Schools in Michigan ranking. This report analyzed 16 schools in Michigan to see which ones were the most popular doctor's degree programs for healthcare students. To create this ranking we looked at how many students graduated from each school on the list.

Learn more about these popular schools below:

#1

Wayne State University

Detroit, Michigan
478 Total Awards
$18,937 Average Tuition & Fees

Our 2023 rankings named Wayne State University the most popular school in Michigan for healthcare students working on their doctor’s degree. Wayne State is located in Detroit, Michigan and has a large student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 478 doctor’s degrees to qualified students.

Around 55% of those degree recipients were women.

Depending on your major, you may be able to take online graduate classes at Wayne State. In fact, around 75% of the graduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.

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#2

University of Michigan - Ann Arbor

Ann Arbor, Michigan
442 Total Awards
$25,230 Average Tuition & Fees

Out of the 16 schools in Michigan that were part of this year’s ranking, University of Michigan - Ann Arbor landed the # 2 spot on the list. Located in Ann Arbor, Michigan, the large public school awarded 442 diplomas to qualifed doctor’s degree students in 2020-2021.

Around 60% of those degree recipients were women.

Some students may be able to take online graduate classes at U-M. In fact, around 74% of the graduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.

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#3

Michigan State University

East Lansing, Michigan
498 Total Awards

A rank of #3 on this year’s list means Michigan State University is a great place for healthcare students working on their doctor’s degree. Michigan State is located in East Lansing, Michigan and has a large student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 498 doctor’s degrees to qualified students.

Around 53% of those degree recipients were women.

Some students may be able to take online graduate classes at Michigan State. Of all the graduate students enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 65% took at least some of their classes online.

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#4

Central Michigan University

Mount Pleasant, Michigan
183 Total Awards
$15,644 Average Tuition & Fees

The excellent doctor’s degree programs at Central Michigan University helped the school earn the #4 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular healthcare schools in Michigan. Central Michigan is located in Mount Pleasant, Michigan and has a fairly large student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 183 doctor’s degrees to qualified students.

Of those students who received their degree, 56% were women.

Depending on your major, you may be able to take online graduate classes at Central Michigan. In 2019-2020 about 61% of the graduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.

Full Central Michigan University Report

#5

Ferris State University

Big Rapids, Michigan
176 Total Awards

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Ferris State University. It ranked #5 on our 2023 Most Popular Healthcare Doctor’s Degree Schools in Michigan list. Ferris State University is a fairly large public school located in Big Rapids, Michigan that handed out 176 doctor’s degrees in 2020-2021.

Around 55% of those degree recipients were women.

One thing to take note of is that Ferris does offer online graduate classes in some areas. In 2019-2020 about 67% of the graduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.

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#6

Oakland University

Rochester Hills, Michigan
160 Total Awards

With a ranking of #6, Oakland University did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for healthcare students working on their doctor’s degree. Oakland is located in Rochester Hills, Michigan and has a fairly large student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 160 doctor’s degrees to qualified students.

Of those students who received their degree, 61% were women.

Depending on your major, you may be able to take online graduate classes at Oakland. During the 2019-2020 year, about 88% of the graduate students at the school took at least one online course.

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#7

University of Detroit Mercy

Detroit, Michigan
158 Total Awards

University of Detroit Mercy did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for healthcare students to get a doctor’s degree. It came in at #7 on the list. This medium-sized private not-for-profit school is located in Detroit, Michigan, and it awarded 158 doctor’s degrees in 2020-2021.

Of those students who received their degree, 51% were women.

Detroit Mercy does offer online graduate classes for certain degree levels. In 2019-2020 about 74% of the graduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.

Full University of Detroit Mercy Report

107 Total Awards
$12,681 Average Tuition & Fees

University of Michigan - Flint landed the #8 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular doctor’s degree healthcare programs. This medium-sized public school is located in Flint, Michigan, and it awarded 107 doctor’s degrees in 2020-2021.

Around 74% of those degree recipients were women.

You may have the opportunity to take online graduate classes at UM Flint. In fact, around 63% of the graduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.

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#9

Grand Valley State University

Allendale, Michigan
77 Total Awards

Grand Valley State University landed the #9 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular doctor’s degree healthcare programs. Located in Allendale, Michigan, the large public school awarded 77 diplomas to qualifed doctor’s degree students in 2020-2021.

Of those students who received their degree, 78% were women.

One thing to take note of is that GVSU does offer online graduate classes in some areas. In fact, around 73% of the graduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.

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72 Total Awards
$24,334 Average Tuition & Fees

Western Michigan University Homer Stryker M.D. School of Medicine ranked #10 on this year’s Most Popular Healthcare Doctor’s Degree Schools in Michigan list. Western Michigan University School of Medicine is a private not-for-profit institution located in Kalamazoo, Michigan. The school has a very small population, and it awarded 72 doctor’s degrees in 2020-2021.

Around 53% of those degree recipients were women.

Since the graduate programs at Western Michigan University School of Medicine are online, the school is an excellent choice for graduate students who need more flexibility than what is offered at some other schools.

Full Western Michigan University Homer Stryker M.D. School of Medicine Report

#11

Andrews University

Berrien Springs, Michigan
53 Total Awards
$29,630 Average Tuition & Fees

Andrews University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for healthcare students to get a doctor’s degree. It came in at #11 on the list. Berrien Springs, Michigan is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out doctor’s degrees to 53 students in 2020-2021.

Around 60% of those degree recipients were women.

If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since Andrews does offer online graduate classes for certain majors. In 2019-2020 about 36% of the graduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.

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#12

Western Michigan University

Kalamazoo, Michigan
16 Total Awards
$17,807 Average Tuition & Fees

Western Michigan University landed the #12 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular doctor’s degree healthcare programs. WMU is a fairly large public school situated in Kalamazoo, Michigan. It awarded 16 doctor’s degrees in 2020-2021.

Of those students who received their degree, 81% were women.

You may have the opportunity to take online graduate classes at WMU. In fact, around 67% of the graduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.

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#13

Madonna University

Livonia, Michigan
2 Total Awards

Madonna University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for healthcare students to get a doctor’s degree. It came in at #13 on the list. Located in Livonia, Michigan, the small private not-for-profit school handed out 2 doctor’s degree awards in 2020-2021.

Around 100% of those degree recipients were women.

One thing to take note of is that Madonna does offer online graduate classes in some areas. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 69% of graduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.

Full Madonna University Report

#14

Saginaw Valley State University

University Center, Michigan
1 Total Awards

With a ranking of #14, Saginaw Valley State University did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for healthcare students working on their doctor’s degree. Located in University Center, Michigan, the medium-sized public school awarded 1 diplomas to qualifed doctor’s degree students in 2020-2021.

Around 100% of those degree recipients were women.

Online graduate courses are available at Saginaw Valley State University, but you will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your field of interest. During the 2019-2020 year, about 78% of the graduate students at the school took at least one online course.

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#14

Northern Michigan University

Marquette, Michigan
1 Total Awards
$10,612 Average Tuition & Fees

Northern Michigan University came in at #14 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Healthcare Doctor’s Degree Schools in Michigan ranking. Northern Michigan University is a medium-sized public school situated in Marquette, Michigan. It awarded 1 doctor’s degrees in 2020-2021.

Around 100% of those degree recipients were women.

Northern Michigan University does have options available for those who want to take online graduate classes. You will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your specific major. In 2019-2020 about 79% of the graduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.

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#16

Spring Arbor University

Spring Arbor, Michigan
$8,383 Average Tuition & Fees

Spring Arbor University came in at #16 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Healthcare Doctor’s Degree Schools in Michigan ranking.

One thing to take note of is that Spring Arbor does offer online graduate classes in some areas. Of all the graduate students enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 93% took at least some of their classes online.

Full Spring Arbor University Report

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Notes and References

Footnotes

*These averages are for the top 16 schools only.

References

  • 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 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).
  • Information about the national average student loan default rate is from the U.S. Department of Education and refers to data about the 2016 borrower cohort tracking period for which the cohort default rate (CDR) was 10.1%.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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