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Allied Health Professions in Michigan

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Allied Health Professions Schools in Michigan

In 2020-2021, 1,767 students earned their Allied Health degrees in MI.

In terms of popularity, Allied Health Professions is the 17th most popular major in the state out of a total 327 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Allied Health Professions Majors in Michigan

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Associate Degree 819
Master’s Degree 324
Bachelor’s Degree 294
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 201
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 201
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 201
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 129
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 129

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 2.8%
  • Black or African American: 6.4%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 4.5%
  • White: 78.8%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.7%
  • Other Races: 6.8%
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Jobs for Allied Health Professions Grads in Michigan

45,200 people in the state and 1,414,230 in the nation are employed in jobs related to allied health.

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Wages for Allied Health Professions Jobs in Michigan

In this state, allied health grads earn an average of $57,040. Nationwide, they make an average of $61,540.

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

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

The full-time teacher rate is 73%. The student to faculty ratio is 16 to 1. Most students complete their degree in 4.51 years.

#2

Baker College

Owosso
104 Degrees in Major Awarded
16% Graduation Rate
6,028 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.70 years to graduate. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 8 to 1. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $12,575.

84 Degrees in Major Awarded
42% Graduation Rate
2,036 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $46,146 a year. This private institution charges an average net price of $21,434. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 100% of students receive it.

78 Degrees in Major Awarded
58% Graduation Rate
11,165 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 5.30% which is lower than average. 96% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $12,213.

#5

Jackson College

Jackson
70 Degrees in Major Awarded
4,140 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 100% are considered full time. 98% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. A typical student attending Jackson College will pay a net price of $10,729.

70 Degrees in Major Awarded
16,736 Total Students

65% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 24 to 1. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $9,982.

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

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 15 to 1. The average student takes 4.73 years to complete their degree at Wayne State. The student loan default rate is 5.10% which is lower than average.

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

In their early career, WMU grads earn an average salary of $40,533. The full-time teacher rate is 69%. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 82% of students receive it.

#9

Central Michigan University

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

76% of the teachers are full time. The student loan default rate of 4.80% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. In their early career, Central Michigan grads earn an average salary of $42,092.

60 Degrees in Major Awarded
10,306 Total Students

17% of the teachers are full time. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $5,212. In their early career, LCC grads earn an average salary of $29,986.

Allied Health Professions Careers in MI

Some of the careers allied health majors go into include:

Job Title MI Job Growth MI Median Salary
Physician Assistants 38% $108,200
Health Specialties Professors 25% $116,590
Respiratory Therapists 23% $57,060
Athletic Trainers 20% $49,310
Diagnostic Medical Sonographers 19% $60,930
Hearing Aid Specialists 17% $56,650
Emergency Medical Technicians and Paramedics 16% $32,720
Health Technologists and Technicians 16% $41,970
Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists 11% $63,130
Radiation Therapists 10% $77,190
Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians 9% $56,960
Surgical Technologists 9% $43,270
Nuclear Medicine Technologists 8% $70,630
Occupational Health and Safety Technicians 7% $48,080
Nuclear Technicians 0% $0
Respiratory Therapy Technicians -57% $37,920

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

Major Annual Graduates in MI
Nursing 7,345
Medicine 1,198
Health/Medical Admin Services 1,103
Rehabilitation Professions 1,067
Public Health 992
Other Health Professions 836
Mental & Social Health Services 605
Allied Health Services 522

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