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Health Professions Schools in Michigan

22,398 Health Professions students earned their degrees in the state in 2020-2021.

In this state, Health Professions is the 2nd most popular major out of a total 38 majors commonly available.

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Education Levels of Health Professions Majors in Michigan

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 7,571
Associate Degree 4,456
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 3,386
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 3,386
Master’s Degree 3,260
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 2,424
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 2,424
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 2,424
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 1,036
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 1,036
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 1,036
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 265
Post-Master’s Certificate 265
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Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 4.8%
  • Black or African American: 11.4%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 4.8%
  • White: 69.0%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 1.9%
  • Other Races: 8.0%
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Jobs for Health Professions Grads in Michigan

There are 644,060 people in the state and 22,470,500 people in the nation working in health professions jobs.

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Wages for Health Professions Jobs in Michigan

A typical salary for a health professions grad in the state is $57,530, compared to a typical salary of $62,500 nationwide.

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

#1

Wayne State University

Detroit
1,456 Degrees in Major Awarded
47% Graduation Rate
26,241 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 15 to 1. It takes the average student 4.73 years to graduate. Graduates earn an average $40,269 after graduation.

#2

University of Michigan - Ann Arbor

Ann Arbor
1,244 Degrees in Major Awarded
92% Graduation Rate
47,907 Total Students

66% of students get financical aid. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 1.30%. Most students complete their degree in 4.16 years.

#3

Oakland University

Rochester Hills
1,121 Degrees in Major Awarded
55% Graduation Rate
18,552 Total Students

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $13,449. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 3.60%. 19 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

#4

Michigan State University

East Lansing
1,108 Degrees in Major Awarded
80% Graduation Rate
49,695 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.35 years to graduate. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 71% of students receive it. In their early career, Michigan State grads earn an average salary of $50,137.

#5

Grand Valley State University

Allendale
1,007 Degrees in Major Awarded
66% Graduation Rate
23,350 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 90% get financial aid. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $17,356. The average student takes 4.51 years to complete their degree at GVSU.

#6

Eastern Michigan University

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

It takes the average student 4.74 years to graduate. 99% of the teachers are full time. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $15,127.

#7

Western Michigan University

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

Most students complete their degree in 4.64 years. 69% of the teachers are full time. Of all the students who attend this school, 82% get financial aid.

#8

Ferris State University

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

The average student takes 4.51 years to complete their degree at Ferris. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 96% of students receive it. The student to faculty ratio is 15 to 1.

#9

Baker College

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

The student to faculty ratio is 8 to 1. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 8.60%. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $28,841 after earning their degree at this institution.

#10

Central Michigan University

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

It takes the average student 4.65 years to graduate. Of all the students who attend this school, 97% get financial aid. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 76% are considered full time.

Health Professions Careers in MI

Some of the careers health professions majors go into include:

Job Title MI Job Growth MI Median Salary
Home Health Aides 44% $23,260
Physician Assistants 38% $108,200
Personal Care Aides 37% $23,000
Dental Laboratory Technicians 36% $39,460
Nurse Practitioners 34% $103,210
Software Applications Developers 31% $87,880
Physical Therapist Aides 31% $25,470
Physical Therapist Assistants 31% $52,140
Medical Appliance Technicians 30% $44,210
Orthotists and Prosthetists 30% $71,870
Massage Therapists 29% $40,260
Medical Assistants 28% $31,900
Physical Therapists 27% $88,940
Occupational Therapy Assistants 27% $53,330
Health Specialties Professors 25% $116,590
Respiratory Therapists 23% $57,060
Occupational Therapists 23% $74,750
Nursing Instructors and Professors 23% $83,160
Substance Abuse Counselors 23% $0
Veterinary Technologists and Technicians 23% $36,250
Mental Health Counselors 22% $0
Audiologists 22% $71,620
Veterinarians 21% $84,820
Therapists 21% $53,500
Medical Secretaries 21% $34,490
Phlebotomists 21% $31,920
Marriage and Family Therapists 20% $37,420
Athletic Trainers 20% $49,310
Ambulance Drivers and Attendants 20% $25,640
Dental Hygienists 20% $64,660
Dental Assistants 20% $36,660
Dentists 19% $187,010
Ophthalmic Medical Technicians 19% $37,250
Diagnostic Medical Sonographers 19% $60,930
Healthcare Social Workers 19% $55,720
Substance Abuse Social Workers 18% $50,140
Medical and Health Services Managers 18% $94,540
Optometrists 18% $112,120
Hearing Aid Specialists 17% $56,650
Nurse Midwives 17% $99,490
Emergency Medical Technicians and Paramedics 16% $32,720
Community Health Workers 16% $41,730
Health Technologists and Technicians 16% $41,970
Ophthalmic Laboratory Technicians 15% $33,870
Speech-Language Pathologists 15% $74,460
Dispensing Opticians 15% $35,190
Counselors 14% $36,640
Psychology Professors 14% $86,780
Registered Nurses 14% $70,590
Clinical, Counseling, and School Psychologists 14% $75,340
Rehabilitation Counselors 13% $36,610
Epidemiologists 13% $74,000
Medical Records and Health Information Technicians 13% $38,270
Computer and Information Research Scientists 13% $103,470
Family and General Practitioners 12% $194,930
Exercise Physiologists 12% $47,760
Chiropractors 12% $59,590
Dietitians and Nutritionists 12% $56,370
Medical Scientists 12% $58,250
Marketing Managers 11% $127,830
Pharmacy Technicians 11% $31,430
Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists 11% $63,130
Computer User Support Specialists 11% $47,090
Nursing Assistants 11% $29,710
Environmental Scientists and Specialists 11% $63,970
Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses 11% $48,500
Dentists 11% $112,290
Engineers 10% $88,330
Radiation Therapists 10% $77,190
Nurse Anesthetists 10% $188,190
Physicians and Surgeons 10% $173,480
Administrative Services Managers 10% $93,240
Physicists 9% $81,650
Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technicians 9% $0
Social Work Professors 9% $64,100
Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians 9% $56,960
Dietetic Technicians 9% $24,690
Podiatrists 9% $131,860
Surgical Technologists 9% $43,270
Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technologists 9% $0
Healthcare Support Workers 8% $24,390
Recreational Therapists 8% $49,230
Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Workers 8% $42,950
Nuclear Medicine Technologists 8% $70,630
Computer Workers 8% $73,650
Occupational Health and Safety Specialists 8% $69,740
Fitness Trainers and Aerobics Instructors 8% $35,110
Managers 7% $95,390
Medical Equipment Preparers 7% $35,450
Sales Managers 7% $131,210
Occupational Health and Safety Technicians 7% $48,080
Clergy 7% $40,470
Health Diagnosing and Treating Practitioners 6% $69,370
Psychiatric Technicians 6% $35,380
Psychiatric Aides 6% $32,610
Pharmacists 5% $122,320
Office and Administrative Support Worker Supervisors 3% $55,250
Nuclear Technicians 0% $0
Medical Transcriptionists 0% $31,430
Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators -3% $66,990
Computer Programmers -7% $75,080
Respiratory Therapy Technicians -57% $37,920

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