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Public Health Schools in Michigan

992 students earned Public Health degrees in Michigan in the 2020-2021 year.

A Public Health major is the 29th most popular major in this 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

There are 26,750 people in the state and 898,630 people in the nation working in public health jobs.

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Wages for Public Health Jobs in Michigan

Public Health grads earn an average of $70,910 in the state and $75,690 nationwide.

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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

98% of students get financical aid. It takes the average student 4.73 years to graduate. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 5.10%.

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

Graduates earn an average $62,027 after graduation. 83% of the teachers are full time. 11 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

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

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 92% of students receive it. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 70% are considered full time. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $46,193 a year.

#4

Saginaw Valley State University

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

The 4.80% student loan default rate is lower than average. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $38,904 a year. 98% of students get financical aid.

#5

Central Michigan University

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

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 18 to 1. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $16,007. It takes the average student 4.65 years to graduate.

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

71% of students get financical aid. It takes the average student 4.35 years to graduate. The 2.60% student loan default rate is lower than average.

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

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $42,033 after earning their degree at this institution. 16 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. 90% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

#8

Oakland University

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

19 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Most students complete their degree in 4.61 years. The full-time teacher rate is 53%.

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

A typical student attending Eastern Michigan will pay a net price of $15,127. Of all the students who attend this school, 95% get financial aid. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $39,128 a year.

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

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $40,533 a year. 82% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 18 to 1.

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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