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2023 Most Popular Health Professions Schools in Michigan

99 Colleges
$45,888 Avg Salary
$20,886 Avg Student Debt

Finding the Best Health Professions School for You

Health Professions is one of the most popular subjects to study in Michigan. With 17,976 degrees and certificates handed out in 2020-2021, it ranked 2nd out of all the majors we track in the state.

It's not easy to decide which program to enroll in when you have so many options available. Along with traditional schools that require in-person attendence, you can attend one of many reputable online schools. Some programs even offer a hybrid experience. Alternatively, you may choose a trade school that prepares you to enter the workforce with knowledge in a specific field.

To assist you in seeing some of the education options that are available to you, Course Advisor has created its Most Popular Health Professions Schools in Michigan ranking. This report analyzed 99 schools in Michigan to see which ones were the most popular programs for students. To create this ranking we looked at how many students graduated from the Health Professions program at each school on the list.

Check out the health professions programs at these schools if you want to attend one of the most popular in Michigan.

#1

Wayne State University

Detroit, MI

Our analysis found Wayne State University to be the most popular school for health professions students who want to pursue a degree in Michigan. Located in the city of Detroit, Wayne State is a public school with a very large student population.

While working on their degree, health professions majors at Wayne State accumulate an average of around $28,295 in student debt.

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A rank of #2 on this year’s list means University of Michigan - Ann Arbor is a great place for health professions students. U-M is a very large public school located in the midsize city of Ann Arbor.

While working on their degree, health professions majors at U-M accumulate an average of around $20,698 in student debt. When it comes time to repay the loan, graduates who are on a 10-year repayment plan pay an average monthly payment of $306.

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#3

Oakland University

Rochester Hills, MI

The excellent programs at Oakland University helped the school earn the #3 place on this year’s ranking of the best health professions schools in Michigan. Oakland is a large public school located in the suburb of Rochester Hills.

On average, health professions graduates from Oakland take out $29,867 in student loans while working on their degree. Assuming that a graduate chooses a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly loan payment is $147.

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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Grand Valley State University. It ranked #4 on our 2023 Most Popular Health Professions Schools in Michigan list. GVSU is a very large public school located in the suburb of Allendale.

After completing their degree, health professions graduates from GVSU carry an average student debt load of $27,653. The average monthly payment of a loan this size is about $281, assuming that the borrower is on a 10-year repayment plan.

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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Eastern Michigan University. It ranked #5 on our 2023 Most Popular Health Professions Schools in Michigan list. Located in the large suburb of Ypsilanti, Eastern Michigan is a public school with a large student population.

After completing their degree, health professions graduates from Eastern Michigan carry an average student debt load of $31,691. When it comes time to repay the loan, graduates who are on a 10-year repayment plan pay an average monthly payment of $181.

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#6

Michigan State University

East Lansing, MI

Michigan State University ranked #6 on this year’s Most Popular Health Professions Schools in Michigan list. Located in the city of East Lansing, Michigan State is a public college with a fairly large student population.

The average amount in student loans that health professions majors at Michigan State take out is $25,575. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $456.

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Western Michigan University came in at #7 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Health Professions Schools in Michigan ranking. Located in the city of Kalamazoo, WMU is a public college with a large student population.

The average amount in student loans that health professions majors at WMU take out is $27,302. Assuming that a graduate chooses a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly loan payment is $187.

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#8

Ferris State University

Big Rapids, MI

Ferris State University landed the #8 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular health professions programs. Located in the town of Big Rapids, Ferris is a public college with a fairly large student population.

While working on their degree, health professions majors at Ferris accumulate an average of around $27,416 in student debt. When it comes time to repay the loan, graduates who are on a 10-year repayment plan pay an average monthly payment of $181.

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#9

Baker College

Owosso, MI

Baker College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular schools for health professions students. It came in at #9 on the list. Located in the town of Owosso, Baker College is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.

Health Professions majors at Baker College take out an average of $28,104 in student loans while working on their egree. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $83.

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Lansing Community College ranked #10 on this year’s Most Popular Health Professions Schools in Michigan list. Located in the midsize city of Lansing, LCC is a public school with a large student population.

The average amount in student loans that health professions majors at LCC take out is $19,978.

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University of Michigan - Flint landed the #11 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular health professions programs. Located in the city of Flint, UM Flint is a public school with a medium-sized student population.

After completing their degree, health professions graduates from UM Flint carry an average student debt load of $32,560.

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#11

Central Michigan University

Mount Pleasant, MI

Central Michigan University came in at #11 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Health Professions Schools in Michigan ranking. Located in the town of Mount Pleasant, Central Michigan is a public school with a large student population.

While working on their degree, health professions majors at Central Michigan accumulate an average of around $26,570 in student debt. Assuming that a graduate chooses a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly loan payment is $236.

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With a ranking of #13, University of Detroit Mercy did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for health professions students. Located in the large city of Detroit, Detroit Mercy is a private not-for-profit college with a medium-sized student population.

After completing their degree, health professions graduates from Detroit Mercy carry an average student debt load of $28,224. Assuming that a graduate chooses a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly loan payment is $389.

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#14

Spring Arbor University

Spring Arbor, MI

Spring Arbor University ranked #14 on this year’s Most Popular Health Professions Schools in Michigan list. Spring Arbor is a small private not-for-profit school located in the small suburb of Spring Arbor.

While working on their degree, health professions majors at Spring Arbor accumulate an average of around $36,200 in student debt.

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Honorable Mentions

Here are some additional popular schools for Health Professions students in the state of Michigan that almost earned our Most Popular Health Professions Schools in Michigan award.

Rank College Location
15 Davenport University Grand Rapids, MI
16 Saginaw Valley State University University Center, MI
17 Oakland Community College Bloomfield Hills, MI
18 Washtenaw Community College Ann Arbor, MI
19 Madonna University Livonia, MI

Best Health Professions Colleges in the Great Lakes Region

Explore all the Most Popular Health Professions Colleges in the Great Lakes Area or other specific states within that region.

State Degrees Awarded
Indiana 17,552
Ohio 28,247
Illinois 34,790
Wisconsin 11,436

Health Professions Majors to Study

Major Annual Graduates
Nursing 322,592
Health & Medical Administrative Services 89,359
Allied Health & Medical Assisting Services 84,492
Practical Nursing & Nursing Assistants 84,274
Allied Health Professions 82,308
Public Health 40,596
Health Sciences & Services 35,945
Rehabilitation & Therapeutic Professions 29,833
Mental & Social Health Services 29,053
Medicine 28,629
Dental Support Services 26,399
Communication Sciences 22,298
Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences 20,393
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science 18,901
Somatic Bodywork & Therapeutic Services 10,751
Health/Medical Prep Programs 9,210
Other Health Professions 7,984
Dentistry 6,770
Dietetics & Clinical Nutrition Services 6,158
Bioethics/Medical Ethics 5,115
Alternative Medicine & Systems 3,564
Chiropractic 2,658
Health Aids/Attendants/Orderlies 2,374
Medical Illustration & Informatics 2,089
Optometry 1,822
Advanced Dentistry & Oral Sciences 1,775
Ophthalmic & Optometric Support Services 960
Medical Science 909
Movement & Mind-Body Therapies 294
Alternative Medical Support Services 227
Energy & Biologically Based Therapies 68

Notes and References

*These averages are for the top 25 schools only.

  • 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 the rest 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).

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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