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Health Professions Schools in Michigan

5,949 students earned Health Professions degrees in Michigan in the 2020-2021 year.

A Health Professions major is the 1st most popular major in this state.

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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
Master’s Degree 3,260
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 2,424
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 2,424
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 2,424
Post-Master’s Certificate 265
Postbaccalaureate 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: 8.5%
  • Black or African American: 7.2%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 4.3%
  • White: 67.0%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 4.2%
  • Other Races: 8.8%
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Jobs for Health Professions Grads in Michigan

644,060 people in the state and 22,470,500 in the nation are employed in jobs related to health professions.

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Wages for Health Professions Jobs in Michigan

Health Professions grads earn an average of $57,530 in the state and $62,500 nationwide.

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There are 11 colleges in Michigan that offer health professions degrees. Learn about the most popular 11 below:

#1

University of Michigan - Ann Arbor

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

It takes the average student 4.16 years to graduate. This public school has an average net price of $14,878. 66% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

#2

Wayne State University

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

The student loan default rate of 5.10% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $40,269 a year. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 15 to 1.

#3

Michigan State University

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

The full-time teacher rate is 88%. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $50,137 after earning their degree at this institution. Of all the students who attend this school, 71% get financial aid.

#4

Central Michigan University

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

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $16,007. The student loan default rate is 4.80% which is lower than average. 18 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

#5

Western Michigan University

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

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 5.60%. It takes the average student 4.64 years to graduate. Graduates earn an average $40,533 after graduation.

#6

Spring Arbor University

Spring Arbor
381 Degrees in Major Awarded
56% Graduation Rate
3,118 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 26%. The student loan default rate is 3.60% which is lower than average. The average student takes 4.41 years to complete their degree at Spring Arbor.

#7

Grand Valley State University

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

The student to faculty ratio is 16 to 1. In their early career, GVSU grads earn an average salary of $42,033. This public school has an average net price of $17,356.

#8

University of Detroit Mercy

Detroit
332 Degrees in Major Awarded
65% Graduation Rate
4,987 Total Students

100% of students get financical aid. The student to faculty ratio is 11 to 1. Graduates earn an average $56,293 after graduation.

#9

Oakland University

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

The student loan default rate is 3.60% which is lower than average. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $13,449. 93% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

#10

University of Michigan - Flint

Flint
217 Degrees in Major Awarded
46% Graduation Rate
6,829 Total Students

In their early career, UM Flint grads earn an average salary of $40,995. The full-time teacher rate is 56%. The average student takes 4.78 years to complete their degree at UM Flint.

#10

Ferris State University

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

Of all the students who attend this school, 96% get financial aid. This public school has an average net price of $12,213. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $43,412 after earning their degree at this institution.

Health Professions Careers in MI

Some of the careers health professions majors go into include:

Job Title MI Job Growth MI Median Salary
Physician Assistants 38% $108,200
Nurse Practitioners 34% $103,210
Software Applications Developers 31% $87,880
Orthotists and Prosthetists 30% $71,870
Physical Therapists 27% $88,940
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
Marriage and Family Therapists 20% $37,420
Athletic Trainers 20% $49,310
Dental Hygienists 20% $64,660
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
Speech-Language Pathologists 15% $74,460
Dispensing Opticians 15% $35,190
Counselors 14% $36,640
Psychology Professors 14% $86,780
Clinical, Counseling, and School Psychologists 14% $75,340
Registered Nurses 14% $70,590
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
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
Social Work Professors 9% $64,100
Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technicians 9% $0
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 Practitioners and Technical Workers 8% $42,950
Nuclear Medicine Technologists 8% $70,630
Recreational Therapists 8% $49,230
Computer Workers 8% $73,650
Occupational Health and Safety Specialists 8% $69,740
Managers 7% $95,390
Occupational Health and Safety Technicians 7% $48,080
Sales Managers 7% $131,210
Clergy 7% $40,470
Health Diagnosing and Treating Practitioners 6% $69,370
Psychiatric Technicians 6% $35,380
Pharmacists 5% $122,320
Nuclear Technicians 0% $0
Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators -3% $66,990
Computer Programmers -7% $75,080
Respiratory Therapy Technicians -57% $37,920

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