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Public Health in Michigan

Public Health Schools in Michigan

In 2022-2023, 1,077 students earned their Public Health degrees in MI.

In terms of popularity, Public Health is the 11th most popular major in the state out of a total 242 majors commonly available.

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
Master’s Degree 414
Post-Master’s Certificate 80
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 80
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 6
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 6
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 6

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: 12.6%
  • Black or African American: 12.3%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 5.3%
  • White: 59.1%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 4.2%
  • Other Races: 6.5%
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Jobs for Public Health Grads in Michigan

In this state, there are 26,750 people employed in jobs related to a public health degree, compared to 898,630 nationwide.

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Wages for Public Health Jobs in Michigan

A typical salary for a public health grad in the state is $70,910, compared to a typical salary of $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:

138 Degrees in Major Awarded
93% Graduation Rate
47,907 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 82% are considered full time. The average student takes 4.16 years to complete their degree at U-M. This public school has an average net price of $16,792.

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62 Degrees in Major Awarded
52% Graduation Rate
26,241 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $14,055. 58% of the teachers are full time. Most students complete their degree in 4.73 years.

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41 Degrees in Major Awarded
82% Graduation Rate
49,695 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 94% get financial aid. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 86% are considered full time. This public school has an average net price of $19,449.

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41 Degrees in Major Awarded
69% Graduation Rate
23,350 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 66%. Of all the students who attend this school, 95% get financial aid. 15 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

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Saginaw Valley State University

University Center
30 Degrees in Major Awarded
48% Graduation Rate
8,028 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 16 to 1. 100% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. This public school has an average net price of $11,561.

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26 Degrees in Major Awarded
38% Graduation Rate
6,829 Total Students

100% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. A typical student attending UM Flint will pay a net price of $10,658. The student to faculty ratio is 13 to 1.

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Central Michigan University

Mount Pleasant
22 Degrees in Major Awarded
64% Graduation Rate
17,311 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 76%. 99% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Most students complete their degree in 4.65 years.

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17 Degrees in Major Awarded
57% Graduation Rate
19,887 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 16 to 1. The average student takes 4.64 years to complete their degree at WMU. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 64% are considered full time.

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Oakland University

Rochester Hills
15 Degrees in Major Awarded
56% Graduation Rate
18,552 Total Students

100% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. This public school has an average net price of $12,614. The average student takes 4.61 years to complete their degree at Oakland.

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8 Degrees in Major Awarded
73% Graduation Rate
4,987 Total Students

100% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. 100% of the teachers are full time. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 11 to 1.

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Public Health Careers in MI

Some of the careers public health majors go into include:

Job Title MI Job Growth MI Median Salary
Medical and Health Services Managers 18% $94,540
Epidemiologists 13% $74,000

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

Major Annual Graduates in MI
Medicine 1,198
Nursing 1,113
Rehabilitation Professions 759
Mental & Social Health Services 473
Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences 377
Health/Medical Admin Services 358
Allied Health Professions 324
Dentistry 277

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