by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, average salaries, and more. Also, learn how U-M ranks among other schools offering degrees in public health.
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In College Factual's most recent rankings for the best schools for public health majors, U-M came in at #9. This puts it in the top 5% of the country in this field of study. It is also ranked #1 in Michigan.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Michigan - Ann Arbor handed out 101 bachelor's degrees in public health. This is an increase of 17% over the previous year when 86 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 89 students received their master’s degree in public health from U-M. This makes it the #45 most popular school for public health master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 15 students received their doctoral degrees in public health in 2022, making the school the #16 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Public Health majors who earn their bachelor's degree from U-M go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $36,181 a year. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $37,533 for all public health students.
While getting their bachelor's degree at U-M, public health students borrow a median amount of $44,024 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $25,250 for all public health majors across the country.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at U-M paid an average of $2,458 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $716 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $17,977 | $59,775 |
| Fees | $332 | $332 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,126 | $1,126 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $13,856 | $13,856 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,572 | $2,572 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 101 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in public health from U-M. About 13% were men and 87% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 52% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Michigan - Ann Arbor with a bachelor's in public health.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 20 |
| Black or African American | 8 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7 |
| White | 53 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 13 |
Online degrees for the U-M public health bachelor’s degree program are not available at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the U-M Online Learning page.
Graduates of the master's public health program at U-M make a median salary of $62,622. This is a better than average outcome since the median salary for all public health graduates with a master's is $60,475.
The public health program at U-M awarded 135 master's degrees in 2021-2022. About 18% of these degrees went to men with the other 82% going to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 57% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Michigan - Ann Arbor with a master's in public health.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 14 |
| Black or African American | 11 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 11 |
| White | 77 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 9 |
| Other Races | 13 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the public health majors at University of Michigan - Ann Arbor.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Nursing | 331 |
| Medicine | 162 |
| Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences | 135 |
| Dentistry | 123 |
| Health & Medical Administrative Services | 67 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.