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The bachelor's program at WMU was ranked #438 on College Factual's Best Schools for health professions list. It is also ranked #7 in Michigan.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Western Michigan University handed out 347 bachelor's degrees in health professions. This is a decrease of 20% over the previous year when 432 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 348 students received their master’s degree in health professions from WMU. This makes it the #78 most popular school for health professions master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 16 students received their doctoral degrees in health professions in 2022, making the school the #475 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at WMU paid an average of $792 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $633 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $15,198 | $18,998 |
| Fees | $100 | $100 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,128 | $1,128 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $11,713 | $11,713 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,631 | $2,631 |
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In the 2021-2022 academic year, 347 students earned a bachelor's degree in health professions from WMU. About 88% of these graduates were women and the other 12% were men.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 75% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Western Michigan University with a bachelor's in health professions.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 11 |
| Black or African American | 26 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 31 |
| White | 259 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 4 |
| Other Races | 16 |
Looking for online learning options? Good news, you can take online classes in the health professions bachelor’s degree program at WMU. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the WMU Online Learning page.
In the 2021-2022 academic year, 302 students earned a master's degree in health professions from WMU. About 88% of these graduates were women and the other 12% were men.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at WMU are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 79% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Western Michigan University with a master's in health professions.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 12 |
| Black or African American | 20 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 19 |
| White | 238 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 5 |
| Other Races | 8 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the health professions majors at Western Michigan University.
Health Professions students may decide to major in one of the following focus areas. Individual majors may not be available for all degree levels.
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