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, and more. Also, learn how WMU ranks among other schools offering degrees in allied health.
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The bachelor's program at WMU was ranked #432 on College Factual's Best Schools for allied health list. It is also ranked #16 in Michigan.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Western Michigan University handed out 11 bachelor's degrees in allied health professions. This is an increase of 10% over the previous year when 10 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 53 students received their master’s degree in allied health from WMU. This makes it the #73 most popular school for allied health master’s degree candidates in the country.
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 average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| 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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The allied health program at WMU awarded 11 bachelor's degrees in 2021-2022. About 27% of these degrees went to men with the other 73% going to women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at WMU are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 73% 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 bachelor's in allied health.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 8 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
WMU does not offer an online option for its allied health bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the WMU Online Learning page.
Graduates of the master's allied health program at WMU make a median salary of $102,089. This is less than what their typical peers from other schools make. Their median salary is $111,759.
The allied health program at WMU awarded 44 master's degrees in 2021-2022. About 30% of these degrees went to men with the other 70% going to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 68% 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 master's in allied health.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 5 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 30 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the allied health majors at Western Michigan University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Rehabilitation & Therapeutic Professions | 174 |
| Mental & Social Health Services | 135 |
| Nursing | 122 |
| Communication Sciences | 64 |
| Health & Medical Administrative Services | 51 |
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