by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've gathered data and other essential information about the program, such as the ethnicity of students, how many students graduated in recent times, and more. In addition, we cover how WMU ranks in comparison to other schools with health science programs.
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The bachelor's program at WMU was ranked #107 on College Factual's Best Schools for health science list. It is also ranked #1 in Michigan.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Health Sciences & Services Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 72 |
| Best Health Sciences & Services Schools | 107 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Western Michigan University handed out 33 bachelor's degrees in health sciences & services. This is a decrease of 6% over the previous year when 35 degrees were handed out.
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 |
Learn more about WMU tuition and fees.
Of the 33 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Health Sciences & Services from WMU in 2021-2022, 12% were men and 88% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Western Michigan University with a bachelor's in health science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 9 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 16 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 4 |
WMU does not offer an online option for its health science 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.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the health science majors at Western Michigan University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Rehabilitation & Therapeutic Professions | 174 |
| Mental & Social Health Services | 135 |
| Nursing | 122 |
| Communication Sciences | 64 |
| Allied Health Professions | 55 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.