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. We've also included details on how WMU ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in public health.
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The bachelor's program at WMU was ranked #260 on College Factual's Best Schools for public health list. It is also ranked #7 in Michigan.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Public Health Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 171 |
| Best Public Health Schools | 260 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Western Michigan University handed out 13 bachelor's degrees in public health. Last year, the same number of degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 17 students received their master’s degree in public health from WMU. This makes it the #202 most popular school for public 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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All of the 13 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in public health from WMU in 2022 were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 69% 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 public health.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 9 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 1 |
WMU does not offer an online option for its public 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.
Public Health majors graduating with a master's degree from WMU make a median salary of $73,217 a year. This is a better than average outcome since the median salary for all public health graduates with a master's is $60,475.
Of the 13 public health students who graduated with a master's degree in 2021-2022 from WMU, about 8% were men and 92% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 54% 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 public health.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 7 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 3 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the public health 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.