by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about the program at WSU. Degrees are awarded at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. Its best result is a rank of #4 out of 8 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, WSU among the top schools in the country for public health, placing at #209 out of 427 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Public Health Schools | 209 of 427 |
| Best Public Health Schools in Michigan | 5 of 10 |
| Best Public Health Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 27 of 56 |
Here is each degree level available for public health at WSU, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 210 |
| Master’s | 57 |
| Graduate Certificate | 1 |
During the most recent reporting year, Wayne State University awarded 210 bachelor’s degrees in public health.
WSU is in the top 15% of the country for public health at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #4 out of 8 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Public Health Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Michigan | 4 |
| Best Public Health Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 17 |
| Best Public Health Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 140 |
To complete a bachelor’s at WSU, public health graduates take on a median debt of $20,500 in student loans. This is below $26,749, the typical median for all majors at WSU.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $12,376 | $32,765 |
| Fees | $1,885 | $1,885 |
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Among recent graduates, 19% of public health bachelor’s degrees went to men and 81% went to women.
The largest share of public health bachelor’s degree graduates at WSU are White. Roughly 58% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Wayne State University with a bachelor’s in public health.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 48 |
| Black or African American | 29 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 8 |
| White | 121 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 3 |
WSU granted 6 bachelor’s degrees in behavioral aspects of health recently — 67% to women and 33% to men. Most of these graduates identified as Asian (33%).
This program is also offered at the graduate level at WSU. Annual graduate completions by level are shown below.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Public Health | 57 |
| Graduate Certificate Degrees in Public Health | 1 |