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 #198 on College Factual's Best Schools for allied health list. It is also ranked #5 in Michigan.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Western Michigan University handed out 10 bachelor's degrees in allied health professions. This is an increase of 43% over the previous year when 7 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 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.
Allied Health majors graduating with a master's degree from WMU make a median salary of $102,212 a year. This is a better than average outcome since the median salary for all allied health graduates with a master's is $101,254.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the allied health majors at Western Michigan University.
Of the 10 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Allied Health Professions from WMU in 2020-2021, 50% were men and 50% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 70% of 2021 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 allied health.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 7 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
For the most recent academic year available, 21% of allied health master's degrees went to men and 79% went to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 83% of 2021 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 | 4 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 44 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Rehabilitation & Therapeutic Professions | 205 |
| Mental & Social Health Services | 140 |
| Nursing | 121 |
| Health & Medical Administrative Services | 111 |
| Communication Sciences | 68 |
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