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 #298 on College Factual's Best Schools for public health list. It is also ranked #11 in Michigan.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Western Michigan University handed out 13 bachelor's degrees in public health. This is an increase of 44% over the previous year when 9 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 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.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the public health majors at Western Michigan University.
All of the 13 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in public health from WMU in 2021 were 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, 85% 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 public health.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 11 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Of the 17 students who earned a master's degree in Public Health from WMU in 2020-2021, 12% were men and 88% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 65% 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 public health.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 11 |
| 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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