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2027 Best Value General Public Health Schools in Michigan

9 Colleges in the United States
$27,063 Avg Student Debt
$53,859 Avg Median Earnings (10yr)
2027 Best Value General Public Health Badge [General Public Health](/majors/health-care-professions/public-health/public-health-general/) is a field worth comparing on the balance of cost and outcomes. The schools below stand out for delivering a strong general public health education at a price that pays off.

For its 2027 best-value ranking, College Factual looked at 9 schools to find the best return on investment for general public health students.

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2027 Best Value General Public Health Schools in Michigan

If you want to know which schools deliver the best value for the general public health degrees they offer, see the list below.

Best Value General Public Health Schools

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For return on investment in general public health, no school beat Henry Ford Community College this year. Set in the city of Dearborn, Henry Ford Community College is a large public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $3,568, with out-of-state students paying around $7,816. Students borrow a median of $18,876 to complete the general public health program here. Soon after graduation, general public health degree recipients from Henry Ford Community College generally make around $36,247. Set against $18,876 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.

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Students looking for strong value in general public health will find it at University Of Michigan Flint, which ranked #2. Located in the city of Flint, University Of Michigan Flint is a moderately-sized public university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $14,236, with out-of-state students paying around $27,790. General Public Health graduates carry a median of $31,016 in student loans. General Public Health graduates of University Of Michigan Flint earn a median of $48,090 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $31,016 median debt. University Of Michigan Flint admits about 70% of applicants.

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Oakland University
Rochester Hills, MI

Students looking for strong value in general public health will find it at Oakland University, which ranked #3. Oakland University is a large public school located in the suburb of Rochester Hills. Students from in state pay about $17,167 in tuition and fees, compared with $24,735 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $30,750 to complete the general public health program here. General Public Health graduates of Oakland University earn a median of $57,173 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Oakland University admits about 88% of applicants.

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A rank of #4 makes Wayne State University one of the best values for general public health. Set in the city of Detroit, Wayne State University is a very large public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $16,159, while out-of-state students pay about $34,650. General Public Health graduates carry a median of $20,500 in student loans. Early-career general public health graduates make about $48,125. That is a strong return on a $20,500 median debt. The acceptance rate is 81%.

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Students looking for strong value in general public health will find it at Western Michigan University, which ranked #5. Set in the city of Kalamazoo, Western Michigan University is a large public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $15,987, with out-of-state students paying around $19,952. General Public Health graduates carry a median of $27,981 in student loans. Early-career general public health graduates make about $73,217. Set against $27,981 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Western Michigan University admits about 85% of applicants.

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Eastern Michigan University came in at #6 for value in general public health this year. Eastern Michigan University is a large public school located in the suburb of Ypsilanti. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $16,990. Students borrow a median of $35,000 to complete the general public health program here. Soon after graduation, general public health degree recipients from Eastern Michigan University generally make around $38,781. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Eastern Michigan University admits about 80% of applicants.

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Grand Valley State University placed #7 among the best values for general public health. Located in the town of Allendale, Grand Valley State University is a very large public university. Students from in state pay about $15,502 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $21,894. Typical student debt for general public health graduates is $26,378. Soon after graduation, general public health degree recipients from Grand Valley State University generally make around $54,781. Set against $26,378 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Grand Valley State University admits about 83% of applicants.

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Central Michigan University
Mount Pleasant, MI

Central Michigan University earned the #8 position for value in general public health this year. Set in the town of Mount Pleasant, Central Michigan University is a large public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $15,480. Typical student debt for general public health graduates is $27,857. General Public Health graduates of Central Michigan University earn a median of $50,688 early in their careers. Set against $27,857 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 90%.

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Michigan State University
East Lansing, MI

Michigan State University earned the #9 position for value in general public health this year. Located in the city of East Lansing, Michigan State University is a very large public university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $18,079, with out-of-state students paying around $44,850. Students borrow a median of $25,213 to complete the general public health program here. General Public Health graduates of Michigan State University earn a median of $66,933 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $25,213 median debt. The acceptance rate is 85%.

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Notes and References

This ranking is produced by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2027 edition. Schools are scored on the balance of cost (tuition and student debt) against student outcomes (post-graduation earnings) — a measure of return on investment, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).

Ranking method: College Major Best Value · 9 schools evaluated.

*Averages shown above reflect the top 9 ranked schools only.

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