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2027 Best Value Public Health Schools in Michigan

13 Colleges in the United States
$26,405 Avg Student Debt
$57,770 Avg Median Earnings (10yr)
2027 Best Value Public Health Badge [Public Health](/majors/health-care-professions/public-health/) degree programs vary widely in price and payoff across the country. A high-value program keeps cost low while graduates go on to earn well.

To produce this 2027 ranking, College Factual evaluated 13 schools on the balance of cost and outcomes for public health students.

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2027 Best Value Public Health Schools in Michigan

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

Best Value Public Health Schools

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Henry Ford Community College earned the #1 spot for value among public health schools in Michigan. Henry Ford Community College is a large public school located in the city of Dearborn. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $3,568, with out-of-state students paying around $7,816. Typical student debt for public health graduates is $18,876. Soon after graduation, 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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University Of Michigan Flint is a great value for students pursuing a degree in public health, landing the #2 spot this year. 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. Public Health graduates carry a median of $31,016 in student loans. Early-career public health graduates make about $48,090. Set against $31,016 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 70%.

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A rank of #3 makes University Of Michigan Dearborn one of the best values for public health. Located in the city of Dearborn, University Of Michigan Dearborn is a moderately-sized public university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $15,640, while out-of-state students pay about $32,896. Typical student debt for public health graduates is $20,500. Soon after graduation, public health degree recipients from University Of Michigan Dearborn generally make around $62,536. That is a strong return on a $20,500 median debt. Roughly 56% of applicants are accepted.

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Oakland University
Rochester Hills, MI

A rank of #4 makes Oakland University one of the best values for public health. Located in the suburb of Rochester Hills, Oakland University is a large public university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $17,167, compared with $24,735 for out-of-state students. Typical student debt for public health graduates is $30,750. Public Health graduates of Oakland University earn a median of $57,173 early in their careers. Set against $30,750 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Oakland University admits about 88% of applicants.

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Saginaw Valley State University
University Center, MI

Saginaw Valley State University is a great value for students pursuing a degree in public health, landing the #5 spot this year. Located in the suburb of University Center, Saginaw Valley State University is a moderately-sized public university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $12,930, while out-of-state students pay about $30,450. Public Health graduates carry a median of $28,091 in student loans. Public Health graduates of Saginaw Valley State University earn a median of $50,012 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Saginaw Valley State University admits about 72% of applicants.

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University Of Michigan Ann Arbor came in at #6 for value in public health this year. Located in the city of Ann Arbor, University Of Michigan Ann Arbor is a very large public university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $18,848, compared with $63,081 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $20,167 to complete the public health program here. Public Health graduates of University Of Michigan Ann Arbor earn a median of $56,058 early in their careers. Set against $20,167 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 16% of applicants are accepted.

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Wayne State University landed the #7 spot for public health value this year. Wayne State University is a very large public school located in the city of Detroit. In-state tuition and fees average $16,159, while out-of-state students pay about $34,650. Students borrow a median of $20,500 to complete the public health program here. Soon after graduation, public health degree recipients from Wayne State University generally make around $48,125. That is a strong return on a $20,500 median debt. The acceptance rate is 81%.

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University Of Detroit Mercy earned the #8 position for value in public health this year. Located in the city of Detroit, University Of Detroit Mercy is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $32,946. Typical student debt for public health graduates is $30,944. Early-career public health graduates make about $46,471. Set against $30,944 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. University Of Detroit Mercy admits about 75% of applicants.

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Western Michigan University landed the #9 spot for public health value this year. Set in the city of Kalamazoo, Western Michigan University is a large public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $15,987, while out-of-state students pay about $19,952. Typical student debt for public health graduates is $27,981. Early-career public health graduates make about $73,217. That is a strong return on a $27,981 median debt. Western Michigan University admits about 85% of applicants.

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Eastern Michigan University landed the #10 spot for public health value this year. Located in the suburb of Ypsilanti, Eastern Michigan University is a large public university. In-state tuition and fees average $16,990. Students borrow a median of $35,000 to complete the public health program here. Public Health graduates of Eastern Michigan University earn a median of $38,781 early in their careers. Set against $35,000 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 80%.

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Grand Valley State University earned the #11 position for value in public health this year. Grand Valley State University is a very large public school located in the town of Allendale. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $15,502, with out-of-state students paying around $21,894. Students borrow a median of $26,378 to complete the public health program here. Public Health graduates of Grand Valley State University earn a median of $54,781 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $26,378 median debt. Roughly 83% of applicants are accepted.

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Central Michigan University
Mount Pleasant, MI

Central Michigan University placed #12 among the best values for public health. Set in the town of Mount Pleasant, Central Michigan University is a large public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $15,480. Students borrow a median of $27,857 to complete the public health program here. Public Health graduates of Central Michigan University earn a median of $50,688 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 90% of applicants are accepted.

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Michigan State University
East Lansing, MI

Michigan State University placed #13 among the best values for public health. Set in the city of East Lansing, Michigan State University is a very large public institution. Students from in state pay about $18,079 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $44,850. Public Health graduates carry a median of $25,213 in student loans. Soon after graduation, public health degree recipients from Michigan State University generally make around $66,933. Set against $25,213 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Michigan State University admits about 85% of applicants.

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Notes and References

The ranking above is published 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 · 13 schools evaluated.

*Averages shown above reflect the top 13 ranked schools only.

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