Best colleges for Health/Medical Preparatory Programs in Michigan
Ranked by graduate earnings
Oakland University, Wayne State University and Ferris State University award the most Health/Medical Preparatory Programs degrees and certificates in Michigan: 63, 30 and 25 graduates a year (IPEDS 2024–25). 11 Michigan colleges offer Health/Medical Preparatory Programs and award 182 degrees and certificates a year in all.
Health/Medical Preparatory Programs are designed for undergraduate students in the United States who aim to pursue careers in various health professions. These programs provide essential foundational knowledge and experiences that prepare…
Top 2 institutions, ranked by graduate earnings
Ranked by median earnings one year after graduation (often called starting salary), College Scorecard. Programs with fewer than 20 graduates a year, a graduation rate under 30%, or online, degree-completion or graduate-only status rank after the rest.
| # | Institution | Starting salary (1 yr) | Graduates / yr | Grad rate | Net price | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ferris State University Big Rapids Public · Associate degree | $12,010 | 25 | 47% | — | $18,495 |
| 2 | Saginaw Valley State University University Center Public · Bachelor's degree Small program | $32,753 | 14 | 48% | — | $31,000 |
Colleges awarding the most Health/Medical Preparatory Programs degrees in Michigan
Top 10 by graduates a year (IPEDS 2024–25 completions). Online, degree-completion and graduate-only schools, and schools with a graduation rate under 30% are listed in full below.
| # | Institution | Graduates / yr | Starting salary (1 yr) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Oakland University Rochester Hills Public | 63 | Not reported |
| 2 | Wayne State University Detroit Public | 30 | Not reported |
| 3 | Ferris State University Big Rapids Public | 25 | $12,010 |
| 4 | Cornerstone University Grand Rapids Private not-for-profit | 14 | Not reported |
| 5 | Saginaw Valley State University University Center Public | 14 | $32,753 |
| 6 | Madonna University Livonia Private not-for-profit | 13 | Not reported |
| 7 | Aquinas College Grand Rapids Private not-for-profit | 12 | Not reported |
| 8 | Alpena Community College Alpena Public | 6 | Not reported |
| 9 | University of Michigan-Ann Arbor Ann Arbor Public | 2 | Not reported |
| 10 | The University of Olivet Olivet Private not-for-profit | 1 | Not reported |
ShowHide the other 1 Michigan colleges offering Health/Medical Preparatory Programs
| Institution | City | Control | Graduates / yr |
|---|---|---|---|
| Henry Ford College | Dearborn | Public | 2 |
Common questions
Answers for students comparing Health/Medical Preparatory Programs programs in Michigan.
Which Michigan colleges award the most Health/Medical Preparatory Programs degrees?+
Oakland University (63 graduates a year), Wayne State University (30 graduates a year) and Ferris State University (25 graduates a year) award the most Health/Medical Preparatory Programs degrees and certificates in Michigan, per IPEDS 2024–25 completions. In all, 11 Michigan colleges offer Health/Medical Preparatory Programs.
Which Health/Medical Preparatory Programs program in Michigan has the highest-earning graduates?+
By median earnings one year after graduation (often called starting salary), College Scorecard, Ferris State University tops the list at $12,010. Compare it against graduates a year, graduation rate, cost, and debt in the ranked table above.
What is the focus of the Health/Medical Preparatory Programs program?+
Health/Medical Preparatory Programs are designed for undergraduate students in the United States who aim to pursue careers in various health professions. These programs provide essential foundational knowledge and experiences that prepare…
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