by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. See how WSU ranks among other schools offering degrees in health professions.
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WSU ranks competitively among schools offering health professions. More specifically it was ranked #604 out of 3,031 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #11 in Michigan.
In the most recent year for which we have data, Wayne State University awarded 523 bachelor’s degrees in health professions.
Health Professions graduates with a bachelor’s degree from WSU report a median salary of $93,243 a year. This is higher than $68,128, the median for all majors at WSU.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at WSU, health professions students accumulate a median of $25,348 in student loans. This is below $26,749, the typical median for all majors at WSU.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $12,376 | $32,765 |
| Fees | $1,885 | $1,885 |
Read more about WSU tuition and fees.
In the most recent graduating class, 20% of health professions bachelor’s degrees went to men and 80% went to women.
The largest share of health professions bachelor’s degree graduates at WSU are White. Approximately 63% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Wayne State University with a bachelor’s in health professions.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 82 |
| Black or African American | 61 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 21 |
| White | 328 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 11 |
| Other Races | 20 |
In the most recent graduating class, 16% of health professions master’s degrees went to men and 84% went to women.
The majority of health professions master’s degree graduates at WSU are White. Approximately 74% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Wayne State University with a master’s in health professions.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 16 |
| Black or African American | 17 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 8 |
| White | 190 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 18 |
| Other Races | 7 |
For the most recent academic year available, 15% of health professions doctoral degrees went to men and 85% went to women.
The largest share of health professions doctoral degree graduates at WSU are White. About 54% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Wayne State University with a doctoral in health professions.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 7 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the health professions majors at Wayne State University.
The health professions program at WSU includes the following concentrations:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Nursing | 296 |
| Public Health | 268 |
| Medicine | 258 |
| Communication Sciences | 84 |
| Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences | 83 |
| Allied Health Professions | 74 |
| Rehabilitation Professions | 62 |
| Other Health Professions | 53 |
| Mental & Social Health Services | 23 |
| Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science | 17 |
| Allied Health Services | 14 |
| Bioethics/Medical Ethics | 10 |
| Dietetics & Nutrition Services | 9 |