Michigan residents interested in studying public health have a number of options. Michigan offers multiple CEPH-accredited MPH programs across the state, some of which offer concentrations in community health, global health, epidemiology, environmental health, biostatistics, health policy and management, social and behavioral health, and more. 

Whether you’re interested in biostatistics, epidemiology, or nutrition and wellness, there are multiple concentrations available through these Master of Public Health programs in Michigan, accredited by the Council on Education for Public Health (CEPH).

Michigan’s CEPH-accredited universities and programs offer MPH options in on-campus, hybrid, and online formats. Michigan is also home to multiple fully online MPH programs, along with hybrid and campus-based options.

8975 Old 31, Berrien Springs, MI 49104

Andrews University is located in Berrien Springs in southwest Michigan, within driving distance of major Midwest cities such as Chicago. Founded in 1874, the school is faith-based and named for John Nevins Andrews, an important figure in the Seventh-day Adventist Church. Andrews University has been recognized by U.S. News & World Report for campus diversity, including being listed among the most ethnically diverse national universities. Andrews University reported a Fall 2025 headcount enrollment of 2,967 students. Andrews University’s MPH program is fully online and emphasizes vegetarian nutrition.

1280 E. Campus Drive, Mount Pleasant, MI 48859

Central Michigan University began as the Central Michigan Normal School and Business Institute in 1892. In Fall 2025, CMU reported a total headcount enrollment of 14,135 students. CMU offers a wide range of graduate programs across health, education, business, and the sciences. The University’s College of Health Professions was established in 1997 and now includes 11 graduate programs.

1 Campus Drive, Allendale, MI 49401-9403

Founded in 1960, Grand Valley State University is a public university serving West Michigan, with major learning sites in Allendale and Grand Rapids. GVSU reported a Fall 2025 headcount enrollment of 22,035 students. GVSU tracks post-graduation outcomes through its First Destination survey and reports strong employment and graduate-school placement for recent classes. Master of Public Health courses are offered at the Raleigh J. Finkelstein Hall in downtown Grand Rapids.

318 Meadow Brook Road, Rochester, MI 48309

Oakland University was established in 1957 when Matilda Dodge Wilson donated her estate to Michigan State University to create a new college in Oakland County. The institution was originally known as Michigan State University–Oakland. It was the first school created with the specific recommendations of junior and senior honors college students at the time. OU’s CEPH-accredited MPH is offered through the School of Health Sciences (Department of Public and Environmental Wellness). Oakland University reports post-graduation outcomes through its First-Destination Survey. In its 2025 ‘Discover Your Future’ report, OU reported strong first-destination outcomes for graduates, including published salary and placement metrics.

1415 Washington Heights, Ann Arbor, MI 48109-2029 

The University of Michigan (U-M) was founded in 1817 as one of the country’s first public universities. U.S. News & World Report ranked the University of Michigan School of Public Health #2 (tied) in its 2025 Best Public Health Schools list. In Fall 2025, U-M reported 35,358 undergraduates and 18,130 graduate students in Ann Arbor (with additional enrollment at Dearborn and Flint). The School of Public Health of the University of Michigan offers five master’s degrees across eight areas of study via both on-campus and online formats, as well as several dual degree programs, a joint program and two undergraduate degree options.

42 West Warren Avenue, Detroit, MI 48202

Wayne State’s history includes the founding of the Detroit Medical College in 1868, a forerunner of today’s School of Medicine. Wayne State University has 13 schools and colleges and offers 375 academic programs. The university’s Public Health Student Organization plans an annual public health week celebration and organizes and participates in public health events in Detroit. Wayne State partners with the University of Michigan, Michigan State University, and Michigan Technological University through Research Universities for Michigan (RU4M), formerly known as the University Research Corridor.

Michigan offers several online MPH options, including fully online programs and hybrid formats that combine online coursework with limited in-person requirements.

Job growth for public health careers in Michigan varies by occupation and region. In the table below, we compare Michigan and U.S. projections to show where demand is strongest. Public health salaries also vary by role and location. The comparisons below show Michigan and U.S. wage estimates for a selection of public health-related occupations. Here is a sampling of jobs, salaries and projected job growth in Michigan and the United States. All data is provided by the Bureau of Labor Statistics. 

Using BLS national projections for 2024–2034, projected growth is especially strong in analytics- and training-adjacent roles relevant to public health. For example, employment in mathematicians and statisticians is projected to grow 8% (with statisticians closely aligned to biostatistics work), and health specialties teachers at the postsecondary level are projected to grow 17% nationwide. Growth varies by occupation. In health informatics–aligned roles, BLS projects 15% growth for health information technologists and medical registrars from 2024–2034.

Because we’re using national BLS projections, the most consistent comparison is national median pay. For example, BLS reports median annual pay (May 2024) of $103,300 for statisticians, $83,980 for epidemiologists, $67,310 for health information technologists/medical registrars, and $50,250 for medical records specialists. BLS projects medical records specialists to grow 7% nationally from 2024–2034, while health information technologists/medical registrars are projected to grow 15%.

Based on this data, if pay is a priority, it may be worth pursuing a Master of Public Health in Michigan that has a specialty related to biostatistics, health specialties, epidemiology or health informatics.

Below are some organizations in Michigan where a public health degree may be useful. 

Michigan is home to about 10.13 million people, according to the U.S. Census Bureau’s July 1, 2025 population estimate. The state’s largest city is Detroit, followed by Grand Rapids.

Many Michigan residents report being in good health. In the most recent BRFSS-based estimates, 43.4% of adults in Michigan described their health as “very good” or “excellent.” For a broader context, the most recent CDC reports that U.S. life expectancy was 79.0 years.

Access to coverage is also strong compared to many states. Census ACS estimates show that about 6.2% of Michigan residents under age 65 are uninsured, and about 13.4% of residents live in poverty.

Information last updated February 2026

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