Public Health Degree

The public health program at Wayne State University prepares students for careers as a public health program manager, educator, nutritionist, epidemiologist, biostatistician, environmental health scientist, and more. The program focuses on planning, managing, and evaluating public health care services, as well as functioning as public health officer. Program courses include: epidemiology, biostatistics, public health principles, preventative medicine, health policy and regulations, health care service, public health law enforcement, health economics and budgeting, and professional standards and ethics. Get more details below including other Michigan colleges that offer public health degrees.

The Public Health program at Wayne State University is accredited by the Council on Education for Public Health for more than 14 years.

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Wayne State University

801 W. Fort Street, Detroit, MI

Wayne State University (WSU) is located in the heart of Detroit, Michigan on a 200-acre campus.  Wayne State offers more than 350 different degree programs and majors at the undergraduate and graduate levels.  In addition to its main campus, Wayne State has a School of Medicine campus, which includes the Eugene Applebaum College of Pharmacy, and the Matthei Athletic Complex.

A national research university, Wayne State has a strong Division of Research with a dedicated research faculty and excellent resources for students including leadership, information, guidance and support.  Its long history of innovation to solve real-world problems has helped to earn WSU its status as a top research center and one of only two public universities to receive both the Carnegie "Very High Research" award and the "Community Engagement" honor.

History

The Medical College of Wayne State University was founded in 1868.  In 1917, a junior college and four other schools were established at the university on its extensive urban campus.  The colleges were organized into a university in the 1930s, and support from the state was initiated in the 1950s.

Academics

Wayne State University (WSU) has a fall, winter, spring and summer term.

WSU has 13 colleges and schools offering roughly 400 academic programs that include 126 bachelor's degree programs, 139 master's degree programs, 60 doctoral degree programs and 30 professional and certificate programs.

Colleges and Schools

• School of Business Administration
• College of Education
• College of Engineering
• School of Fine, Performing and Communication Arts
• Graduate School
• Irvin D. Reid Honors College
• Law School
• College of Liberal Arts and Sciences
• School of Library and Information Science
• School of Medicine
• College of Nursing
• Eugene Applebaum College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences
• School of Social Work

Student Life

There are many things to do on campus at Wayne State, including scaling a 30-foot climbing wall or volunteering with one of the many student organizations.  There are theatrical performances offered year-round, among many other activities for entertainment and recreation.  For a list of events and activities, students can visit the Dean of Students Office.

Other student services include the Academic Success Center, "OneCard" student ID card (which is also a discount card for purchases), the University Advising Center, and more.

Athletics

The Wayne State "Warriors" have 16 varsity teams competing in intercollegiate sports.

Men's Sports:

• Baseball
• Basketball
• Cross Country
• Fencing
• Football
• Golf
• Swimming & Diving
• Tennis

Women's Sports:

• Basketball
• Cross Country
• Fencing
• Ice Hockey
• Softball
• Swimming & Diving
• Tennis
• Volleyball

Community Life

Wayne State University's location in metro Detroit offers easy access to a wealth of culture, arts and entertainment.  There are nearby art shows, music festivals, and theatre performances and sports events.

Students Enrolled in the Public Health Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Wayne State University has offered the following program levels for students:

• Less Than Four-Year Award
• Bachelor's Degree
• Post-Baccalaureate Certificate
• Master's Degree
• Post-Masters Certificate

Students by Academic Level (2019)

Students by Gender (2019)

Students by Race (2019)

Source: IPEDS Survey 2012-2020: Data obtained from the US Dept. of Education's Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS). Data may vary depending on school and academic year.

Career Options for Graduates

Medical and Health Services Managers

Description

Plan, direct, or coordinate medical and health services in hospitals, clinics, managed care organizations, public health agencies, or similar organizations.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, medical and health services managers employment is expected to grow at a rate of 16.9% from 2014 to 2024

Salary & Wages

• Detroit-Dearborn-Livonia, MI Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 1
  • Average Hourly Rate: $54.04
  • Average Annual Salary: $112410

Health Educators

Description

Provide and manage health education programs that help individuals, families, and their communities maximize and maintain healthy lifestyles. Collect and analyze data to identify community needs prior to planning, implementing, monitoring, and evaluating programs designed to encourage healthy lifestyles, policies, and environments. May serve as a resource to assist individuals, other healthcare workers, or the community, and may administer fiscal resources for health education programs.

Community Health Workers

Description

Assist individuals and communities to adopt healthy behaviors. Conduct outreach for medical personnel or health organizations to implement programs in the community that promote, maintain, and improve individual and community health. May provide information on available resources, provide social support and informal counseling, advocate for individuals and community health needs, and provide services such as first aid and blood pressure screening. May collect data to help identify community health needs.

Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary

Description

Teach courses in health specialties, in fields such as dentistry, laboratory technology, medicine, pharmacy, public health, therapy, and veterinary medicine.

Source: Job descriptions, estimated salary and wages, and projected job growth are taken from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).