Best Global Health Schools Near Muskegon, MI (2026)

Updated September 5, 2026 BLS data College Scorecard On this page

Muskegon, Michigan has 5 accredited schools offering global health programs, with tuition ranging from $14,760 to $30,681 per year for indexed programs. Muskegon has a population of about 37,203. Median household income is $46,342 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 15.8% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Muskegon-Norton Shores, MI metro area, the top-earning global health-related role is Medical and Health Services Managers at a median $104,970 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).

Closest Global Health Schools to Muskegon

The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer global health programs near Muskegon, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Muskegon city center. The list is rebuilt from federal IPEDS data on every site update.

How We Rank Schools

Every school list on this site is ordered by the BOC Score, computed from the most recent school-level data published by the U.S. Department of Education (College Scorecard and IPEDS). To qualify, a school must be currently operating and accredited by an agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Each eligible school is then scored on five measures, percentile-ranked against schools at the same credential level:

  • Graduation rate 30%
  • Median earnings, 10 years after entry 25%
  • Average net price (lower is better) 20%
  • Retention rate 15%
  • Fully online availability 10%

Schools without enough outcome data appear after ranked schools, without a score. On this page, schools are ordered by distance from Muskegon. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.

Ranked by BOC Score — U.S. Dept. of Education outcome data. Advertising never affects rankings.

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#1

Hope College

Holland, MI 31.4 miles from Muskegon
  • 4 year
59.9 BOC Score
Graduation rate 80%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $58,427
Avg net price $27,182/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 89%
  • Programs offered: 54

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

Central Michigan University

Mount Pleasant, MI 78.4 miles from Muskegon
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
  • Accredited
60.7 BOC Score
Acceptance rate 90%
Graduation rate 60%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $55,874
Avg net price $17,597/yr
Tuition
In‑state$14,760
Out‑of‑state$14,760
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 75%
  • Programs offered: 183

Source:Accreditor: Higher Learning CommissionIPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#3

Michigan State University

East Lansing, MI 96.3 miles from Muskegon
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
80.6 BOC Score
Graduation rate 82%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $67,253
Avg net price $19,680/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 91%
  • Programs offered: 230

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Michigan schools on the Michigan global health page.

Global Health Wages Near Muskegon

Muskegon is part of the Muskegon-Norton Shores, MI metro area (BLS area code 34740). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Michigan statewide.

Occupation Median Wage Source COL-Adjusted (US=100)
Epidemiologists $84,990 MI statewide $91,881
Health Education Specialists $56,360 MI statewide $60,930
Medical and Health Services Managers $104,970 Muskegon-Norton Shores, MI $113,481
Community Health Workers $49,380 MI statewide $53,384
Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists $84,310 MI statewide $91,146
Social and Human Service Assistants $37,320 Muskegon-Norton Shores, MI $40,346
Social and Community Service Managers $95,670 Muskegon-Norton Shores, MI $103,427
Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Workers, All Other $77,130 MI statewide $83,384

Source: BLS, May 2025 Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics publishes wage data at the metro (MSA) and state level – not by individual city.

Muskegon at a Glance

Metric Value Source
Population 37,203 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income $46,342 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ 15.8% Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100) 92.5 (below U.S. average) BEA RPP 2024

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited global health schools are near Muskegon, MI?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering global health programs near Muskegon. The closest is Hope College in Holland, MI (31.4 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Michigan State University (96.3 miles). 4 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying global health roles near Muskegon?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying global health-related roles near Muskegon are: Medical and Health Services Managers ($104,970), Social and Community Service Managers ($95,670), Epidemiologists ($84,990). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with Michigan statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.

Should I look at programs in Norton Shores instead of Muskegon?

Norton Shores, MI is 4.6 miles from Muskegon and has its own set of local global health programs – see the city’s page. For online programs, distance matters less; for hybrid or in-person formats, comparing both can help.

Is Muskegon an affordable place to study global health?

Muskegon’s median household income of $46,342 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Muskegon while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Michigan public universities often offer reduced in-state online tuition.

How do I verify a program is accredited?

Confirm institutional accreditation via the U.S. Department of Education database (U.S. Dept. of Education database), and check for any program-specific accreditation listed by the school.

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Other Programs Available in Muskegon

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Data verified: September 5, 2026. Salary, employment, and tuition figures on this page are sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (OEWS May 2025; Employment Projections 2024–2034) and the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (2023 cohort). The source agency and data year are cited inline with every statistic.

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