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Public Health at Mercyhurst University

What traits are you looking for in a school for Public Health, you may want to check out the program at Mercyhurst University. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.

Mercyhurst University is in Erie, PA.

During the most recent reporting year, 6 public health graduations were recorded at Mercyhurst University.

Studying Online at Mercyhurst University

Many students take online classes at Mercyhurst University. Among 2,632 students, 191 (7%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 668 (25%) took at least some classes online.

Public Health Rankings at Mercyhurst University

Use these rankings to compare Mercyhurst University’s Public Health program to other colleges that offer this major.

Bachelor’s-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Schools (Quality) Middle Atlantic (Region) #None of 84
Best Schools (Quality) Pennsylvania #None of 23
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #None of 430
Best Value Middle Atlantic (Region) #None of 79
Best Value Pennsylvania #None of 23
Best Value Nationwide #None of 411

Earnings for Public Health Graduates from Mercyhurst University

Those who finish Mercyhurst University’s Public Health program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Median earnings by years after graduation for Public Health at Mercyhurst University
Years After Graduation Median Earnings
1 year $31,732
2 years $26,933
3 years $34,044
4 years $47,849
5 years $55,196

How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years after graduating, Public Health graduates from Mercyhurst University earn a median of $47,849, compared with $53,168 for all Mercyhurst University graduates — about 10% lower than the school-wide median.

Public Health earnings compared with all majors at Mercyhurst University

Median Debt at Graduation

Typical debt at graduation for Public Health graduates from Mercyhurst University stands at $25,000.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Below you’ll find the student demographics for Public Health graduates at Mercyhurst University, broken down by degree level.

Across all degree levels, Public Health graduates at Mercyhurst University are 83% women (5) and 17% men (1).

Public Health Bachelor’s Program at Mercyhurst University

Among the 6 bachelor’s public health graduates at Mercyhurst University, 83% were women (5) and 17% were men (1).

Mercyhurst University gender breakdown of Public Health Bachelor's degree recipients

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Public Health bachelor’s degree recipients at Mercyhurst University.

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
White 4
Hispanic / Latino 2
Racial-ethnic diversity of Public Health majors at Mercyhurst University

Minority students account for 33% of Public Health bachelor’s degree recipients at Mercyhurst University, below the national average of 57%.*

*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.

More Specific Public Health Concentrations at Mercyhurst University

This Public Health program at Mercyhurst University offers more specialized concentrations:

Concentration Graduates
General Public Health 6

Top-Paying Careers for Public Health Graduates

Those who complete Public Health program at Mercyhurst University work across a variety of fields. Here are the highest-paying careers for Public Health majors, ordered by median annual salary:

Occupation Nationwide Median Wage
Medical and Health Services Managers $129,557
Physicists $111,776
Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists $111,314
Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health $90,139
Epidemiologists $87,636
Industrial Ecologists $83,212
Health Education Specialists $81,726
Community Health Workers $73,901
Environmental Restoration Planners $61,737
Genetic Counselors $58,726

References

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