General Public Health at Mercyhurst University
If you plan to study General Public Health, consider the program at Mercyhurst University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Mercyhurst University sits in Erie, PA.
During the most recent reporting year, 6 general public health degrees were awarded at Mercyhurst University.
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Online Class Availability at Mercyhurst University
Distance learning is available at Mercyhurst University. Among 2,632 students, 191 (7%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 668 (25%) took at least some classes online.
General Public Health Rankings at Mercyhurst University
These rankings give you a sense of how Mercyhurst University’s General Public Health program against peer institutions.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #None of 50 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Pennsylvania | #None of 12 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #None of 280 |
| Best Value | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #None of 56 |
| Best Value | Pennsylvania | #None of 14 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #None of 299 |
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the student demographics for General Public Health graduates at Mercyhurst University, by degree type.
Program-wide, General Public Health graduates at Mercyhurst University are 83% women (5) and 17% men (1).
General Public Health Bachelor’s Program at Mercyhurst University
Among the 6 bachelor’s general public health graduates at Mercyhurst University, 83% were women (5) and 17% were men (1).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of General Public Health bachelor’s degree recipients at Mercyhurst University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 4 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 2 |
Minority students account for 33% of General Public Health bachelor’s degree recipients at Mercyhurst University, below the national average of 58%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
Best-Paid Careers for General Public Health Graduates
Those who complete General Public Health program at Mercyhurst University pursue many career paths. The table below ranks the best-paid careers for General Public Health majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Medical and Health Services Managers | $129,557 |
| Health Education Specialists | $81,726 |
| Community Health Workers | $73,901 |
| Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary | $46,663 |
References
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
More about our data sources and methodologies.