by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, and more. Also, learn how Mercer ranks among other schools offering degrees in public health.
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The bachelor's program at Mercer was ranked #116 on College Factual's Best Schools for public health list. It is also ranked #3 in Georgia.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Mercer University handed out 52 bachelor's degrees in public health. Last year, the same number of degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 55 students received their master’s degree in public health from Mercer. This makes it the #78 most popular school for public health master’s degree candidates in the country.
Public Health majors graduating with a master's degree from Mercer make a median salary of $44,720 a year. This is less than what their typical peers from other schools make. Their median salary is $49,402.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Mercer, public health students borrow a median amount of $27,000 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $26,338 for all public health majors across the country.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the public health program at Mercer is $479 per month.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the public health majors at Mercer University.
For the most recent academic year available, 13% of public health bachelor's degrees went to men and 87% went to women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Mercer University with a bachelor's in public health.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 6 |
| Black or African American | 20 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 20 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 5 |
Of the 55 students who earned a master's degree in Public Health from Mercer in 2020-2021, 7% were men and 93% were women.
The majority of the master's degree graduates for this major are black or African Americans. About 58% of grads fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Mercer University with a master's in public health.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 32 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 13 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 4 |
| Other Races | 2 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Nursing | 241 |
| Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences | 168 |
| Medicine | 127 |
| Allied Health Professions | 73 |
| Health & Medical Administrative Services | 62 |
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