by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, average starting salaries, 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 #126 on College Factual's Best Schools for public health list. It is also ranked #3 in Georgia.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Public Health Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 82 |
| Best Public Health Graduate Degree Schools | 117 |
| Best Public Health Master’s Degree Schools | 117 |
| Best Public Health Schools | 126 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Mercer University handed out 53 bachelor's degrees in public health. This is an increase of 2% over the previous year when 52 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 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 who earn their bachelor's degree from Mercer go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $27,108 a year. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $37,533 for all public health students.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the public health program at Mercer is $479 per month.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at Mercer paid an average of $1,353 per credit hour. No discount was available for in-state students. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $33,080 | $33,080 |
| Fees | $300 | $300 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,200 | $1,200 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $14,528 | $14,528 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,864 | $2,864 |
Learn more about Mercer tuition and fees.
Of the 53 public health students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2021-2022 from Mercer, about 25% were men and 75% were 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 | 3 |
| Black or African American | 21 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 19 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 4 |
| Other Races | 4 |
Online degrees for the Mercer public health bachelor’s degree program are not available at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the Mercer Online Learning page.
Graduates of the master's public health program at Mercer make a median salary of $48,184. This is less than what their typical peers from other schools make. Their median salary is $60,475.
Of the 54 students who earned a master's degree in Public Health from Mercer in 2021-2022, 11% were men and 89% were women.
The majority of the master's degree graduates for this major are black or African Americans. About 56% 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 | 5 |
| Black or African American | 30 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6 |
| White | 11 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the public health majors at Mercer University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Nursing | 265 |
| Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences | 153 |
| Medicine | 108 |
| Mental & Social Health Services | 92 |
| Allied Health Professions | 73 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.