by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about the program at Mercer University. Degrees are awarded at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. It ranks as high as #3 out of 8 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates Mercer University as a strong choice for public health, ranked #286 out of 427 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Public Health Schools | 286 of 427 |
| Best Public Health Schools in Georgia | 5 of 11 |
| Best Public Health Schools in the Southeast Region | 56 of 102 |
The table below lists every degree level offered in public health at Mercer University, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 37 |
| Master’s | 52 |
| Doctoral | 1 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, Mercer University handed out 37 bachelor’s degrees in public health.
Mercer University is in the top 15% of the country for public health at the bachelor’s level. Specifically, it ranked #3 out of 8 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Public Health Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Georgia | 3 |
| Best Public Health Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region | 37 |
| Best Public Health Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 183 |
Public Health students who finish a bachelor’s at Mercer University earn a median of $47,251 a year. This is lower than $71,060, the median for all majors at Mercer University.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at Mercer University, public health students borrow a median amount of $27,000 in student loans. This is lower than $32,463, the typical median for all majors at Mercer University.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $38,446 | $31,265 |
| Fees | $300 | $300 |
Read more about Mercer University tuition and fees.
In the most recent graduating class, 19% of public health bachelor’s degrees went to men and 81% went to women.
The largest share of public health bachelor’s degree graduates at Mercer University were White. Roughly 41% of graduates fell into this category.
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 | 9 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 15 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 5 |
Mercer University conferred 16 bachelor’s degrees in international public health/international health recently — 88% to women and 12% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (38%).
You can also pursue this field at the graduate level at Mercer University. Annual graduate completions by level are shown below.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Public Health | 52 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Public Health | 1 |
