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, average salaries, and more. In addition, we cover how Mercyhurst ranks in comparison to other schools with public health programs.
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The bachelor's program at Mercyhurst was ranked #505 on College Factual's Best Schools for public health list. It is also ranked #27 in Pennsylvania.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Mercyhurst University handed out 4 bachelor's degrees in public health. This is a decrease of 75% over the previous year when 16 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of public health students who receive their bachelor's degree at Mercyhurst is $31,732. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $32,238 for all public health students.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Mercyhurst, public health students borrow a median amount of $25,000 in student loans. This is not too bad considering that the median debt load of all public health bachelor's degree recipients across the country is $26,338.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the public health majors at Mercyhurst University.
All of the 4 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in public health from Mercyhurst in 2021 were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 75% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Mercyhurst University with a bachelor's in public health.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 3 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Nursing | 91 |
| Allied Health Professions | 40 |
| Health Sciences & Services | 21 |
| Allied Health & Medical Assisting Services | 19 |
| Practical Nursing & Nursing Assistants | 16 |
