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. In addition, we cover how Detroit Mercy ranks in comparison to other schools with public health programs.
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The bachelor's program at Detroit Mercy was ranked #203 on College Factual's Best Schools for public health list. It is also ranked #5 in Michigan.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, University of Detroit Mercy handed out 13 bachelor's degrees in public health. This is a decrease of 32% over the previous year when 19 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 8 students received their master’s degree in public health from Detroit Mercy. This makes it the #265 most popular school for public health master’s degree candidates in the country.
Public Health majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Detroit Mercy go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $40,505 a year. This is great news for graduates of the program, since this figure is higher than the national average of $32,238 for all public health bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Detroit Mercy, public health students borrow a median amount of $30,944 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $26,338 for all public health majors across the country.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the public health majors at University of Detroit Mercy.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 13 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in public health from Detroit Mercy. About 8% were men and 92% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Detroit Mercy with a bachelor's in public health.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 6 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 8 public health majors earned their master's degree from Detroit Mercy. Of these graduates, 13% were men and 88% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 63% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Detroit Mercy with a master's in public health.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 5 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Nursing | 327 |
| Dentistry | 149 |
| Allied Health Professions | 57 |
| Advanced Dentistry & Oral Sciences | 29 |
| Dental Support Services | 26 |
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