Public Health at Mercer University
Mercer is located in Macon, Georgia and has a total student population of 9,006.
Want to know more about the career opportunities in this field? Check out the Careers in Public Health section at the bottom of this page.
Mercer Public Health Degrees Available
- Bachelor’s Degree in Public Health
- Master’s Degree in Public Health
Mercer Public Health Rankings
The public health major at Mercer is not ranked on College Factual’s Best Colleges and Universities for Public Health. This could be for a number of reasons, such as not having enough data on the major or school to make an accurate assessment of its quality.
There were 0 student who received their doctoral degrees in public health, making the school the #110 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Public Health Student Demographics at Mercer
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the public health majors at Mercer University.
Mercer Public Health Bachelor’s Program
Prospective students may be interested in knowing that this school graduates 15% more racial-ethnic minorities in its public health bachelor's program than the national average.*
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity for students who recently graduated from Mercer University with a bachelor's in public health.
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 7 |
| Black or African American | 24 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6 |
| White | 20 |
| International Students | 1 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 4 |
Mercer Public Health Master’s Program
In the public health master's program at this school, racial-ethnic minorities make up 79% of degree recipients. That is 29% better than the national average.*
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity for students who recently graduated from Mercer University with a master's in public health.
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 30 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 5 |
| International Students | 4 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 0 |
Concentrations Within Public Health
Public Health majors may want to concentrate their studies in one of these areas. The table shows all degrees awarded in this field awarded for all degree levels at Mercer University. A concentration may not be available for your level.
| Concentration | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| General Public Health | 82 |
| International Public Health/International Health | 25 |
Related Majors
- Health/Medical Prep Programs
- Mental & Social Health Services
- Rehabilitation & Therapeutic Professions
- Health & Medical Administrative Services
- Allied Health Professions
Careers That Public Health Grads May Go Into
A degree in public health can lead to the following careers. Since job numbers and average salaries can vary by geographic location, we have only included the numbers for GA, the home state for Mercer University.
| Occupation | Jobs in GA | Average Salary in GA |
|---|---|---|
| Medical and Health Services Managers | 8,790 | $111,850 |
| Health Specialties Professors | 4,970 | $119,400 |
| Occupational Health and Safety Specialists | 1,570 | $71,450 |
| Environmental Scientists and Specialists | 1,300 | $72,860 |
| Community Health Workers | 1,010 | $41,240 |
References
*The racial-ethnic minorities count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the racial-ethnic minorities percentage.
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics
- O*NET Online
- Image Credit: By Korea2006 under License
More about our data sources and methodologies.
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