General Public Health at Mercer University
If you are interested in studying General Public Health, you may want to check out the program at Mercer University. Get started with the following essential facts.
Mercer University is in Macon, GA.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 73 general public health degrees were granted at Mercer University.
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Online & Distance Learning at Mercer University
Many students take online classes at Mercer University. Among 9,196 students, 2,029 (22%) studied exclusively online and 1,218 (13%) took at least some classes online.
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the diversity of General Public Health graduates at Mercer University, broken down by degree level.
Program-wide, General Public Health graduates at Mercer University are 85% women (62) and 15% men (11).
General Public Health Bachelor’s Program at Mercer University
Among the 21 bachelor’s general public health graduates at Mercer University, 76% were women (16) and 24% were men (5).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of General Public Health bachelor’s degree recipients at Mercer University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 9 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 1 |
| Black / African American | 4 |
| Asian | 3 |
| Two or More Races | 4 |
Minority students account for 57% of General Public Health bachelor’s degree recipients at Mercer University, lower than the national average of 58%.*
General Public Health Master’s Program at Mercer University
Of the 52 master’s general public health degrees awarded at Mercer University, 88% were women (46) and 12% were men (6).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of General Public Health master’s degree recipients at Mercer University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 6 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 2 |
| Black / African American | 29 |
| Asian | 8 |
| Two or More Races | 3 |
| International (Nonresident) | 4 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 81% of General Public Health master’s degree recipients at Mercer University, above the national average of 49%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
Highest-Paying Careers for General Public Health Graduates
Students who finish General Public Health program at Mercer University go on to a range of careers. The table below ranks the highest-paying careers for General Public Health graduates, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Medical and Health Services Managers | $129,557 |
| Health Education Specialists | $81,726 |
| Community Health Workers | $73,901 |
| Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary | $46,663 |
References
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
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