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Public Health at University of Detroit Mercy

Public Health at University of Detroit Mercy

If you are interested in studying Public Health, take a look at what University of Detroit Mercy. Get started with the following essential facts.

University of Detroit Mercy is in Detroit, MI.

In the most recent year for which we have data, 30 public health graduations were recorded at University of Detroit Mercy.

Studying Online at University of Detroit Mercy

Distance learning is available at University of Detroit Mercy. Of 5,587 students, 101 (2%) studied exclusively online and 2,080 (37%) took at least some classes online.

Public Health Rankings at University of Detroit Mercy

Rankings can help you compare University of Detroit Mercy’s Public Health program against peer institutions.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Value Michigan #7 of 10
Best Schools (Quality) Michigan #9 of 10
Best Value Great Lakes (Region) #31 of 56
Best Schools (Quality) Great Lakes (Region) #44 of 55
Best Value Nationwide #201 of 411
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #324 of 430

Earnings for Public Health Graduates from University of Detroit Mercy

Students who complete University of Detroit Mercy’s Public Health program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Median earnings by years after graduation for Public Health at University of Detroit Mercy
Years After Graduation Median Earnings
1 year $40,505
2 years $43,797
3 years $44,766
4 years $57,582
5 years $76,828

How does this compare to the school overall? At the four-year mark, Public Health graduates from University of Detroit Mercy take home a median $57,582, compared with $97,733 for all University of Detroit Mercy graduates — about 41% lower than the school-wide median.

Public Health earnings compared with all majors at University of Detroit Mercy

Median Debt at Graduation

Typical debt at graduation for Public Health graduates from University of Detroit Mercy comes in at $30,944.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Below you’ll find the student demographics for Public Health graduates at University of Detroit Mercy, broken down by degree level.

Looking at the program as a whole, Public Health graduates at University of Detroit Mercy are 83% women (25) and 17% men (5).

Public Health Bachelor’s Program at University of Detroit Mercy

Among the 17 bachelor’s public health degrees awarded at University of Detroit Mercy, 88% were women (15) and 12% were men (2).

University of Detroit Mercy gender breakdown of Public Health Bachelor's degree recipients

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Public Health bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Detroit Mercy.

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
White 5
Hispanic / Latino 2
Black / African American 6
Asian 1
Unknown 3
Racial-ethnic diversity of Public Health majors at University of Detroit Mercy

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 53% of Public Health bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Detroit Mercy, below the national average of 57%.*

Public Health Master’s Program at University of Detroit Mercy

Among the 12 master’s public health graduates at University of Detroit Mercy, 75% were women (9) and 25% were men (3).

University of Detroit Mercy gender breakdown of Public Health Master's degree recipients

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Public Health master’s degree recipients at University of Detroit Mercy.

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
White 4
Hispanic / Latino 1
Black / African American 4
Asian 1
International (Nonresident) 2
Racial-ethnic diversity of Public Health majors at University of Detroit Mercy

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 50% of Public Health master’s degree recipients at University of Detroit Mercy, above the national average of 47%.*

*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.

More Specific Public Health Concentrations at University of Detroit Mercy

The Public Health program at University of Detroit Mercy includes the following sub-specializations:

Concentration Graduates
Health Services Administration 30

Top-Paying Careers for Public Health Graduates

Graduates of the Public Health program at University of Detroit Mercy go on to a range of careers. Below are the best-paid careers for Public Health majors, ordered by median annual salary:

Occupation Nationwide Median Wage
Medical and Health Services Managers $129,557
Environmental Compliance Inspectors $119,630
Physicists $111,776
Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists $111,314
Coroners $110,095
Occupational Health and Safety Specialists $105,544
Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health $90,139
Epidemiologists $87,636
Regulatory Affairs Specialists $85,399
Industrial Ecologists $83,212

References

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