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 #275 on College Factual's Best Schools for public health list. It is also ranked #9 in Michigan.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Public Health Master’s Degree Schools | 197 |
| Best Public Health Graduate Degree Schools | 200 |
| Best Public Health Schools | 275 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Detroit Mercy handed out 16 bachelor's degrees in public health. This is an increase of 23% over the previous year when 13 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 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.
The median salary of public health students who receive their bachelor's degree at Detroit Mercy is $35,598. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $37,533 for all public health students.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at Detroit Mercy paid an average of $1,210 per credit hour. No discount was available for in-state students. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $32,300 | $32,300 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,376 | $1,376 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $10,738 | $10,738 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,076 | $3,076 |
Learn more about Detroit Mercy tuition and fees.
Of the 16 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in public health from Detroit Mercy in 2022, 19% were men and 81% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Detroit Mercy are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 69% of students fell into this category.
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 | 0 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 11 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Detroit Mercy does not offer an online option for its public health bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the Detroit Mercy Online Learning page.
Public Health majors graduating with a master's degree from Detroit Mercy make a median salary of $57,343 a year. This is less than what their typical peers from other schools make. Their median salary is $60,475.
Of the 8 public health students who graduated with a master's degree in 2021-2022 from Detroit Mercy, about 38% were men and 63% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 75% of 2022 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 | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 6 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the public health majors at University of Detroit Mercy.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Nursing | 313 |
| Dentistry | 162 |
| Allied Health Professions | 58 |
| Advanced Dentistry & Oral Sciences | 34 |
| Dental Support Services | 25 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.