Public Health
Bachelor's degree · Mercyhurst University · Erie, PA
—Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$54,182Median earnings 4 years after
$55,196Median earnings 5 years after
$25,000Median federal debt
5Graduates per year
How this program compares
Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Public Health at Mercyhurst University earn a median of $34,044. Nationally, bachelor's degree graduates in this field earn a median of $58,808 four years after graduating (middle half: $41,981–$79,154). Median debt is $25,000, about 73% of first-year earnings.
Public Health (Bachelor's degree) at other Pennsylvania schools
| College | Earnings (1 yr) | Median debt |
|---|---|---|
| Franklin and Marshall College Lancaster | $43,134 | $20,875 |
| Temple University Philadelphia | $43,093 | $27,000 |
| Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania Slippery Rock | $42,605 | $26,000 |
| La Salle University Philadelphia | $39,400 | $27,000 |
| Drexel University Philadelphia | $39,072 | $27,000 |
| East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania East Stroudsburg | $35,380 | $23,750 |
| Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania Bloomsburg | $35,354 | — |
| Allegheny College Meadville | $32,328 | $27,000 |
| Moravian University Bethlehem | $30,566 | $27,000 |
| Muhlenberg College Allentown | $20,900 | $24,497 |
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$29,078
Frequently asked questions
How much do Public Health graduates from Mercyhurst University make?
The median salary is $34,044 and $55,196 after five years.
How much student debt do graduates have?
Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $25,000.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.